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Lovely places for dining alfresco in Winchester
Posted on: 12 August 2025
Discover cafés, restaurants and pubs for eating outdoors in and around Winchester
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WIN brunch for two at Cabinet Rooms
You now have one more brunch option at weekends! Due to popular demand, Cabinet Rooms are now serving an extended brunch menu at weekends. Just…
You now have one more brunch option at weekends! Due to popular demand,…
Get ready for an unforgettable summer of adventure and discovery! Winchester Science Centre is bursting with bubble-tastic fun, explosive live…
Get ready for an unforgettable summer of adventure and…
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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…
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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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Hat Fair is a family-friendly festival of Street Performance and Outdoor Arts.
The festival takes place every year during the first weekend of July…
Hat Fair is a family-friendly festival of Street Performance and Outdoor…
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…
Led by Laura Fisher’s expert team of luxury candle makers, you will be guided through a sensory journey of seasonal fragrances before hand-pouring…
Led by Laura Fisher’s expert team of luxury candle makers, you will be…
Interactive family trails are a great way to explore the cathedral and entertain curious minds. Join the latest Jane Austen-themed trail!Free with…
Interactive family trails are a great way to explore the cathedral and…
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15 things to do in Winchester in August
Posted on: 12 August 2025
Your essential guide to what's on in Winchester this August
Posted on: 11 August 2025
Winchester offers an array of artistic inspiration for a weekend away.