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Unforgettable days out this summer
Posted on: 18 July 2025
Whether your little one is a promising palaeontologist, an aspiring artist, or a daring detective, you’ll find the best family days out in Winchester!
Lucky Lychee crowned UK's Best Local Restaurant
Winchester restaurant takes top spot in Good Food Guide 2025
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High Street Independents
On Winchester's thriving High Street, you'll find everything from beautifully curated independent fashion boutiques, giftware and big brand labels to…
On Winchester's thriving High Street, you'll find everything from…
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InstaVolt Winchester Superhub
OPEN 24/7
Situated off the A34 on Andover Road North, the InstaVolt Winchester Superhub is one of the largest and most accessible EV charging…
OPEN 24/7
Situated off the A34 on Andover Road North, the InstaVolt…
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Jane Austen's Winchester Trail
NEW TRAIL: discover more about the Georgian city of Winchester as Jane would have known it.
In 1817, Jane’s illness had progressed and she moved to…
NEW TRAIL: discover more about the Georgian city of Winchester as Jane…
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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Angelic Women: The Friendship of Jane Austen and…
Winchester Cathedral
DATE: 23 May 2025 - 22 Sept 2025
A special opportunity to view the original manuscript of Jane Austen’s poem, in her hand, about the death of her close friend, Mrs Anne Lefroy. Anne…
A special opportunity to view the original manuscript of Jane Austen’s…
An Audience with Lucy Worsley on Jane Austen
The Great Hall with Westgate Museum
DATE: 5 Sept 2025 - 5 Sept 2025
Dr. Lucy Worsley has years of experience delivering historical information in digestible and engaging formats. From her work with the BBC, Historic…
Dr. Lucy Worsley has years of experience delivering historical…
As part of the celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, this promises to be a night like no other. An enchanting…
As part of the celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of…
Celebrate the artistry of Regency embroidery in this exclusive one-day workshop, held at No. 8 College Street in Winchester, the house where Jane…
Celebrate the artistry of Regency embroidery in this exclusive one-day…
Our latest articles
Posted on: 16 July 2025
The Good Food Guide reveals 100 Best Local Restaurants 2025, with Lucky Lychee crowned overall winner.
Posted on: 10 July 2025
Eat, drink, sing and dance across the district with a festival season that’s just heating up!