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The Winchester winners of the Great Taste Awards 2025
Posted on: 5 August 2025
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The Crusader's Collectible
The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty
DATE: 24 Jul 2025 - 31 Aug 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…
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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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Winchester College Treasury
Treasury is the school’s museum of art and archaeology. Its displays include artefacts from Egypt, Greece and Rome, medieval art and early English…
Treasury is the school’s museum of art and archaeology. Its displays…
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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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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…
Your family’s favourite offer is waiting!Get a free Piccolo meal (includes Dough Balls, pizza, pasta or salad, dessert and Bambinoccino) when you…
Your family’s favourite offer is waiting!Get a free Piccolo meal (includes…
Between Monday 4th and Sunday 17th August, 2025, head to PizzaExpress to celebrate A-Levels Results Day (no matter the result!) with a free Dessert…
Between Monday 4th and Sunday 17th August, 2025, head to PizzaExpress to…
Join Naomi House for a hilarious comedy night. Winchester's very own comedy legend Paul McCaffrey is back supporting Naomi House & Jacksplace for…
Join Naomi House for a hilarious comedy night. Winchester's very own…
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Formerly Winchester Discovery Centre and set in an iconic, Grade II listed building on the city's Jewry Street, The Arc is a partnership between…
Formerly Winchester Discovery Centre and set in an iconic, Grade II listed…
Built by William the Conqueror, Winchester Castle was once the seat of power for medieval monarchs – a stronghold of history and legacy. Though much…
Built by William the Conqueror, Winchester Castle was once the seat of…
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…
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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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…
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…
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…
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…
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You can now stay overnight at Winchester Cathedral Deanery
Posted on: 1 August 2025
Enjoy views of the city's ancient monument from accommodation within the Inner Close