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Nestled in the water meadows alongside the River Itchen in the shadow of St Catherine’s Hill lies the ancient Hospital of St Cross. Renowned for the tranquillity of its setting and the beauty of its architecture, the Hospital is one of England’s oldest continuing Almshouses.

Welcome to The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty. We are delighted to share our beautiful site with all visitors.
Please enjoy our stunning medieval site, delightful and peaceful gardens, and, our magnificent Norman Chapel.

*** SAVE THE DATE *** 21st June  2025 ***  MIDSUMMERS DAY  ***
We are delighted to announce ‘ PIRATES OF PENZANCE ‘
performed by ‘Opera Anywhere’ An Oxford Theatre Company at 7pm.
** Bar available ** Bring a Picnic…..!
For more information and To Book, please click on this link below:
https://operaanywhere.com/production/the-pirates-of-penzance/

PLEASE NOTE: Our Wonderfully refurbished and updated TEAROOMS are now Open!! For 2025!!
Our hugely popular LUNCH TIME CONCERTS program is running for 2025
See website link for more information: https://perfectpitchconcerts.co.uk

** To celebrate our conservation of parkland and meadows, please see below our ‘Meet the Farmer’ video: sponsored by
The South Downs National Park **

Further information is found on: https://hospitalofstcross.co.uk/visiting-st-cross/parkland_and_watermeadows/

PARKING – We have a small amount of parking on the our driveway at the Hospital of St Cross but we are only a lovely 20 minute walk. For green travel, we are a 5 minute bus ride on the No1 Bluestar bus, from the City centre. They run every 10 minutes. The bus stops  at the end of our driveway, called ‘The Gravels’, by the Bell Inn. When visiting, please consider using public transport https://hospitalofstcross.co.uk/contact-us/directions.
DISABLED PARKING: If you would like to book a disabled parking space we have a few available: Please call Porter on: 01962 851375

Park & Ride Options: Each are about a mile away. There is a pleasant walk (approx. one mile) from the East Winchester P&R car park, next to St Catherine’s Hill. The South Winchester P&R car park joins the No1 Bus service down St Cross Road.

VACANCIES FOR BROTHERS – Have you been inspired by Brother on a Bus? https://hospitalofstcross.co.uk/brother-on-a-bus Check out our current vacancies for new Brothers. Please see this link for more details on Becoming a Brother