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Green days out in Winchester district
Posted on: 9 September 2024
To mark the return of Winchester Green Week from 21 – 29 September 2024, why not ‘green’ your visit to Winchester with our top tips for a more sustainable trip?
Discover the best outdoor attractions
Explore ancient ruins, stroll through picturesque gardens, or enjoy scenic walks
Explore Winchester Heritage Open Days
Celebrate our heritage, community and history this September
To mark the return of Winchester Green Week from 21 – 29 September 2024, why not ‘green’ your visit to Winchester with our top tips for a more…
To mark the return of Winchester Green Week from 21 – 29 September 2024,…
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Keats Trail
Enjoy a self-guided walk in the poet’s footsteps from the city to St Cross, passing through the landscape which inspired his famous ode ‘To…
Enjoy a self-guided walk in the poet’s footsteps from the city to St…
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The Great Hall
The Great Hall, one of the finest surviving aisled halls of the 13th century, contains the greatest symbol of medieval mythology, King Arthurs Round…
The Great Hall, one of the finest surviving aisled halls of the 13th…
Discover Your Winchester
Plan your visit to Winchester. Choose from the categories below and we'll make some suggestions for you.
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.
This week's highlights
The incredible Maker's Market is back again at The Great Hall! Be sure to come along with your gift list and shopping bags as there are some amazing…
The incredible Maker's Market is back again at The Great Hall! Be sure to…
DATE: 9 Nov 2024 - 10 Nov 2024
Explore the Great Hall over October half term and find some answers to appease the dreaded Judge! Your findings could help you avoid the same grisly…
Explore the Great Hall over October half term and find some answers to…
DATE: 26 Oct 2024 - 3 Nov 2024
Used as a debtor's jail for 150 years, The Westgate Museum is home to the gruesome gibbet and graffiti of jailbirds past. Hear the whispers of these…
Used as a debtor's jail for 150 years, The Westgate Museum is home to the…
DATE: 26 Oct 2024 - 3 Nov 2024
Join Father Christmas as he transports you to Ropley on his magical Father Christmas Express.
Have some jolly, festive fun with his helpers as you…
Join Father Christmas as he transports you to Ropley on his magical Father…
DATE: 14 Dec 2024 - 23 Dec 2024
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England’s ancient capital of Winchester and its district has always been a very popular place to visit. It is a city steeped in history and culture…
England’s ancient capital of Winchester and its district has always been a…
Jane Austen died in a house on College Street in Winchester after a short illness. Her final resting place is Winchester Cathedral, which is a…
Jane Austen died in a house on College Street in Winchester after a short…
Follow in King Alfred’s footsteps on this tour of Winchester’s historic landmarks. Trace the footsteps of King Alfred from his statue in the Broadway…
Follow in King Alfred’s footsteps on this tour of Winchester’s historic…
There’s something about Lainston House that just makes you want to smile. Maybe it’s the beautiful heritage bricked house that greets you atop the…
There’s something about Lainston House that just makes you want to smile.…
What's on in Winchester
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Winchester Comedy Festival: Autumn Gala 2024
DATE: 27 Sept 2024 - 27 Sept 2024
Fern Brady, Shazia Mirza, Sean McLoughlin, Andrew White, Henning Wehn, Clinton Baptiste and Tom Deacon (MC).
Line up subject to change.
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Fern Brady, Shazia Mirza, Sean McLoughlin, Andrew White, Henning Wehn,…
DATE: 27 Sept 2024 - 27 Sept 2024
A delicate mass hovers over The Arc's atrium. Its made of 250 hollow ceramic boulders that have been smoked-fired and suspended, arranged as if…
A delicate mass hovers over The Arc's atrium. Its made of 250 hollow…
DATE: 10 Jan 2024 - 1 Oct 2024
The story of Fred Appleyard’s (1874 – 1963) artistic career is one that seems to have been lost to art history. Working successfully as an…
The story of Fred Appleyard’s (1874 – 1963) artistic career is one that…
DATE: 21 Jun 2024 - 18 Sept 2024
Hat Fair is the UKs longest running festival of outdoor arts. Founded in 1974 by Jonathan Kay, Hat Fair inspires and is inspired by the people,…
Hat Fair is the UKs longest running festival of outdoor arts. Founded in…
DATE: 4 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2025
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Winchester Heritage Open Days
Posted on: 9 August 2024
Every September Winchester throws open its doors to celebrate our heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to…