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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
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
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 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…
Winchester will celebrate its vibrant culinary scene again as A Taste of Winchester returns for a delicious fortnight of food and drink. Running from…
Winchester will celebrate its vibrant culinary scene again as A Taste of…
Boomtown is a unique, awe-inspiring theatrical and music festival experience, full of intrigue at every turn. Unlike any other UK festival,…
Boomtown is a unique, awe-inspiring theatrical and music festival…
Hat Fair is a family-friendly festival of Street Performance and Outdoor Arts.
The festival takes place every year during the first weekend of July…
Hat Fair is a family-friendly festival of Street Performance and Outdoor…
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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.