Visit the tearooms at The Hospital of St Cross

The Hundred Men's Hall, an atmospheric medieval hall turned volunteer-run café, is reopening this month after being closed for the winter. Sit down for a cup of tea in historic surroundings before or after exploring The Hospital of St Cross, or grab a coffee and a cinnamon bun on the go as fuel for a walk along the River Itchen, through Winchester's water meadows or along Keats Trail or the St James' Way.

The Hundred Men's Hall Tearooms at The Hospital of St Cross. 
From Monday 2 March. 
📍Winchester city

Have a snooze with some sleepy sheep

Snuggle up and join two sheep on a journey through the joys and frustrations of everything bedtime. Counting Sheeps is a touching, musical adventure filled with sensory play, for 0-3 year olds and their (very tired) grown ups.

Counting Sheeps at The Nutshell. 
Monday 2 March.
📍Winchester city centre

Eat cream tea on a vintage steam train

Book a spot on board one of The Watercress Line's vintage steam trains to enjoy scenic views of the Hampshire countryside and a cream tea. Cream Teas on the Train will see all visitors enjoying scones with jam and cream as the trains travel from Alresford to Alton and back. Not a fan of a cream tea? Check out The Spud Train and The Curry Train also running this month.

Cream Teas on the Train at The Watercress Line. 
Wednesday 4 March. 
📍Alresford

Celebrate World Book Day 2026 in Winchester

World Book Day is Thursday 5 March and Winchester is a great spot to celebrate it. We've got great atmospheric bookshops to explore, from historic P&G Wells to the Deanery Bookstall and The Winchester Bookshop for second-hand reads. The city also has more than it's fair share of literary connections - why not explore the city on Jane Austen's Winchester trail, or wander the Keats Trail? Elsewhere, the Library at The Gurkha Museum, which is home to more than 3,500 volumes on Gurkha heritage, is opening for a World Book Day event. All of which will help get you in the mood for the annual Winchester Books Festival in April, too!

Read: Literary Winchester 

See a Shakespearean tragedy - or two

Love watching the Bard's works live on stage? You're in for a treat during March in Winchester, where you can catch productions of two Shakespearean tragedies. Book tickets to see a "classic" and "exhilarating" version of Macbeth at Theatre Royal Winchester at the start of the month, before catching an Othello which offers "razor-sharp insights on toxic masculinity, race, and human fallibility" at The Nutshell.

Macbeth at Winchester Theatre Royal.
Thursday 5 - Saturday 7 March.
📍Winchester city centre

Othello at The Nutshell. 
Tuesday 10 - Saturday 21 March. 
📍Winchester city centre

Kick off your weekend with brunch and a run

Start your weekend well by joining Hampshire Pantry's new run club, which starts on Saturday 7 March. They'll lead you on a 5k running route, leaving at 8.15am from the Hampshire Pantry car park. Everyone is welcome, whether you want to run or walk. Your morning's exertion will end back at Hampshire Pantry, where brunch, coffee and delicious seasonal treats await you.

Hampshire Pantry Run Club at Hampshire Pantry. 
From Saturday 7 March.
📍Winchester city

Take part in a community jam

Expect an exciting mix of performances, hands-on workshops, jams and taster sessions - from samba and ukulele to song-writing and spoken word poetry - for Sound Winchester 2026. Taking over The Arc for the day, the free celebration of sound includes a collaborate poetry-writing session inspired by Winchester city, a performance from Winnall Rock School, a sound bath, a song-writing circle and a community jam, where everyone is welcome to bring an instrument and get involved.

Sound Winchester 2026 at The Arc. 
Saturday 7 March. 
📍Winchester city centre

Watch the Six Nations with a pint of Flower Pots

Head to The Flower Pots Inn & Brewery in Cheriton to watch all of England's Six Nations matches. They're being screened in the pub's big screen in the barn, where you can enjoy the atmosphere with a pint of local beer brewed on site.

Six Nations Rugby at The Flower Pots Inn & Brewery. 
Saturday 7 and 14 March.
📍Cheriton, near Alresford

Listen to spoken word inspired by strong women

Pick your own price to get a seat at this local talent showcase inspired by International Women's Day. University of Winchester students, alongside young people from Playmakers Youth Theatre, have collaborated to create powerful spoken word pieces inspired by strong women of our time. These will be performed alongside the work of local spoken word artists, and accompanied by live, improvised soundscapes from University of Winchester Music Students.

International Women's Day Local Talent Showcase at Theatre Royal Winchester.
Sunday 8 March. 
📍Winchester city centre

Get up close to the Flying Scotsman

Historic locomotive the Flying Scotsman is coming to Winchester district this month. You can book tickets to ride the rails behind the iconic steam train, take photographs, enjoy a tour of the footplate, or even eat a cooked breakfast on board as you travel through the Hampshire countryside.

