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Unforgettable days out this summer
Posted on: 18 July 2025
Whether your little one is a promising palaeontologist, an aspiring artist, or a daring detective, you’ll find the best family days out in Winchester!
Lucky Lychee crowned UK's Best Local Restaurant
Winchester restaurant takes top spot in Good Food Guide 2025
Independent Business Month
Celebrating the vibrant, unique, and hardworking independent businesses across the Winchester district
Summer in Winchester
Join us for a sensational summer in Winchester district, with heaps of family fun, outdoor adventures and a festival season in full swing
A day with Jane
Celebrate 250 years of the Hampshire-born author with our Austen-inspired itinerary
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InstaVolt Winchester Superhub
OPEN 24/7
Situated off the A34 on Andover Road North, the InstaVolt Winchester Superhub is one of the largest and most accessible EV charging…
OPEN 24/7
Situated off the A34 on Andover Road North, the InstaVolt…
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Jane Austen's Winchester Trail
NEW TRAIL: discover more about the Georgian city of Winchester as Jane would have known it.
In 1817, Jane’s illness had progressed and she moved to…
NEW TRAIL: discover more about the Georgian city of Winchester as Jane…
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Kingsgate Village Independents
Nestled along the cobbled streets between between Winchester College and Winchester Cathedral, Kingsgate Village is home to friendly and vibrant…
Nestled along the cobbled streets between between Winchester College and…
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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The Crusader's Collectible
The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty
DATE: 24 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 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 arriving…
Take part the brand new ClueCapers escape game at The Hospital of St…
Savour specialist wines, paired with an artisan charcuterie board, whilst enjoying expert wine talks from The Naked Grape and Louis Pommery onboard…
Savour specialist wines, paired with an artisan charcuterie board, whilst…
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…
Enjoy a train ride and see Bluey & Bingo as they make regular appearances at intervals throughout the day. There will be opportunities to have…
Enjoy a train ride and see Bluey & Bingo as they make regular…
Our latest articles
Posted on: 16 July 2025
The Good Food Guide reveals 100 Best Local Restaurants 2025, with Lucky Lychee crowned overall winner.
Posted on: 10 July 2025
Eat, drink, sing and dance across the district with a festival season that’s just heating up!