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Remembrance in Winchester
Posted on: 6 November 2024
Commemorating those who lost their lives in war
Spend an evening under the stars
Explore our top picks for an Autumnal evening in Winchester
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944. It included the largest seaborne invasion…
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord, the Allied…
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Military Trail
Winchester has a rich and varied military history. From Iron Age forts, to Civil War sites, through two World Wars to the completion of a Nuclear…
Winchester has a rich and varied military history. From Iron Age forts, to…
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City Museum
Located in the heart of the historic city of Winchester, City Museum tells the story of England’s ancient capital, the seat of Alfred the Great.
From…
Located in the heart of the historic city of Winchester, City Museum tells…
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.
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You can win two tickets to the first ever Silent Disco at The Great Hall, worth £50 plus a free drink!
Bring your best dance moves, let loose with…
You can win two tickets to the first ever Silent Disco at The Great Hall,…
Free to enter Ancient watermill, café with island garden and wildlife spot in the heart of Winchester
Free to enter Ancient watermill, café with island garden and wildlife spot…
Baba's Back on Tour!
Join the multi-award-winning comedian as he guides us through family life, his new found fame and the joys of Costco in this…
Baba's Back on Tour!
Join the multi-award-winning comedian as he guides us…
Experience the holy grandeur of this spectacular traditional Carol Service sung by the Choir of Winchester Cathedral.
Everyone is welcome to attend…
Experience the holy grandeur of this spectacular traditional Carol Service…
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The torchlight procession is an annual tradition in Winchester and its free to join. Buy a wax torch and walk the route before the lighting of the…
The torchlight procession is an annual tradition in Winchester and its…
No. 8 College Street
DATE: 4 Jun 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
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,…
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market is recognised as one of the best in Europe.
Taking place from 22 November until 22 December, Winchester…
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market is recognised as one of the best in…
This year’s display of Winchester Art Club members’ work will be in City Space.
The submissions have been judged by a specialist panel, with the…
This year’s display of Winchester Art Club members’ work will be in City…
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Posted on: 1 November 2024
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Posted on: 1 November 2024
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