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March 2010

Royal Armouries highlights key achievements for 2009

Rural Pubs: the Perfect Family Outing for 2010


February 2010

Winchester’s official tourism website wins Hantsweb Award

Lainston House Hotel nominated finalists in the annual Enjoy England Awards for Excellence

Sweet Success - Website Win For Local Company

Winchester Cathedral to feature in BBC's Easter schedule - 4th/5th April 2010

Place & Home - Mayor's Choice Exhibition at City Space, 6 - 28 February

Walk off into the Winchester Sunset with a Visit Winchester Valentine deal


January 2010

Cycle Tours UK launches in Winchester

More Bands Announced for Alresford Music Festival

Marwell Wildlife photographer of the year competition 2010 starts today

Former Archbishop of Canterbury to preach in the Cathedral

Cathedrals aren't just for Christmas


December 2009

Conservation charity, Marwell Wildlife awarded ISO 14001 certification

A Warm Winchester Welcome from Local Retailers

Childhood's Dream has been shortlisted for two awards

Christmas Gift Inspiration at Winchester Tourist Information Centre


November 2009

Christmas market and ice rink at Winchester Cathedral opens in style

Fire a 25-pounder gun for £25!

Singing sensation Camilla Kerslake to join Raymond Blanc at ice rink opening ceremony

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

Tourism businesses encouraged to get ahead with online bookings

Make this a Christmas in Winchester

Crafty Christmas shopping solutions - Making Merry Open Studios is back

Explosive event to launch £3.5 million redevelopment of Fort Nelson

Christmas comes to Winchester with a host of stars and angels!

Keats' Treats! See "Bright Star" at Screen Winchester then walk the poet's footsteps...


October 2009

Lest we forget! Fort Nelson honours Britain's war dead

A child's-eye view of Winchester's history

Winners announced for Tourism ExSEllence Awards 2009

Halloween horrors at the Westgate Museum

Launch of St Cross Ale

Trafalgar Day gun marks anniversary at Fort Nelson

Seriously spooky: Halloween thrills and chills at historic Fort Nelson

Is Winchester England's Spookiest City this Halloween?

Carve out a Halloween treat for Marwell's animals this October half term


September 2009

Twyford Waterworks - end of season spectacular hots up!

New success for Winchester's oldest restaurant

It's 'Your Winchester' as new Jane Austen staycation trail launched

Discover Winchester's hidden gems

Celebrating Britain's glorious past

District tourism partners unite as visitor numbers surge


August 2009

Enjoy a teddy bears' parade and something to appeal to all the family at Fort Nelson this bank holiday

QHotels Norton Park Awarded Silver for Going Green

Ralph the bald penguin gets a wetsuit

Winnall Moors welcomes back visitors

Winchester makes a bid to be England's most Christmassy city

Discover the hidden gems of Winchester

Pay tribute to Britain's Forgotten Army

Beat the credit crunch and the British weather by enjoying kids' free days out this summer!


July 2009

Free hospitality and tourism business guide

Family fun in Winchester this summer

Going Roman at the City Museum

A mammoth exhibition!

Have fun re-living history during the school holidays at Winchester City Mill - and 'kids go free'!

Why go abroad this summer when Winchester is going all Continental?

THE SHOOTING PARTY! Driven Clay Pigeon Shooting Weekend at Lainston House Hotel

A FREE LUNCH ! ONE BIG TABLE - THIS SUNDAY 19th July from 12 until 3pm

Beat the credit crunch and the British weather by enjoying kids' free days out this summer!

Seized: Out of this World in City Space at Winchester Discovery Centre

One Step Ahead for Winchester tourism businesses


June 2009

Jailbreak from the Debtors' Prison, the Westgate Museum

Hampshire Pledges Its Help For Heroes

Hands on and Eyes wide

Regional Cultural Clout for City Council

Dads go half price at Marwell Wildlife

New Look for Winchester Tourist Information Centre

UK Debut of Sir John Tavener's "Towards Silence" in Winchester - Dream package from Lainston House Hotel

Former Children's Laureate to speak at Winchester's international festival of writing

Free community bus service this summer to link Marwell Wildlife and Eastleigh Rail Station


May 2009

Seeing stripes at Marwell Wildlife

Giants of the literary world top the bill at the 29th Winchester Writer's Conference

FREE D-Day event at Fort Nelson on June 6

Cheetah fun at Marwell Wildlife during May half term

Winchester Festivals step into the Limelight

DVD workshop - Surviving the Stone Age

US Civil War troops battle for control of Camp Nelson - Defending the Ditches this Bank Holiday

Beat the credit crunch and enjoy free fun-packed kids' days out at Fort Nelson this half term

Winchester company takes on web giants with innovative new service

Towards Silence, by Sir John Tavener - UK première 6 July, Winchester Cathedral

Marwell Wildlife is on the hunt for a new voice to feature in radio adverts

Brazilian tapirs back at Marwell Wildlife

FREE VE Day event at Fort Nelson - May 8


April 2009

Smocking news from Whitchurch Silk Mill

Calling all young recruits - Commando Kids can enjoy free day out at Fort Nelson this Bank Holiday

Marwell Wildlife: the new name for Marwell Zoological Park

2D3D Southern Contemporary Arts come to City Space

Cash award helps Winchester Museums step up the welcome for visitors

Twyford Waterworks springs into action

Vote now! St Giles Hill shortlisted in Nationwide picnic awards

New spring look for tourist information centre

Kenyan High Commissioner opens Marwell Wildlife's new home for African animals

Jane Austen's House Museum celebrates the 200th anniversary of Jane's arrival

Clear your cupboards - there's an exciting new chocolate in town!

