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Your guide to Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market 2025
Posted on: 21 August 2025
Everything you need to know before you visit the city's much-loved festive market
Lucky Lychee crowned UK's Best Local Restaurant
Winchester restaurant takes top spot in Good Food Guide 2025
Explore the heart of Hampshire with your electric vehicle
Explore the heart of Hampshire with your electric vehicle
Interactive family trails are a great way to explore the cathedral and entertain curious minds. Join the latest Jane Austen-themed trail!Free with…
Interactive family trails are a great way to explore the cathedral and…
Get ready for an unforgettable summer of adventure and discovery! Winchester Science Centre is bursting with bubble-tastic fun, explosive live…
Get ready for an unforgettable summer of adventure and…
Discover Your Winchester
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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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In the year that we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, Beyond the Bonnets gives a voice to those who were overlooked by…
In the year that we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane…
The Crusader's Collectible
The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty
DATE: 24 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 2025
Take part the brand new ClueCapers escape game at The Hospital of St Cross! Step back to 1445 in a thrilling race against time! The Bishop is…
Take part the brand new ClueCapers escape game at The Hospital of St…
This annual sensational event, organised by Winchester BID and kindly sponsored by Dutton Gregory Solicitors, attracts many thousands of people to…
This annual sensational event, organised by Winchester BID and kindly…
An Audience with Lucy Worsley on Jane Austen
The Great Hall with Westgate Museum
DATE: 5 Sept 2025 - 5 Sept 2025
Dr. Lucy Worsley has years of experience delivering historical information in digestible and engaging formats. From her work with the BBC, Historic…
Dr. Lucy Worsley has years of experience delivering historical…
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Posted on: 19 August 2025
See hidden places, try out new experiences and visit Winchester's historic buildings, all free of charge
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13 things to do in Winchester in August
Posted on: 19 August 2025
Your essential guide to what's on in Winchester this August