Please also continue to follow government advice and check the individual business websites for their COVID-19 information and opening times. If you would rather shop online most of our independent retailers offer online shopping options – please check the individual business websites for details.
This spring get outside and bring your garden to life. If you are looking for inspiration look no further than Winchester’s beautiful gardens throughout the district. Take a visit the Abbey gardens and be inspired by the stunning colours that surround you from the gorgeous flower beds that line the garden.
Chawton House gardens might have the motivation you are looking for. Believed to be the model for Mr Knightley’s Donwell Abbey, Chawton House sits proudly in beautiful grounds restored to the English Landscape style with a lime avenue and terraces.
If you’re looking for a variety of options for your garden look no further than Gilbert White’s House. With a large selection of gardens include the Six Quarters, Herb garden and The Orchard there is a garden there for everyone.
Take a visit to the garden centres around Winchester for the perfect plants and equipment for your new project. Browse the Hiller Garden Centre and make your garden your haven this spring.
Spring could be the perfect time to start your new reading adventure. Do you have a book you’ve always wanted to read, have you been recommended a novel but not had a chance to try it yet or are you looking to be inspired? Spring could be the perfect time to relax with a good read.
Visit the Winchester Bookshop with three floors of antiquarian, second-hand, vintage and nearly new books ready to be discovered. Not sure where to start? Take advantage of the knowledge of the enthusiastic booksellers who work in the shop and let them guide you to your next adventure.
Wander along College Street until you come to P&G Wells bookshop who have been selling books since 1729. They offer an eclectic selection of books for adults and children and are sure to stock your next read.
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Brighten up your home with some spring flowers from one of the independent florists throughout the district. Find a beautiful artisan bouquet from Catkin and Pussywillow, enjoy seasonal, fresh flowers from Wild Bunch Florists or enjoy a ‘spring kisses’ bouquet from Wickham Flowers.
Brighten up your wardrobe
This spring it’s in with the new and out with the old. Enjoy a fashion shopping spree around the independent shops and boutiques in the Winchester district and find that perfect outfit. Read more about where to explore here.
Time to relax
Take some time to unwind and pamper yourself this spring. Visit any of the great salons or spas in the district and leave feeling renewed and relaxed. Visit the multi-award winning Vita Skin Spa online and enjoy some of their excellent products in the comfort of your home, see all that Alresford Beauty has to offer and revitalise yourself, and browse the Baytree Beauty Salon website for some much needed pampering.