Work steams ahead on Boilers

Allied Troops battle for control of Fort Nelson

Amazing results from the City Mill's 'Otter Watch' cameras during March


March 2009

South Downs National Park to be established

Happy 50th birthday to The Old Vine Inn

Easter at the City Mill

Beat the credit crunch and enjoy free fun-packed kids' days out at Fort Nelson this Easter!

INTECH seeks ideas to change the world

Easter events in Winchester this April

Ark Royal sailors to fire Battle of Trafalgar gun

Beat the credit crunch and enjoy low-cost, fun-packed kids days out at Fort Nelson this year!

Winchester Museums need you


February 2009

Recession-Busting Tips for Tourism Businesses

Busy bees at INTECH for National Science and Engineering Week

Royal Armouries teams up with Portsmouth FC

Jade Goodies

Fort Nelson reports the busiest January ever - bucking the national trend

Get in the Picture

Celebrate Henry VIII's Anniversary at the Great Hall, Winchester

Kids sprint to help save cheetahs from extinction

The Romans Return

Intrepid youngsters launch an armoured assault on Fort Nelson

January 2009

National Recognition for City Museum

Events in Winchester in 2009

Development at Jane Austen's House begins

Explore the paranormal at historic Fort Nelson

Marwell's big cats recycle christmas firs

Local Sixth Formers Step into the Spotlight at City Space

EU funding for South Downs tourism


December 2008

Camel's arrival brings joy this Christmas to Marwell Zoological Park

Major academic study confirms Winchester moot horn's authenticity

Marwell's latest showcase...her name is Lola

Heroes tours finale at Winchester College

Make Christmas a little greener with a brand new Winchester bag

Locally produced winners


November 2008

Enjoy festive fun at the Fort!

Conservation charity recognised for sustainable business practice

World's smallest gazelles born at Marwell

A customer service hat trick for Winchester Tourist Information Centre

All aboard for first class customer service in Winchester


October 2008

Hampshire Food Festival is a recipe for success

A healthy view of Winchester

Vikings 2008!

New beginning for Winchester's oldest restaurant

Winchester shouts about the National Year of Reading

School children pay special tribute to Lord Nelson

Open invitation to Hampshire's award winning hotel

Children will be carving out a special treat for Marwell Zoological Park's animals this halloween

The English Project launches Kitchen Table Lingo: A first book of home made words

London art dealer helps local museum service

Adjutant Captain in Silver Display

Trafalgar Day gun marks anniversary at Fort Nelson

Seriously spooky - Halloween horror at historic fort

QHotels' Norton Park first to Achieve Silver Standard

QHotels is the AA Hotel Group of the Year

Watercress Line Successful Again with a Substantial Grant Awarded by Heritage Lottery Fund


September 2008

The Hampshire River that won the Lottery

Heavens above

New eco-friendly bag to promote Winchester's attractions

Spotlight on Wickham as a tourist destination as the Cultural Olympiad launches UK-wide


August 2008

Prisoners in the Westgate ... again!

Armouries' Grand Military Tattoo Takes to the Skies

VJ Day - Fort Nelson Pays Tribute to the Forgotten Army

Rare Congo Enigma Born

Young People Invited to Make a Noise in Winchester


July 2008

Tourism Summit Inspires Local Businesses

City Space promises a Butterfly Summer

Going Saxon at the City Museum

Marwell Zoological Park welcomes second baby giraffe

Tourism Summit holds Olympic Promise for Winchester

Miniature Steam and Models Day at Twyford Waterworks

Jane Austen visits the City Museum during Winchester's Year of Heroes


June 2008

The Big Fat Hairy Hat Fair Exhibition

Recent work - paintings by Clare Goodman

Volunteer programme for Winchester Museums

Cycling in Winchester - the long and the short of it

Bees-a-buzzin' are back

English Project marks 80th anniversary of the Oxford English Dictionary

Enjoy your riding

Cycling is on the up


May 2008

Lads and Dads in the City Museum (lasses welcome too!)

