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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
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
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
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
Regional Cultural Clout for City Council
Dads go half price at Marwell Wildlife
New Look for Winchester Tourist Information Centre
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!
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
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!
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
Fort Nelson reports the busiest January ever - bucking the national trend
Celebrate Henry VIII's Anniversary at the Great Hall, Winchester
Kids sprint to help save cheetahs from extinction
Intrepid youngsters launch an armoured assault on Fort Nelson
January 2009
National Recognition for City Museum
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
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
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
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
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
English Project marks 80th anniversary of the Oxford English Dictionary
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
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
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
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
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!
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
Britain's first ever 'healthy' chocolate Easter eggs are being made with watercress
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
Half term activites at Winchester Military Museums
Record visitor numbers at Marwell Zoological Park
January 2007
Winchester MAYfest benefits from local teamwork
A big hand for tourism meeting
Proven success for Winchester Visitor Guide
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
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
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
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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