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Find experience gifts in Winchester
Posted on: 14 November 2025
Give the gift of activities, adventures and experiences, from vineyard tours to theatre tickets
Enjoy slow weekends in Winchester with these places to eat brunch
Enjoy slow weekends in Winchester with these places to eat brunch
A traditional family panto - get ready for the purrr-fect swashbuckling Christmas adventure.Life is tough for Colin the poor Miller's son, no money,…
A traditional family panto - get ready for the purrr-fect swashbuckling…
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market is recognised as one of the best in Europe.Taking place in November and December each year, Winchester…
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market is recognised as one of the best in…
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Vibrant. Ancient. Cultured.
A city steeped in history, Winchester is England’s ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great.
Today Winchester combines the best of city life with the freshness of the surrounding countryside. One hour from London, this is England as it used to be.
With world class attractions and architecture including a magnificent college, award-winning pubs and restaurants and a tempting array of independent shops. This culturally rich medieval city is surrounded by idyllic Hampshire villages and the fabulous rolling countryside of the South Downs National Park.
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The annual lantern parade returns to Winchester Cathedral, and this year the theme is Light, bright, and sparkling. The theme is inspired by Jane…
The annual lantern parade returns to Winchester Cathedral, and this year…
Santa's Grotto at the Great Hall
The Great Hall with Westgate Museum
DATE: 29 Nov 2025 - 23 Dec 2025
This Christmas, enjoy a festive experience for the whole family.Share a magical moment with Santa and his elf in the magical setting of The Great…
This Christmas, enjoy a festive experience for the whole family.Share a…
Winchester College’s War Cloister is the largest private war memorial in Europe.These thought-provoking tours of War Cloister bring to life the…
Winchester College’s War Cloister is the largest private war memorial in…
Step aboard a steam train transformed into a dazzling spectacle of colour, music, and festive cheer! Steam Illuminations returns with a reimagined…
Step aboard a steam train transformed into a dazzling spectacle of colour,…
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