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18 things to do in Winchester for students
Posted on: 25 September 2026
Discover fun, free and budget-friendly things to do in Winchester city
Plan a cosy cabin break in Winchester - from rustic and off-grid huts to luxurious wood cabins
Plan a cosy cabin break in Winchester - from rustic and off-grid huts to…
Discover sustainable stores, markets and events to shop for pre-loved and vintage treasures in Winchester
Discover sustainable stores, markets and events to shop for pre-loved and…
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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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…
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…
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…
Founded in 1382, Winchester College is one of the oldest schools in the country. It still occupies its original medieval buildings, making it a…
Founded in 1382, Winchester College is one of the oldest schools in the…
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