October in Winchester

    29 amazing things to do this month

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    Plan half-term

    Discover Halloween events and autumnal activities in Winchester

    Wizard Week
    Winchester's historic waterways

    Discover waterside landmarks and walks

    River Itchen circular walk west
    Firework displays to book now

    Get ready for Bonfire Night in Winchester

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    Jane Austen 250

    Celebrate 250 years of the Hampshire-born author

    Jane Austen's House Museum

    Discover Your Winchester

    Plan your visit to Winchester. Choose from the categories below and we'll make some suggestions for you.

    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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    What's on in Winchester

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    Wizard Week

    The Watercress Line

    DATE: 25 Oct 2025 - 2 Nov 2025

    This Halloween, The Watercress Line becomes a spellbinding world of magic,…
    An immersive flower festival is coming to Winchester Cathedral next…

    Cosmic Christmas

    Winchester Science Centre

    DATE: 6 Dec 2025 - 23 Dec 2025

    Santa is back in the Planetarium for Cosmic Christmas! Blast off on a…

    Hat Fair

    DATE: 3 Jul 2027 - 3 Jul 2027

    Hat Fair is a family-friendly festival of Street Performance and Outdoor…

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