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Winchester's luxury holiday cottages finalists in tourism awards
Posted on: 20 November 2024
Winchester businesses earn recognition for excellence...
Spend an evening under the stars
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Explore winter walks in Winchester
Take in the fresh air with our favourite seasonal strolls
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…
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market is recognised as one of the best in Europe.
Taking place from 22 November until 22 December, Winchester…
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market is recognised as one of the best in…
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Winchester College
Founded in 1382, Winchester College has the longest continuous history of any English school and it still occupies its original medieval…
Founded in 1382, Winchester College has the longest continuous history of…
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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The annual lantern parade returns to Winchester Cathedral, and this year the theme is Christmas Creatures. Join Winchester Cathedral in coming…
The annual lantern parade returns to Winchester Cathedral, and this year…
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…
This Christmas, unwrap a memory-making adventure that your family will treasure for years to come as you take part in the Santa's Grotto experience…
This Christmas, unwrap a memory-making adventure that your family will…
Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon 50 years
DATE: 23 Nov 2024 - 23 Nov 2024
Fifty years on from the release of The Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd are celebrating by recreating their famous 1973 London Planetarium press…
Fifty years on from the release of The Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd…
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Posted on: 19 November 2024
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