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Second-hand shopping in Winchester
Posted on: 11 September 2026
Discover sustainable stores, markets and events to shop for pre-loved and vintage treasures in Winchester
Discover sustainable stores, markets and events to shop for pre-loved and vintage treasures in Winchester
Discover sustainable stores, markets and events to shop for pre-loved and…
Find boardgame cafés and escape rooms, plus pubs with darts, ping pong and more in Winchester
Find boardgame cafés and escape rooms, plus pubs with darts, ping pong and…
Head off on a walking trail with a perfectly-planned pub stop on route
Head off on a walking trail with a perfectly-planned pub stop on route
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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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A String Orchestra Concert - The First Movement
The Hospital of St Cross & Almshouse of Noble Poverty (Venue)
DATE: 21 Nov 2026 - 21 Nov 2026
The Orchestra Session presents its debut concert, "The First Movement" - an evening of Bach, Pachelbel, Vivaldi, Mendelssohn and Dvořák performed by…
The Orchestra Session presents its debut concert, "The First Movement" -…
Winchester College’s War Cloister is the largest private war memorial in Europe.These thought-provoking tours of War Cloister bring to life the…
Winchester College’s War Cloister is the largest private war memorial in…
Uniquely, the College Archives are housed in the same rooms built for their storage in the 1390s, situated in the heart of our ancient buildings.This…
Uniquely, the College Archives are housed in the same rooms built for…
Tuck into a tasty curry from the comfort of the preserved carriages, experiencing the nostalgic sights, sounds and smells of the steam railway as you…
Tuck into a tasty curry from the comfort of the preserved carriages,…
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