Bishop's Waltham is a medieval market town and an excellent location for exploring Hampshire, with a wide range of holiday and business accommodations, including quaint inns and hotels as well as self-catering alternatives. Bishop's Waltham is also a terrific spot to visit, with Bed & Breakfast accommodations to suit all budgets and some great local hospitality.

Exploring Hampshire's Bishop's Waltham The streets of this mediaeval town, which is nestled in the chalk downs, are somewhat tiny. Over the ages, the Church of St Peter has been extensively renovated and altered. The chancel, on the other hand, is primarily from the 15th century and has a magnificent pulpit with tester, presented by Bishop Andrewes in 1600. Bishop's Waltham reached its pinnacle of significance throughout the Middle Ages, and even earlier when it served as the residence of the Bishops of Winchester

The palace used to be surrounded by a 10,000-acre park. In the 12th century, Henry de Blois, King Stephen's brother, began construction. Much was added later, particularly by Bishop Langton, who reigned from 1493 to 1501, and most likely also by the renowned William of Wykeham, who died in 1404. The town raised enormous money for a crusade during Henry II's rule, and Richard 1 came here following his coronation. The bishop and about 200 Royalist men were besieged by Roundheads in 1644. The bishop fled in a manure cart, leaving the castle in ruins that would never be rebuilt.