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The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty

One of England’s oldest continuing almshouses, founded in 1132 by Henri de Blois

St Cross Road, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9SD

The Hospital Of St Cross & Almshouse Of Noble Poverty

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Weddings

Free admission to members of Historic Houses when you show a valid membership card.
Free admission to members of Historic Houses when you show a valid membership card.
Capacity
  • 100+
  • 25-50
  • 51-100
Licences
  • Religious
Venue Types
  • Chapel / church
  • House rooms
  • Marquee space
  • Outdoor / garden
Facilities
  • Accessible parking
  • Guest parking
  • Suppliers list
for the latest information.
Accessibility
  • As you enter the site there is level access to an accessible toilet.
  • There is disabled access into the church through the ambulatory, which has a ramp. If you would like to use this access please ask at The Porter’s Lodge Shop.
  • Some of the pathways are slightly uneven and are cobbled in places. There are steps up into our Brethren’s Hall with no ramp or lift.
  • If visitors want to wait for other members of their group there are several benches outside around the site and during the summer months our tearoom is open with seating inside and outside.
  • Mobile phone reception is poor around the site. In the event of an emergency please contact the Porter in The Porters Lodge shop or another member of staff.
  • There is a defibrillator on site.
  • Wheelchair access to all rooms with the current exception of the Brethren’s Hall
  • Guide dogs permitted with the agreement of the Porter.
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Choosing your wedding venue is the first step towards creating your perfect day. We understand how important this is, and we would be delighted to welcome you to the most magical location – St Cross, by the water meadows of the river Itchen, Winchester.

St Cross is one of the oldest Almshouse in the country in continuous use – founded by Henri de Blois, the grandson of William the Conqueror in 1132. It has simply stunning architecture and beautiful grounds both of which make for excellent photography.

Of course the best way to know for sure is to come and see it for yourself.
We will be delighted to show you to help you select the best option for you.

More information

Contact the Deputy Clerk for details
for the latest information.
Accessibility
  • As you enter the site there is level access to an accessible toilet.
  • There is disabled access into the church through the ambulatory, which has a ramp. If you would like to use this access please ask at The Porter’s Lodge Shop.
  • Some of the pathways are slightly uneven and are cobbled in places. There are steps up into our Brethren’s Hall with no ramp or lift.
  • If visitors want to wait for other members of their group there are several benches outside around the site and during the summer months our tearoom is open with seating inside and outside.
  • Mobile phone reception is poor around the site. In the event of an emergency please contact the Porter in The Porters Lodge shop or another member of staff.
  • There is a defibrillator on site.
  • Wheelchair access to all rooms with the current exception of the Brethren’s Hall
  • Guide dogs permitted with the agreement of the Porter.
Does our information need updating?
Let us know here

Matt and Megan said

I just wanted to send a message on behalf of me and my new husband to say....thank you for the most perfect and stunning wedding venue. We had the best day of our lives and are so delighted we got to celebrate at St. Cross. Our guests could not believe how beautiful it was and we feel very blessed by how wonderful the whole day was

The Hospital Of St Cross & Almshouse Of Noble Poverty

Alice and James said

We had the best day in the whole world and a huge part of that was the St .Cross team. Thank you so much

The Hospital Of St Cross & Almshouse Of Noble Poverty