King Alfred the Great - Statue

Worth crossing the road for

This imposing statue is located on a traffic island so you need to make the effort to cross the road to read the description plate which provides a little background to the connection with Winchester.

Impressive

The impressive statue is at one end of the high street. It is in the middle of the road, so you have to be careful crossing to it. Well kept, and a must-see when visiting Winchester.

Grand Statue

Can't miss this on located near the River and just as High Street becomes a pedestrian mall. Tastefully signed and adds to the rich history of the area.

Part of the legend of the iconic Dark Ages king

Iconic statue, erected in 1899 marking the 1000 year anniversary of the death of the most recognisable English king. Occupying a spot just the Abbey Gardens and the end of the High Street, this is a ...

Statue worthy of knowledge

Original Text

It's just that, a statue, impressive and large that gives the city as welcome.