Winchester cyclists are streets ahead

Hop along to Marwell Zoo this half term

Spring Open Day at Twyford Waterworks


April 2008

Royal Armouries Fort Nelson to undergo £3.5 million revamp after winning Heritage Lottery Grant

Driving tourism excellence in Winchester

Civil War brought to Life for All in Hampshire Countryside


March 2008

Watercress Line gains Visit Britain's VAQAS accreditation

Small steps to a smaller footprint


February 2008

Raymond Blanc launches eighth Brasserie Blanc in Winchester

The Romans return

New tourism scheme encourages greener visits


January 2008

City Museum bucks the national tourism trend for visitor figures

Fly into your Valentine's heart with Marwell's inseparable lovebirds


December 2007

Skate under the stars for the first time ever at Marwell Zoological Park


November 2007

Email excellence makes Winchester a winner


October 2007

Winchester eateries celebrate gastronomic success

Double Delight as Marwell Zoological Park celebrates two rare Somali Wild Ass births

Alfie Bears All


September 2007

Halloween fun at Marwell Zoological Park this October half term

Winchester events for autumn & Christmas

Marwell's Siamang gibbons receive a royal visitor

Winchester's 'Golden Age' begins

Halloween Horrors at the Westgate Museum


August 2007

Cathedral and Council hatch plan to display Silver Egg

Tiger released for display

Marwell Zoological Park's gibbons swing into their new home

Norton Park completes refurbishment

Do you fancy making your own Wallace and Gromit style animated film?

Whatever the weather there's always a warm welcome waiting in Winchester!


July 2007

Winchester's Saxon hanging bowl is home!

Intech goes galactic

Wildlife art exhibition

Hampshire Artists Open Studios 2007


June 2007

Award Winning Hutton's Brasserie Celebrates 1st Birthday!

Free training for Alresford businesses

Cresson Creative nominated for award

A child's eye view of City Museum

Oh what fun. Did you make it yourself?

Be a spitfire pilot at the Watercress Line's 'War on the Line' event

Visitors and residents get a rare chance to see inside Abbey House

Free workshops to spark summer tourism success

Marwell Zoological Park advises visitors to avoid zoo on Sunday 3rd June


May 2007

Soldiers of the Queen & Kids Activity Days

Go on a big safari at Marwell Zoo

Champagne & Celebration at Lainston House

Exceptional Facilities, First Class Service & Great Food at The Winchester Hotel...


April 2007

Marwell Zoo celebrates twin birth of endangered monkey species

You beauty - Australian bush walk is a hit at Marwell Zoo

Watercress Line's website reaches 5 million hits!

Meet Mutota and Khama, Marwell's little kings


March 2007

Thrilled zebras and oryx run riot at Marwell

Revitalise, revisit and revive

Easter activities at Winchester Military Museums

Best foot forward

Britain's first ever 'healthy' chocolate Easter eggs are being made with watercress

Open day at Chocolatecraft

Royal Marines Museum re-introduces great savings for the family

Temporary exhibition of Crestwood College students' work at AGC museum

Marwell Zoo's giraffe babies need your help in deciding their names.

Winchester Tourist Guides' new website

Winchester's Lainston House Hotel heads for national tourism glory!

Rare tamarin birth a double success for Marwell Zoo


February 2007

Marwell zoo launches campaign to protect endangered animals

Romance is alive in Winchester this Valentine's Day

Madagascar matters to Marwell

Half term activites at Winchester Military Museums

Record visitor numbers at Marwell Zoological Park


January 2007

Teachers' open evening

Winchester MAYfest benefits from local teamwork

A big hand for tourism meeting

Proven success for Winchester Visitor Guide

Chocolate Unwrapped

Valentine's Day at the Westgate

Double endorsement for Intech Science Centre

Mayor opens the door on international artist at work


December 2006

Return to a 1940's Christmas at the Watercress Line

Sector meeting brings 'bed heads' to The Winchester Hotel

Festive Fun @ Royal Armouries Fort Nelson

Christmas problems: solved in a TICk!


November 2006

The Bar Awards

Email.excellence@winchester.gov.uk

New Cameras Record Otters at Winchester City Mill

Winchester celebrates Islamic Art

New shopping leaflet highlights Winchester's hidden retail gems

Viking Competition Winners at the City Museum


October 2006

Gunpowder, Treason & Plot!

Thriller transports Watercress line to 2027

Blast from the Past plus Half-term Halloween Horror

Call to the Young at Art for Winchester's Families!

Tourism success again for Winchester!

A Ghoulish Guided Tour for Halloween


September 2006

Quality marque for Marwell promises great visitor experience

Blues' butties make for a better bite

Winchester: aiming for fame again

Winchester to host the prestigious Olympics of Motocross

Ice Rink Announcement


July 2006

Pupils learn about night sky with new interactive display

Travel back in time at Alton's 12th Annual Bus Rally!

Trout and Watercress Tempt Top Travel Writers to Winchester

Jane Austen in Winchester - Series of Guided Walks


June 2006

Tourist Guides - Guided Walk for Families - History of Winchester

SPITFIRE displays and Strictly Dance fever at the Watercress Line's 'War on the Line' event

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