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Posted on: 6 August 2026
Head to Winchester Science Centre for interactive exhibits and adventures, this summer and beyond
Your checklist of family-friendly activities and days out in Winchester city and beyond
Your checklist of family-friendly activities and days out in Winchester…
Find restaurants, cafés and pubs in Winchester that children and their grown ups will love
Find restaurants, cafés and pubs in Winchester that children and their…
Winchester's sweetest spots for gelato, ice cream, soft serve and sorbets
Winchester's sweetest spots for gelato, ice cream, soft serve and sorbets
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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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Winchester College’s War Cloister is the largest private war memorial in Europe.These thought-provoking tours of War Cloister bring to life the…
Winchester College’s War Cloister is the largest private war memorial in…
The Magic Faraway Tree Museum Adventure
The Adjutant Generals Corps Museum
DATE: 25 Jul 2026 - 15 Aug 2026
This summer holiday, kids and their families are invited to take part in a free activity at The AGC Museum. The Magic Faraway Tree Museum…
This summer holiday, kids and their families are invited to take part in a…
HMS Pinafore – Open Air Theatre
The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty
DATE: 22 Aug 2026 - 22 Aug 2026
Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ at The Hospital of St Cross invites you to an outdoor performance of a much-loved British Classic Operetta,…
Gilbert & Sullivan’s ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ at The Hospital of St Cross invites…
Winchester College’s collections, including highlights from the art collections and rare books which are not normally on public display.Led by the…
Winchester College’s collections, including highlights from the art…
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Posted on: 31 July 2026
Meet the Winchester street market trader selling incredible, handmade Swedish treats
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PYO fruit and flower farms in Winchester
Posted on: 31 July 2026
Find places to pick-your-own strawberries, sunflowers and more during summer 2026