Latest news and blogs about Winchester

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing

July 5, 2019

Join Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium this July for a dedicated space-schedule of events that is guaranteed to feed inquisitive minds and inspire budding young scientists.

2019’s exciting Guildhall Winchester line-up

June 26, 2019

The heart of the city is getting ready to welcome a brilliant guest list of great names and world-class entertainment. Have you checked out the line-up yet?

Festivals in Winchester

June 7, 2019

With a jam-packed and exciting schedule, there is no better place to be this festival season than the vibrant city of Winchester. From music, art and sports to food, drink and cultural heritage, there really is something for everyone to enjoy this summer.

Winchestival 2019 competition winner

June 6, 2019

A huge congratulations to Jennie from South Wonston for winning two tickets to Winchestival 2019 in our recent competition.

World Gin Day - Saturday 8 June

May 31, 2019

World Gin Day is nearly here and Winchester is getting ready to celebrate that famous Juniper spirit in style.

Baby news! Marwell Zoo welcomes an endangered okapi calf

May 6, 2019

Congratulations to the new mum on the safe arrival of her okapi calf born at the zoo – it’s a girl!

Glamping and camping retreats in Winchester

May 4, 2019

With a double whammy of bank holidays this month, why not discover some of the best spots to pitch up?

King and Scribes: The Birth of a Nation

May 3, 2019

Be one of the first to explore Kings and Scribes: The Birth of a Nation, a stunning new exhibition at Winchester Cathedral opening on 21 May.

Win two adult tickets to Winchestival

May 2, 2019

Winchester’s city music festival returns on 15 June with a line up that’s bigger and better, and we’re giving away two free adult tickets!

An itinerary for a great day out in Winchester

May 1, 2019

Be sure to make the most of your visit by taking advantage of all the city has to offer. There really are so many things to do and see, places to stop by for a bite to eat as well as a great variety of shopping spots to treat yourself.

Winchester tops BBC Good Food's list for best UK city breaks

April 25, 2019

The BBC Good Food team found plenty of fun and food to satisfy families in Winchester…

The BRICKOSAURS! have taken over at Marwell Zoo...

April 8, 2019

Something very new, very big and very exciting has arrived at Marwell Zoo in time for this year’s Easter school holidays…

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