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Live your best Uni Life in Winchester

Winchester is home to over 8,000 students studying at two universities, University of Winchester and Winchester School of Art (a faculty of University of Southampton). Both universities offer a wide range of courses for undergraduate, postgraduate and Erasmus students, with University of Winchester also offering a range of teaching courses. 

3 reasons to study in Winchester 
1. Voted in the top 10 for Graduate employment (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021)
2. Winchester was voted the 2nd happiest place to live in the UK (Rightmove 'Happy At Home' index, 2023) 
3. Top 25 in England for students feeling part of a community of staff and students (National Student Survey, 2022)

Need more convincing? Check out our property, Sparkford House and be ready to fall in love. 

Why book with us?

Prime Location for Students 
You can’t get closer to campus than this! Sparkford House is just a 10-second walk from the University of Winchester. Students studying at The Winchester School of Art, it is just a 20 minute stroll away. 

Best Student Rooms in Winchester 
Our studio apartments offer students a stylish self-contained environment to relax, study and enjoy with friends. With our studios you can expect innovative design, spacious layout, ample storage, comfortable beds, all equipped to create a peaceful and safe space just for you. All our Winchester student studios are available with all-inclusive pricing, so this means that you will never incur any unexpected bills or surprises. You won’t ever have to worry about contents insurance, internet or utilities bills.

 

Unilife Student Accommodation in Winchester, Sparkford House

Last few studios for 2024 / 2025 remaining!

Sparkford House

Prices
Prices from £305 Per Week

Room types
Standard, Premium, Premium Plus, Luxury, Luxury Plus, VIP, VIP Plus

Easy access to
10-second walk to Winchester University & 20-minute walk to The Winchester School of Art. 10-minute walk to High Street.

Transport links
15-minute walk to Winchester train station & 10 seconds walk to the bus stop.

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History & Culture

Winchester Cathedral

Well know for it's medieval cathedral, Winchester Cathedral, and known as the final resting place of novelist Jane Austen who is buried in the cathedral.

Original Capital City of the UK

England being officially unified in 927 with Winchester as it's capital City. As London grew and dominated the trade industry, it took over as the capital. 

The Winchester College

Founded in 1382, Winchester College It is one of the oldest running schools in the UK. Also, Harry Potter and Les Miserables was filmed here! 

Food & Drink

Winchester Christmas Market

Enjoy a magicial Christmas experience at the famous Christmas market with tourists visiting from all over the world. 

Winchester Farmers Market

The UK's biggest farmers market and it was voted best in the country by the Guardian Food Magazine. 

Pub and Restaurants

A range of high quality pubs and restaurants are available on the High Street of Winchester. 

Transport

Airport

Heathrow airport and Gatwick airport are a hour drive from Winchester. Just south of the city, Southampton Airport provides good connections to Europe.

Train

Southampton is short 16 minute commute on the train. Heading into the capital? It is only a 55 minute train to Central London from Winchester

Bus

The national express provides a very affordable rate to travel around the UK. Bluestar provide a £2 journey to Southampton to Winchester. 

Sport

Football

Southampton Football Club are a premier league team playing the best teams in England. For a more local match, visit Winchester City FC

Athletics

Winchester Athletics Club are one of the best clubs in Hampshire. With all abilities welcome, it is great way to stay fit whilst at Uni. 
 

Cricket

Ageas Bowl, a famous cricket ground is a short commute from Winchester. There is also a local cricket ground in Winchester.