Flying Scotsman Experiences at The Watercress Line. 
Tuesday 10 - Saturday 21 March. 
📍Alresford

Solve a murder mystery inside Winchester's oldest bookshop

Roam around historic bookshop P&G Wells for a murder mystery-style experience, with a literary twist. The Forgotten Chapter is an immersive literary mystery with live performance and hidden clues around the bookshop. Your ticket includes a glass of prosecco and gets you 13% off any purchases made on the night.

The Forgotten Chapter at P&G Wells.
Friday 13 March. 
📍Winchester city centre

Party with Taylor Swift (kind of)

Dance along to four mega pop icons all on one stage. This family-friendly pop party showcases tribute artists who will bring the magic of Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Chappell Roan and Sabrina Carpenter to Theatre Royal Winchester. Just don't forget your friendship bracelets.

Flowers and Friendship Bracelets at Theatre Royal Winchester. 
Saturday 14 March.
📍Winchester city centre

Sip wine and solve crime

If you love true crime and a good red, this niche night out is for you. A live storytelling experience with a well stocked bar, True Crime and Wine sees two amateur sleuths delve into some of the world's most mysterious true crime tales. Expect a few interactive games along the way to test your detective skills. A curated selection of wines will be available throughout the evening.

True Crime and Wine at Winchester Guildhall. 
Saturday 14 March. 
📍Winchester city centre

Mark Mother's Day in Winchester

An important date for your diary: Mother's Day falls on Sunday 15 March 2026. If you're celebrating in Winchester, we've got lots of ideas, whatever mum's vibe. You could book afternoon tea at Bombay Sapphire Distillery or Marwell Zoo, a vineyard tour and tasting at The Grange or a Mothering Sunday sauna ritual at Woodland Sauna. How about a bottomless karaoke brunch at The Broadway? Not forgetting all the great spots around Winchester serving up special Mother's Day menus, like The Tichborne Arms, The Wykeham Arms and Lucky Lychee.

Looking for a Mother's Day present? Read our guide to lovely gift shops in Winchester or Winchester experience gifts to enjoy together. Winchester's Street Markets are also a great place to find unique and special gifts.

Read: Mother's Day in Winchester

Sing along to old and new Celtic songs for St Patrick's Day

The Celtic Songwriter Circle, made up of Ryan O’Reilly, Calum Bolland and Simon Maguire, are performing Celtic songs old, new, traditional and original at The Railway Inn on St Patrick's Day weekend. Performed in the round, it'll be an atmospheric evening where singing along is definitely encouraged.

The Celtic Songwriter Circle at The Railway Inn. 
Sunday 15 March. 
📍Winchester city centre

Take a candlelight yoga class in a medieval hall

A unique yoga class set inside Winchester's 13th century Great Hall. The atmospheric experience will be lit by the soft glow of candlelight and set to live music from The Bossard Quartet. Take in the majestic surroundings and rich history of the Great Hall while you stretch it out in Savasana.

Yoga by Candlelight with String Quartet at The Great Hall. 
Wednesday 18 March. 
📍Winchester city centre

Step inside Winchester Cathedral's secret spaces

Step beyond the public spaces of the Cathedral and uncover hidden stories on this behind-the-scenes tour. With an expert guide leading the way, you’ll explore rarely seen areas and discover parts of the Cathedral normally closed to visitors. The 90-minute tour takes in secret spaces like the Chantry Chapels, home to the tombs of powerful medieval bishops, the Holy Sepulchre Chapel, where rare 12th-century wall paintings survive and the Crypt. You'll also be guided up the bell ringers’ route into the tower to the roof space high above the nave.

Behind Locked Doors Tour at Winchester Cathedral. 
Wednesday 18 March. 
📍Winchester city centre

Have a street food feast at a local brewery

Dummer Down Brewery is opening up their beloved taproom again from Friday 20 March for the warmer months. They've got a handful of food trucks serving up dishes to compliment your pints too. Swing by to sample food from Field & Furnace on 20 March, The Travelling Thai on 21 March, Earth to Oven on 27 March and Down D Islands on 28 March.

Dummer Down Brewery reopening. 
Friday 20 March. 
📍near Basingstoke

Walk in nature on the Spring Equinox

Join a guided walk along the River Itchen to mark the Spring Equinox. You'll join a small group for a wander along the city's treasured chalk stream, through water meadows and into a secret nature reserve to observe the signs of spring. The gentle 90-minute walk will also offer simple practices to honour the turning of the wheel of the year.

Spring equinox walk, from Kingsgate. 
Saturday 21 March. 
📍Winchester city centre

Laugh out loud at a comedy gala

Join Theatre Royal Winchester for a stellar evening of stand-up comedy at one of Winchester Comedy Festival's regular seasonal galas. Expect jokes from Jo Caulfield, Steve Bugeja, Sunil Patel and Tom Deacon (MC).

Winchester Comedy Festival: Spring Gala 2026 at Theatre Royal Winchester. 
Saturday 21 March.
📍Winchester city centre

Explore pattern and playfulness at a Yinka Shonibare exhibition

Visit The Arc Gallery's current exhibition: Yinka Shonibare CBE RA: Patterns of Power. You'll get to see a selection of artworks spanning 20 years of the artist’s career, including 40 woodblocks and screenprints. Shonibare is a Royal Academician and internationally acclaimed artist who explores and confronts history and identity, often through the lens of art history and its figures of cultural power.

