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Welcome to Winchester

Welcome to the official tourism website for Winchester - one of England's most beautiful cities.

Winchester, England, is a unique heritage city just an hour south west of London, with a magnificent Cathedral, award-winning pubs and restaurants and a tempting array of independent shops, all surrounded by fabulous rolling countryside and pretty Hampshire villages.

Book your accommodation in Winchester, find out about things to do and see what events in Winchester are coming up.

Walk off into the Winchester sunset

The spectacular skies that grace Winchester just before dusk have been garnering some attention recently. And as love is in the air right now, Visit Winchester is offering a Sunset break until 28 February to celebrate.

A free leaflet tracing a self-guided walk past some of the most picturesque scenes in England is available to download here.

Take a look at our beautiful selection of sunsets of Winchester city centre and surrounding countryside here.

Find all sorts of treasures in Winchester this Half Term!

Follow exciting treasure trails, get crafty or have fun with science - click here for more ideas to keep the children busy over the holiday.

Westgate Museum to re-open on 9 February

Winchester's fortified medieval gateway, which served as a debtors' prison for 150 years, will re-open to the public on the 9 February. During the museum's annual winter closedown important repair work was carried out to replace the roof. Why not click here and take a virtual tour of the museum while you wait for it to open again?

Peter Snow speaks in Winchester

One of Britain's best known journalists and presenters, Peter Snow reflects on his career in his special lecture 'History in the making - 50 years of broadcasting' at Christ Church on 10 February. Click here for more information.

Exclusive to the tourist information centre - handmade Jane Austen bears

Jane Austen fans will love our new handmade bears based on characters from Pride and Prejudice - including the popular Mr Darcy! Locally made by Nancy Norton, these collector's items are available to buy while stocks last until the end of March.

Watch the NEW Winchester Festivals film

If the cold weather is getting you down, brighten up your day by reminding yourself what a great place Winchester is and watch our new film about the city's summer festival season.

Where to stay
Looking for somewhere to stay in Winchester? You can choose from a wide variety of properties in the heart of Winchester's city centre and in the surrounding Hampshire countryside for both bed and …
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Things to do
Winchester is packed with historic buildings, museums, family attractions and tranquil green spaces just waiting to be explored. If you are not sure where to begin, take a look at our popular attract …
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Shopping
A paradise for shopping connoisseurs, Winchester boasts a tempting array of independent shops, boutiques and art galleries in scenic settings. The city's compact, pedestrian-friendly streets are a …
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