VE Day 80

    Commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day in Winchester

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    May half term

    Enjoy family fun, wonderful walks and fascinating history and heritage across the district.

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    Jane Austen 250

    Winchester celebrates 250 years of the Hampshire-born author

    Jane Austen's House Museum
    Our 2025 festival lineup

    Immerse yourself in Winchester’s vibrant festival scene

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    The Crusader's Collectible

    The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty

    DATE: 21 Apr 2025 - 1 Jun 2025

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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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    What's on in Winchester

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    Register today for the Breast Walk Ever in Hampshire in June 2025. Walk in…

    Diesel Gala

    The Watercress Line

    DATE: 11 Jul 2025 - 13 Jul 2025

    Enjoy the sights and sounds of a weekend of heritage diesel traction…

    The Koala Who Could

    Theatre Royal Winchester

    DATE: 13 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025

    Join Kevin, King of the staying-still-kings, and his friends kangaroo and…

    Regency Ball

    The Great Hall with Westgate Museum

    DATE: 16 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

    As part of the celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of…

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