Yinka Shonibare CBE RA: Patterns of Power at The Arc Gallery. 
Until Wednesday 3 June. 
📍Winchester city centre

Welcome spring with a woodland wellness retreat

Mark the Spring Equinox with a day spent outside in a woodland just outside Winchester city. You'll spend an afternoon being guided through meditation and breathwork before a cacao ceremony followed by a sound bath with reiki healing. Pull an oracle card before gathering around an open fire to set intentions for the season ahead.

Spring Equinox: Blossom of the Heart at Jolly Moon Forest Garden. 
Saturday 21 March. 
📍near Winchester city

Bounce around Hinton Ampner like an Easter bunny

Don your bunny ears, consult your trail sheet and head off around the Hinton Ampner estate. The Easter trail includes 10 games and activities for the whole family to get involved in, plus a chocolate egg to collect at the end. Each trail sheet costs £3.50.

Easter egg hunt at Hinton Ampner. 
Saturday 21 March - Saturday 12 April. 
📍near Alresford

Immerse yourself in the works of Van Gogh

See Van Gogh's masterpieces come to life at the Winchester Science Centre this month, before the experience closes on Sunday 22 March. The exhibition, which has toured all over the world, has been reimagined for the planetarium dome, where you are transported through Van Gogh’s world, from the Netherlands to Arles, surrounded by over 3,000 stunning images of his most famous works, including 'Starry Night' and 'Sunflowers'. The entire experience is set to a powerful classical score.

Van Gogh Alive at Winchester Science Centre
Until Sunday 22 March. 
📍Winchester city

See extraordinary contemporary performances

RAW is an annual collaboration across Winchester's arts venues, bringing exciting contemporary performances to the city's calendar. This March, you can grab tickets to see shows such as screwball monologue I Saw Satan at the 7-Eleven at The Nutshell and You & Us, a poetic performance combining live dance and film, at Theatre Royal Winchester. There is also an art exhibition as part of the week and a number of workshops to take part in.

RAW - Winchester's Contemporary Performance Week at various locations. 
Tuesday 24 - Sunday 29 March. 
📍Winchester city centre

Spot spring flowers around Winchester

Daffodils, crocuses, blossom and the last of the snowdrops are all out there ready to spot around Winchester district, with colourful tulips soon to join in. Get outside and enjoy the new bursts of colour early spring brings. National Trust properties Hinton Ampner and The Vyne have great gardens for spotting the first signs of spring, while The Avenue in Alresford is dotted with a rainbow of crocuses right now. Jolly swathes of daffodils have popped up all around Winchester city, with plenty brightening up Winchester Cathedral's grounds and Abbey Gardens. You could also try the Tree Trail, a free self-guided walking trail to spot the best of the blossom in Winchester city.

Paint pottery and eat pizza

Head to The Town House in Alresford for an evening of pottery painting with The Pottery Pantry. Your ticket includes pottery to paint and all the supplies you need to make a masterpiece, plus a sourdough pizza to keep your creativity fuelled.

The Pottery Panty at The Town House. 
Wednesday 25 March. 
📍Alresford

Make your own spring wreath

Decorative wreathes aren't just for Christmas. Fashion a spring-inspired door wreath out of seasonal blooms and greenery with Wildbunch Florists. They'll be taking over the stretch tent in the garden of The Tichborne Arms for the morning on Friday 27 March.

Wildbunch Spring Wreath Workshop at The Tichborne Arms. 
Friday 27 March.
📍near Alresford

Take part in an Easter egg trail around Wickham

Collect a free trail map from either the Meon Valley Trail car park or the info desk upstairs in Warwick Lane Shopping Centre, then explore Wickham on an egg-exciting Easter-themed trail. Completed trails equal chocolatey prizes for children!

Wickham Easter Egg Trail, from Wickham Lane Shopping centre. 
Saturday 28 March - Saturday 12 April. 
📍Wickham

Hunt for Easter clues around Winchester city centre

Hop your way around Winchester City centre with the free Bunny Hop Easter Trail. The family-friendly trail invites explorers of all ages to hunt for nine hidden Easter-themed words displayed in local business windows across Winchester city centre. Pick up or download a trail sheet, follow the map through Winchester’s historic streets, and once completed, return it to a hub location to receive a treat and be entered into a prize draw to win an Easter-inspired hamper.

Bunny Hop Easter Trail in Winchester city centre. 
Saturday 28 March - Sunday 12 April. 
📍Winchester city centre

Spend the weekend with Vikings

Pop into Winchester City Museum at the end of this month to spend the weekend hanging out with Viking reenactors Bjarnafolk. There will be opportunities to discover how write in runes, take part in Viking craft sessions and learn about the history of Viking weapons.

Viking Weekend: Bjarnafolk at Winchester City Museum.
Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 March. 
📍Winchester city centre