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Winchester’s marvellous museums
Posted on: 17 May 2025
Winchester district is lucky to be home to some fantastic museums, telling fascinating stories from literature, science, military and more!
May half term
Enjoy family fun, wonderful walks and fascinating history and heritage across the district.
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Winchester district is lucky to be home to some fantastic museums, telling fascinating stories from literature, science, military and more!
Winchester district is lucky to be home to some fantastic museums, telling…
2025 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. Find out how Winchester is celebrating!
2025 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. Find out…
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The Crusader's Collectible
The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty
DATE: 21 Apr 2025 - 1 Jun 2025
Take part the brand new ClueCapers escape game at The Hospital of St Cross!
Step back to 1445 in a thrilling race against time! The Bishop is…
Take part the brand new ClueCapers escape game at The Hospital of St…
Discover Your Winchester
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Vibrant. Ancient. Cultured.
A city steeped in history, Winchester is England’s ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great.
Today Winchester combines the best of city life with the freshness of the surrounding countryside. One hour from London, this is England as it used to be.
With world class attractions and architecture including a magnificent college, award-winning pubs and restaurants and a tempting array of independent shops. This culturally rich medieval city is surrounded by idyllic Hampshire villages and the fabulous rolling countryside of the South Downs National Park.
What's on in Winchester
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Jane Austen spent the final weeks of her life at No. 8 College Street, Winchester, and died there on the 18th July 1817. In the summer of 2025,…
Jane Austen spent the final weeks of her life at No. 8 College Street,…
Angelic Women: The Friendship of Jane Austen and…
Winchester Cathedral
DATE: 23 May 2025 - 22 Sept 2025
A special opportunity to view the original manuscript of Jane Austen’s poem, in her hand, about the death of her close friend, Mrs Anne Lefroy. Anne…
A special opportunity to view the original manuscript of Jane Austen’s…
In the year that we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, Beyond the Bonnets gives a voice to those who were overlooked by…
In the year that we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane…
The Crusader's Collectible
The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty
DATE: 21 Apr 2025 - 1 Jun 2025
Take part the brand new ClueCapers escape game at The Hospital of St Cross!
Step back to 1445 in a thrilling race against time! The Bishop is…
Take part the brand new ClueCapers escape game at The Hospital of St…
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