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October 2008

Adjutant Captain in Silver Display

Trafalgar Day gun marks anniversary at Fort Nelson

Seriously spooky - Halloween horror at historic fort

QHotels' Norton Park first to Achieve Silver Standard

QHotels is the AA Hotel Group of the Year

Watercress Line Successful Again with a Substantial Grant Awarded by Heritage Lottery Fund

September 2008

The Hampshire River that won the Lottery

Heavens above

New eco-friendly bag to promote Winchester's attractions

Spotlight on Wickham as a tourist destination as the Cultural Olympiad launches UK-wide

August 2008

Prisoners in the Westgate ... again!

Armouries' Grand Military Tattoo Takes to the Skies

VJ Day - Fort Nelson Pays Tribute to the Forgotten Army

Rare Congo Enigma Born

Young People Invited to Make a Noise in Winchester

July 2008

Tourism Summit Inspires Local Businesses

City Space promises a Butterfly Summer

Going Saxon at the City Museum

Marwell Zoological Park welcomes second baby giraffe

Tourism Summit holds Olympic Promise for Winchester

Miniature Steam and Models Day at Twyford Waterworks

Jane Austen visits the City Museum during Winchester's Year of Heroes

June 2008

The Big Fat Hairy Hat Fair Exhibition

Recent work - paintings by Clare Goodman

Volunteer programme for Winchester Museums

Cycling in Winchester - the long and the short of it

Bees-a-buzzin' are back

English Project marks 80th anniversary of the Oxford English Dictionary

Enjoy your riding

Cycling is on the up

May 2008

Lads and Dads in the City Museum (lasses welcome too!)

Winchester cyclists are streets ahead

Hop along to Marwell Zoo this half term

Spring Open Day at Twyford Waterworks

April 2008

Royal Armouries Fort Nelson to undergo £3.5 million revamp after winning Heritage Lottery Grant

Driving tourism excellence in Winchester

Civil War brought to Life for All in Hampshire Countryside

March 2008

Watercress Line gains Visit Britain's VAQAS accreditation

Small steps to a smaller footprint

February 2008

Raymond Blanc launches eighth Brasserie Blanc in Winchester

The Romans return

New tourism scheme encourages greener visits

January 2008

City Museum bucks the national tourism trend for visitor figures

Fly into your Valentine's heart with Marwell's inseparable lovebirds

December 2007

Skate under the stars for the first time ever at Marwell Zoological Park

November 2007

Email excellence makes Winchester a winner

October 2007

Winchester eateries celebrate gastronomic success

Double Delight as Marwell Zoological Park celebrates two rare Somali Wild Ass births

Alfie Bears All

September 2007

Halloween fun at Marwell Zoological Park this October half term

Winchester events for autumn & Christmas

Marwell's Siamang gibbons receive a royal visitor

Winchester's 'Golden Age' begins

Halloween Horrors at the Westgate Museum

August 2007

Cathedral and Council hatch plan to display Silver Egg

Tiger released for display

Marwell Zoological Park's gibbons swing into their new home

Norton Park completes refurbishment

Do you fancy making your own Wallace and Gromit style animated film?

Whatever the weather there's always a warm welcome waiting in Winchester!

July 2007

Winchester's Saxon hanging bowl is home!

Intech goes galactic

Wildlife art exhibition

Hampshire Artists Open Studios 2007

June 2007

Award Winning Hutton's Brasserie Celebrates 1st Birthday!

Free training for Alresford businesses

Cresson Creative nominated for award

A child's eye view of City Museum

Oh what fun. Did you make it yourself?

Be a spitfire pilot at the Watercress Line's 'War on the Line' event

Visitors and residents get a rare chance to see inside Abbey House

Free workshops to spark summer tourism success

Marwell Zoological Park advises visitors to avoid zoo on Sunday 3rd June

May 2007

Soldiers of the Queen & Kids Activity Days

Go on a big safari at Marwell Zoo

Champagne & Celebration at Lainston House

Exceptional Facilities, First Class Service & Great Food at The Winchester Hotel...

April 2007

Marwell Zoo celebrates twin birth of endangered monkey species

You beauty - Australian bush walk is a hit at Marwell Zoo

Watercress Line's website reaches 5 million hits!

Meet Mutota and Khama, Marwell's little kings

March 2007

Thrilled zebras and oryx run riot at Marwell

Revitalise, revisit and revive

Easter activities at Winchester Military Museums

Best foot forward

Britain's first ever 'healthy' chocolate Easter eggs are being made with watercress

Open day at Chocolatecraft

Royal Marines Museum re-introduces great savings for the family

Temporary exhibition of Crestwood College students' work at AGC museum

Marwell Zoo's giraffe babies need your help in deciding their names.

Winchester Tourist Guides' new website

Winchester's Lainston House Hotel heads for national tourism glory!

Rare tamarin birth a double success for Marwell Zoo

February 2007

Marwell zoo launches campaign to protect endangered animals

Romance is alive in Winchester this Valentine's Day

Madagascar matters to Marwell

Half term activites at Winchester Military Museums

Record visitor numbers at Marwell Zoological Park

January 2007

Teachers' open evening

Winchester MAYfest benefits from local teamwork

A big hand for tourism meeting

Proven success for Winchester Visitor Guide

Chocolate Unwrapped

Valentine's Day at the Westgate

Double endorsement for Intech Science Centre

Mayor opens the door on international artist at work

December 2006

Return to a 1940's Christmas at the Watercress Line

Sector meeting brings 'bed heads' to The Winchester Hotel

Festive Fun @ Royal Armouries Fort Nelson

Christmas problems: solved in a TICk!

November 2006

The Bar Awards

Email.excellence@winchester.gov.uk

New Cameras Record Otters at Winchester City Mill

Winchester celebrates Islamic Art

New shopping leaflet highlights Winchester's hidden retail gems

Viking Competition Winners at the City Museum

October 2006

Gunpowder, Treason & Plot!

Thriller transports Watercress line to 2027

Blast from the Past plus Half-term Halloween Horror

Call to the Young at Art for Winchester's Families!

Tourism success again for Winchester!

A Ghoulish Guided Tour for Halloween

September 2006

Quality marque for Marwell promises great visitor experience

Blues' butties make for a better bite

Winchester: aiming for fame again

Winchester to host the prestigious Olympics of Motocross

Ice Rink Announcement

July 2006

Pupils learn about night sky with new interactive display

Travel back in time at Alton's 12th Annual Bus Rally!

Trout and Watercress Tempt Top Travel Writers to Winchester

Jane Austen in Winchester - Series of Guided Walks

June 2006

Tourist Guides - Guided Walk for Families - History of Winchester

SPITFIRE displays and Strictly Dance fever at the Watercress Line's 'War on the Line' event