Useful Shops
From banks to eyecare, beauty to furniture - we've provided a range of essential stores for all your daily needs.
Winchester is a charming city with a rich history and a vibrant student community. As you explore, you’ll find a mix of traditional shops and modern conveniences, all within walking distance of the university. So, grab your friends, take a stroll through the picturesque streets, and make the most of your time here. If there's any shops you find that aren't on this list - message us at student.union@winchester.ac.uk to recommend new shops for this page!
Happy shopping! 🎓🛍️
Banks
These banks are located on the high street. You can walk, cycle, taxi, or bus there! For buses, students can take a range of buses from various points in/around campus to the City Centre. For example, students could take the No.5, 61, or 66 bus at around 12pm to arrive at the Winchester Bus Station 10 minutes later (correct at the time of writing).
| Shop | Location |
| Halifax | 129 High Street |
| HSBC | 58 High Street |
| Natwest | 105 High Street |
| Lloyds | 48-49 High Street |
| Nationwide | 127 High Street |
| Barclays | 50 Jewry Street |
| Santander | 119 High Street |
Health
| Shop | Location |
| Boots (inc. pharmacy & opticians) | 35-38 High Street |
| Specsavers | 106a High Street |
| Vision Express | 40 High Street |
| St Clements Surgery | Tanner Street |
| St Pauls Surgery | Alison Way |
Misc. shops
These shops range from electricals, furniture, washing, or corner shops!
| Shop | Location |
| Robert Dyas | 3 Upper Brook Street |
| TK Maxx | The Brooks Shopping Centre |
| Superdrug | 79-81 Georges Street |
| SU Shop | KAC |
| Laundrettes | KAC x2, WDC |
Southampton
These stores are located in Southampton, a short train or bus ride away! They're worth the journey, as you'll find the West Quay shopping mall and lots of other independent or chain shops!
| Shop | Location | Notes | Getting there |
| Ikea | West Quay Road, SO15 1GY | Furniture, kitchen appliances, decoration, home accessions, and more. | Accessible via Bluestar Route 1 or the train. |
| West Quay Shopping Centre | SO15 1QF | Including major retailers such as John Lewis, Zara, M&S, Apple. Fashion, Health & Beauty, Sport & Leisure, Home, Technology, Toys & Gifts, Jewellery. | Accessible via Bluestar Route 1 or the train. |
Supermarkets and Grocery Stores
Whilst the afformentioned shops are good for a range of items, you still need the essentials! Below is a list of supermarkets around Winchester, along with how to reach them!
| Shop | Location | How to access (public transport) |
| Sainsburys | Badger Farm | The No.5 bus (Stagecoach) runs from Winchester (City Centre, Hospital) to Badger Farm Sainsburys. |
| Aldi | Weeke | The No.3 bus (Stagecoach) runs from the City Centre to Weeke. |
| Tesco Extra | Winnall | The No.2 bus (Stagecoach) runs from Stanmore (Cromwell Road) to Winnall on a regular basis. |
| Tesco Express | City Centre | Students can take a range of buses from various points in/around campus to the City Centre. For example, students could take the No.5, 61, or 66 bus at around 12pm to arrive at the Winchester Bus Station 10 minutes later. |
| Sainsbury's Central | City Centre | |
| Corner Shops | Stanmore | The No.2 bus goes through Stanmore with corner shops at 'Cromwell Road Shops' and 'Stanmore Lane Wavell Way Shops'. |
| Further information | ||
| Want to get from A to B? Try Stagecoach's personalised timetable: | ||
| Live Bus Times & Timetables | Stagecoach (stagecoachbus.com) | ||
| Useful postcodes to help you input the 'From' and 'To' sections: | ||
| Name | Postcode | Notes |
| Stanmore | SO22 4AG | This is the postcode for the Cromewell Road shops |
| Badger Farm | SO22 4QB | This is the postcode for Sainsburys |
| Weeke | SO22 5JQ | This is the postcode for Aldi |
| Winnall | SO23 7RS | This is the postcode for Tescos |
| King Alfred Campus | SO22 4NR | Note this may be different from your student village. |
| West Downs Campus | SO22 5FT | Note this may be different from your student village. |
