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Christmas concerts in Winchester
Posted on: 30 October 2026
Find Christmas concerts and live music events in Winchester for Christmas 2026
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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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Santa's Grotto at the Great Hall
The Great Hall with Westgate Museum
DATE: 28 Nov 2026 - 23 Dec 2026
Enjoy a festive experience for the whole family. Share a magical moment with Santa and his elf in the magical setting of The Great Hall Grotto,…
Enjoy a festive experience for the whole family. Share a magical moment…
Everything you need to know about Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market 2026 Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market is recognised as one of the best…
Everything you need to know about Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market…
A brand-new exhibition looking back to the Bright Young Things of the 1930s and the first major stage adaptation of Pride and Prejudice which enjoyed…
A brand-new exhibition looking back to the Bright Young Things of the…
Uniquely, the College Archives are housed in the same rooms built for their storage in the 1390s, situated in the heart of our ancient buildings.This…
Uniquely, the College Archives are housed in the same rooms built for…
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