878 AD

Winchester

Family of up to 5: £39.20

Adult: £12

Child: £8.40

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✨This February half-term learn the fascinating ways of Anglo-Saxon break-making! Included in your ticket price is a fun bread-making workshop, learn the ways of the dough and fight the pests in this interactive family activity. Plus, you'll get a recipe guide to take home with you!

878 AD is a major new visitor attraction recreating a key moment in Winchester’s Anglo-Saxon history, brought to life through the world of the video game franchise Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, cinematic audio-visual projection and live interactive performance.

This unique immersive experience will take you back to a pivotal point, not only in the history of the city, but in the history of England as an emerging, unified nation: the defeat of the Vikings by Alfred the Great at the Battle of Edington in May 878.

878 AD recreates the atmosphere of the city and the lives of the people who lived in it on the eve of the battle, as they anxiously await its outcome. Book today for a unique family attraction in the heart of historic Winchester!

Indoor experience

Live performance: Hear from the townsfolk of Anglo-Saxon Winchester and discover life from within the city's walls, from the swordsmith to the bard, in engaging, live scenes
Real artefacts: Come face-to-face with authentic treasures, each crafted by people over 1,000 years ago - including the famous, Winchester Reliquary
Activities and play: Challenge friends and family with our authentic, Anglo-Saxon games, explore with our children's rune trail and enjoy scavenger hunt-style activities with our Side Quests!
Hands-on learning: Discover hands-on learning with our educational, interactive podiums

Outdoor experience

Explore: Enjoy a self-paced tour of the city of historic Winchester and unearth iconic landmarks - past and present
Unearth: Reveal Alfred's vision for the city as you uncover hidden gems through your interactive, buddy app, 878 AD: Winchester Revealed
Adventure: Pick up collectables as you roam Winchester's historic paths, enjoying audio-visual storytelling as you go, brought to life through Ubisoft's spectacular visuals
Interact: Experience an engaging, augmented reality (AR) journey with activities, games, riddles and facts and more!

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Your ticket includes:

Day Entry
A multi-sensory museum experience with theatre, tech and play
Augmented reality medieval city tour through the streets of Winchester
Award-winning destination with a reputation for excellence

Important Information

General & Ticket Information

Tickets are for DAY ENTRY.
Under 5s entry is free, but you do need a ticket.
878 AD is fully accessible for wheelchairs. It is on one floor in The Brooks Shopping Centre and can be accessed either by a ramp from street level or by lift.
The attraction includes multi-sensory elements, such as sounds. At times, the lighting is dimmed and there is flashing imagery
Identifiable assistance dogs are welcome.
You can download 878 AD: Winchester Revealed during your visit to the attraction. You will be given a unique code to unlock content when you check in.
878 AD: Winchester Revealed is best enjoyed with sound on, you may wish to bring headphones with you.
Picniq accept all debit cards, Maestro, Visa and Mastercard as methods of payment. There is no credit card charge or booking fee.
Online bookings are limited to a maximum of 12 visitors.
Tickets purchased through Picniq are not refundable. The date of the visit can be amended for a fee of £10 per booking. Terms and conditions apply.
Picniq Ltd acts as agent for all tickets/bookings on behalf of the supplier/principle ('the attraction'). For Picniq booking terms click here

Map & Directions

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Directions

878 AD is located on the upper floor of The Brooks, Winchester Hampshire, SO23 8QY.

The second part of the experience is a self-guided augmented reality tour throughout the city of Winchester.

Winchester has fantastic transport links to and from London, Reading, Basingstoke, Southampton and many other major destinations.

By car:

Winchester is accessible via major road routes including the M3, A34 and A31.

Parking:

Winchester Park and Ride has multiple parking sites across the city, with a stop just a short walking distance to the venue. Find out more at Winchester City Council’s website. Parking is available in The Brooks Shopping Centre’s car park and at car parks throughout the city. Please note that The Brooks Shopping Centre car park is open until 6:30pm Monday – Saturday and 5:30pm on Sundays.

By train:

Winchester is on the South West main line, with regular, direct trains to and from London Waterloo and major cities across the South and Midlands. It is approximately a 15 minute walk from the railway station to The Brooks Shopping Centre. Buses run regularly from the railway station to the city centre.

By bus:

Winchester is served by bus services from Stagecoach, Bluestar and National Express. The nearest stop to The Brooks Shopping Centre is Siverhill Road, alternatively, the main bus station is a short walk away.

Opening Times

Term time:

Saturday: 10am - 5pm

Sunday 11am - 5pm

School holidays:

Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm

Sunday: 11am - 5pm

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