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Winchester tourism industry receives boost thanks to national accreditation
Posted on: 6 May 2025
Winchester becomes part of a newly formed Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP)
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Enjoy family fun, wonderful walks and fascinating history and heritage across the district.
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Outdoor performances
Enjoy open air theatre and cinema across the Winchester district and beyond this spring and summer.
Enjoy open air theatre and cinema across the Winchester district and…
2025 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. Find out how Winchester is celebrating!
2025 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. Find out…
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The Crusader's Collectible
The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty
DATE: 21 Apr 2025 - 1 Jun 2025
Take part the brand new ClueCapers escape game at The Hospital of St Cross!
Step back to 1445 in a thrilling race against time! The Bishop is…
Take part the brand new ClueCapers escape game at The Hospital of St…
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.
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Meet Thomas & Friends™ at The Watercress Line!Time to Party with Thomas the Tank Engine at The Watercress Line. Spend the day creating family…
Meet Thomas & Friends™ at The Watercress Line!Time to Party with…
Discover and celebrate Regency clothing with a runway, talks and demonstrations at The Great Hall.With models wearing Regency garments displayed on…
Discover and celebrate Regency clothing with a runway, talks and…
The Crusader's Collectible
The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty
DATE: 21 Apr 2025 - 1 Jun 2025
Take part the brand new ClueCapers escape game at The Hospital of St Cross!
Step back to 1445 in a thrilling race against time! The Bishop is…
Take part the brand new ClueCapers escape game at The Hospital of St…
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…
Our latest articles
Posted on: 30 April 2025
Experience Winchester's most iconic sights on your next weekend getaway.
Posted on: 17 April 2025
Did you know Winchester district has 2,000 listed buildings, 110 scheduled monuments, 37 conservation areas, 11 historic parks and gardens, and one historic battlefield?