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Where to see Christmas lights in Winchester
Posted on: 7 October 2025
Watch Winchester district light up for Christmas at these switch-on events
Family-friendly Halloween events and days out around Winchester this October 2025 half-term
Family-friendly Halloween events and days out around Winchester this…
Discover spooky spots and haunted, historic locations in and around Winchester district
Discover spooky spots and haunted, historic locations in and around…
Start planning your next autumnal escape with these top picks and special offers
Start planning your next autumnal escape with these top picks and special…
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Vibrant. Ancient. Cultured.
A city steeped in history, Winchester is England’s ancient capital and former seat of King Alfred the Great.
Today Winchester combines the best of city life with the freshness of the surrounding countryside. One hour from London, this is England as it used to be.
With world class attractions and architecture including a magnificent college, award-winning pubs and restaurants and a tempting array of independent shops. This culturally rich medieval city is surrounded by idyllic Hampshire villages and the fabulous rolling countryside of the South Downs National Park.
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This Halloween, The Watercress Line becomes a spellbinding world of magic, mischief, and spooky fun for the whole family! This historic railway is…
This Halloween, The Watercress Line becomes a spellbinding world of magic,…
An immersive flower festival is coming to Winchester Cathedral next year. Floral installations will be taking over the ancient, sacred space in…
An immersive flower festival is coming to Winchester Cathedral next…
Santa is back in the Planetarium for Cosmic Christmas! Blast off on a live-action immersive festive space adventure for the whole family, meet the…
Santa is back in the Planetarium for Cosmic Christmas! Blast off on a…
Hat Fair is a family-friendly festival of Street Performance and Outdoor Arts.
The festival takes place every year during the first weekend of July…
Hat Fair is a family-friendly festival of Street Performance and Outdoor…
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