Arts & culture
Hat Fair returns for 2025
Posted on: 11 February 2025
Play to the Crowd has announced that Hat Fair – the UK’s longest running festival of Outdoor Arts – is returning to the city on Saturday 5 July.
February half term in Winchester
Visit Winchester for fantastic family fun across the district this half term
Our pick of the best places to see spring flowers...
Our pick of the best places to see spring flowers...
Whether you’re a seasoned rambler looking for your next big hike or a city stroller wanting to take in the sights more sustainably, the Winchester…
Whether you’re a seasoned rambler looking for your next big hike or a city…
Experience the world premiere of "The Storytellers," an enchanting immersive son et lumière event set within the breathtaking Winchester…
Experience the world premiere of "The Storytellers," an enchanting…
Discover Your Winchester
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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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Historic Building Mythbusting by Dr James Wright
DATE: 24 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025
The Hospital of St Cross is delighted to welcome Dr James Wright, a presenter on Channel 4’s The Great British Dig and BBC Radio 4’s The Hidden…
The Hospital of St Cross is delighted to welcome Dr James Wright, a…
Meet Thomas & Friends™ at The Watercress Line!Time to Party with Thomas the Tank Engine at The Watercress Line. Spend the day creating family…
Meet Thomas & Friends™ at The Watercress Line!Time to Party with…
The Easter Bunny will be visiting The Watercress Line this Easter. Enjoy travelling on the heritage trains with themed sing-along songs and…
The Easter Bunny will be visiting The Watercress Line this Easter. Enjoy…
No. 8 College Street
DATE: 4 Jun 2025 - 30 Aug 2025
Jane Austen spent the final weeks of her life at No. 8 College Street, Winchester, and died there on the 18th July 1817. In the summer of 2025,…
Jane Austen spent the final weeks of her life at No. 8 College Street,…
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Green & sustainable
Five places to see snowdrops across Winchester
Posted on: 11 February 2025
Our pick of the best places to see spring flowers...
Made in Winchester
Find the perfect gift in Winchester
Posted on: 7 February 2025
Winchester is home to hundreds of charming independent shops, delightful dinner spots and enchanting experiences guaranteed to make the perfect present.