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Spring half term around Winchester

Are you wondering what to do with the children this holiday? Below is a selection of events to give you some ideas, or go to our events calendar for more:

Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 May
Watercress Line: 25th Anniversary of Re-opening the Medstead Section

Join in the celebrations as volunteers remember the hard work involved in getting the Medstead section of the Watercress Line back to working order. Free pre-booked tours are available, subject to availability, when booking tickets in advance.
Place: The Mid Hants Railway, Watercress Line, Alresford/Alton
Time: 10am - 4.30pm
Admission: Adults £12, children (2-16) £6, family (2A+2C) £30
Enquiries: 01962 733 810 or email
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Sunday 25 & Monday 26 May
Over the Top, 1918

First World War spectacular at Fort Nelson: See guns, horses and a recreated WWI tank.
Place: Royal Armouries Fort Nelson, Portdown Hill Road, Fareham, PO17 6AN
Time: 10am - 5pm
Enquiries: 01329 233 734 or email
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Monday 26 May - Sunday 1 June
Half Term Fun at the City Mill

Quizzes and hands-on activities for all the family at the City's only working watermill.
Place: The City Mill, Bridge Street, Winchester, SO23 0EJ
Time: 11am - 4.30pm
Admission: Adults £3.40, children £1.70, family £8.50
Enquiries: 01962 870 057 or email
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Monday 26 - Friday 30 May
See Marwell's Amur Leopard Cub

Visit Marwell this holiday and see how Kiska - Marwell's Amur Leopard cub, born earlier this year - is getting on. Also, each day at 2pm, 2.30pm and 3pm go to the education centre to hear stories about Australian animals.
Place: Marwell Zoological Park, Colden Common, Winchester, SO21 1JH
Time: Park open 10am - 6pm
Admission: Click here for details
Enquiries: 01962 777 407 or email
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Monday 28 May - Friday 1 June
Half Term Activities at Intech

Go to Intech's website for details of the holiday activities programme, including the Planetarium shows.
Place: Intech Science and Technology Centre, Telegraph Way, Morn Hill, Winchester, SO21 1HX
Time: Open 10am - 4pm
Admission: Click here for details
Enquiries: 01962 863 791 or email
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Saturday 31 May & Sunday 1 June
Medieval Re-enactors at the City Museum

Find out all about life in medieval Winchester: Meet a man-at-arms, an archer, a herbalist and a medieval lady.
Place: The City Museum, The Square, Winchester
Time: 10am - 5pm
Enquiries: 01962 863 064 or email
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