Panorama showing the peaceful and relaxing gardens at the Hospital of St Cross in Winchester. The gardens are surrounded by walls with a large tree and pond at the far end. To the west it is backed by other buildings of the Hospital of St Cross. This is rural England at it's best.

Masters Garden at Hospital of St Cross - Winchester visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Masters Garden at Hospital of St Cross' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Hampshire.

The Masters Gardens of the Hospital of St Cross include Compton Gardens and lawned areas. The gardens are sub divided by walls, and this picture shows the first gardens accessed from the cloisters. A little to the north are the Compton Gardens, named after Bishop Compton, who was Master of St Cross from 1667 - 1675. These gardens were visited by Her Majesty Elizabeth The Queen Mother in 1986, and a tulip tree was planted here at the time to commemorate the event. The Church of St Cross can be seen to the southwest rising above the garden wall.

The Hospital of St Cross is near to Winchester in Hampshire. It dates from the 12C and is part of the oldest almshouse in England.

The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty,
St Cross,
Winchester,
SO23 9SD

Winchester is about 70 miles from London close to the M3. St Cross Road (B3355) runs south from Winchester to the A3090. Visitors can reach the Hospital of St Cross by walking down Back Street and Kingsgate Street to Kingsgate and the city center.