Winchester in the news

Don't just take our word for it - find out what the travel writers and journalists are saying about Winchester and the surrounding district. We have had some of the most renowned journalists visit us and you have come to the right place for all the latest news and articles about Winchester. This is a brand new page so please bear with us as we update it.

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Latest news

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  Rural Escapes...(04/03/2013)

  Visit Hampshire have launched a new 'Rural Escapes' campaign, which promotes the best of rural Hamsphire. In conjunction with this you can find some exciting new special offers and discounts available for...

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  Royal visit in Winchester...(28/01/2013)

  WINCHESTER is to receive a royal visit tomorrow as Prince Edward, the Earl of wessex, arrives to unveil a sculpture at the Great Hall. The bronze artwork is to mark...

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  A Line Around Winchester...(17/12/2012)

  A Line Around Winchester is an illustrated journey around the city's most famous buildings and landmarks. Written and illustrated by local illustrator, Simon Harmer, the book has 12 line...

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  Live Like a Local in Winc...(17/12/2012)

  Rich with history, ancient architecture and, of course, one truly spectacular cathedral, Winchester, former capital of England has a huge amount to offer… Please click here for full article...

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  The Old Vine Review...(17/12/2012)

  Located on the picturesque Great Minster Street right opposite the beautiful Winchester Cathedral, The Old Vine is the perfect place for a romantic escape in the city. A Grade II-listed 18th-century...

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  10 ways to spend a wonder...(01/12/2012)

  Winchester seems to be one of those places that has “Weekend Break” stamped all over it. Despite being a city, (it has a cathedral after all) it has that small,...

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  Foodie destinations: Hamp...(29/06/2011)

  If you plan your holidays around food and drink, Guardian journalist, Susan Smillie, suggests that you add Hampshire to the list in her glowing review of the county's farmers' market,...

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  The Old Vine: Restaurant ...(28/06/2011)

  Read an impressive review about award-winning The Old Vine Restaurant, centrally located in a beautiful 18th Century builing in the heart Winchester. The Old Vine offers 'tasty' British Continental cuisine in a...

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  "The best unrivaled view ...(21/06/2011)

  The Mercure Wessex Hotel Winchester certainly impressed Laurel, writer of one of the tourism industry's leading blogs. In her blog she enthuses about the food, is impressed by the tourism...