Welcome to Winchester

Welcome to the official tourism website for Winchester - one of England's most beautiful cities.

Winchester, England, is a unique heritage city just an hour south west of London, with a magnificent Cathedral, award-winning pubs and restaurants and a tempting array of independent shops, all surrounded by fabulous rolling countryside and pretty Hampshire villages.

Book your accommodation in Winchester, find out about things to do and see what events in Winchester are coming up.

Captain Kidd's Winchester - a family trail with added booty

Find more than you were looking for in Winchester with our new children's trail. Get the whole family hunting for treasure in Winchester using Captain Kidd's treasure map available now from the tourist information centre for £5 - there's even a chance to win a cash prize!

Crafty Christmas shopping solutions - Making Merry Open Studios is back

Add some sparkle to your Christmas gift list and pick up a handmade gift from our local artists and craft-makers as they open up their studios to Christmas shoppers. Click here to find out more.

Watch the NEW Winchester Festivals film

If the cold weather is getting you down, brighten up your day by reminding yourself what a great place Winchester is and watch our new film about the city's summer festival season.

Christmas is coming

The Christmas season officially begins in Winchester on Thursday 19 November as the medieval city sparkles with life when the high street Christmas light switch on takes place. Join us as the whole district transforms into a winter wonderland once more - visit www.christmasinwinchester.co.uk for things to do, festive food ideas and winter breaks.

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