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Discover Van Gogh Alive Winchester
Posted on: 23 February 2026
Step into Vincent’s vivid world at Winchester Science Centre
Keep dry with this list of indoor activities for when it rains in Winchester
Keep dry with this list of indoor activities for when it rains in…
Find pretty parks, gardens and walks for spotting early spring blooms
Find pretty parks, gardens and walks for spotting early spring blooms
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…
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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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Boomtown 2026 is set to be the most 'unpredictable' and 'diverse' iteration of the festival, which is set within the South Downs National Park just…
Boomtown 2026 is set to be the most 'unpredictable' and 'diverse'…
We'll be updating this page with information about Winchester's Christmas light switch on in 2026 as soon as it is announced. This annual sensational…
We'll be updating this page with information about Winchester's Christmas…
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 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…
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Posted on: 11 February 2026
Enjoy February half-term in Winchester with these family-friendly events and things to do
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28 things to do in Winchester in February
Posted on: 11 February 2026
Your guide to what's on in Winchester during February 2026 - free family festivals, pancake races and more