This panorama shows the interior of Pilgrim's Hall within the grounds of Winchester Cathedral. It is a simple room with a wooden roof and plain walls.

Pilgrim's Hall - Winchester visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Pilgrim's Hall' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Hampshire.

Pilgrim's Hall is in the complex of Winchester Cathedral in Winchester. The hall dates from around 1308 and is all that remains of the earlier medieval buildings. It was once the priory guest house. Pilgrim's Hall is of great historical importance as it has the earliest example in the world of a hammer beam roof, though the door and windows of the building are modern.

A hammer beam roof is a Gothic open timber roof. The ordinary tie beam is cut through, and the portions remaining, known as hammerbeams, are supported by curved braces from the wall. One of the finest examples of this method is in Westminster Hall in London

Winchester is about 70 miles from London and 14 miles from Southampton near to junction 9 or the M3 motorway. At junction 9 take the A272 exit to Winchester. If coming from Salisbury (30 miles) take the A36 Southampton Road and join the M27 heading north. This then joins the M3. There are direct trains and coaches from London to Winchester.