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Afternoon Tea in Winchester
Posted on: 5 March 2026
Discover dreamy spots for afternoon tea in Winchester
Discover our top picks for celebrating Mother's Day in Winchester
Discover our top picks for celebrating Mother's Day in Winchester
The latest art exhibition arriving at The Gallery in The Arc, Winchester is Yinka Shonibare CBE RA: Patterns of Power. A selection of artworks…
The latest art exhibition arriving at The Gallery in The Arc, Winchester…
Enjoy slow weekends in Winchester with these places to eat brunch
Enjoy slow weekends in Winchester with these places to eat brunch
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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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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…
The Winchester College Archives record the history of the school, its estates, buildings and pupils from its foundation. Uniquely, the Archives are…
The Winchester College Archives record the history of the school, its…
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…
The famous Real Ale Train, or RAT as it is affectionately known, returns in 2026 to continue its tradition of serving real ale from the bar car…
The famous Real Ale Train, or RAT as it is affectionately known, returns…
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