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Winchester BID celebrates Independent Business Month
Posted on: 13 June 2025
This July, celebrate local, independent retailers in the communities they serve
Celebrate Father's Day in Winchester
Say 'cheers' to all fantastic fathers with a trip to England's ancient capital
A day with Jane
Celebrate 250 years of the Hampshire-born author with our Austen-inspired itinerary
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The best routes through and around Winchester district for people of all abilities to enjoy.
The best routes through and around Winchester district for people of all…
Find out our top picks for an indulgent afternoon tea in Winchester
Find out our top picks for an indulgent afternoon tea in 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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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…
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,…
The Pirates of Penzance
The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty
DATE: 21 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025
As part of The Winchester Garden Festival 2025, The Hospital of Saint Cross invites you to a spectacular outdoor performance of Gilbert &…
As part of The Winchester Garden Festival 2025, The Hospital of Saint…
Join Winchester College this summer to celebrate the 250th anniversary year of Jane Austen's birth, with an outdoor performance of Pride and…
Join Winchester College this summer to celebrate the 250th anniversary…
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A day with Jane
Posted on: 3 June 2025
An itinerary for exploring Jane Austen's Winchester in a day
Posted on: 2 June 2025
The best routes through and around Winchester district for people of all abilities to enjoy.