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How to spend a day in Winchester: things to do, see and eat
Posted on: 13 March 2026
Your Winchester day trip itinerary, from coffee stops and indie shops to traditional pubs and countryside walks
Your guide to what's on in Winchester during the Easter holidays - egg hunts, spring crafts and more
Your guide to what's on in Winchester during the Easter holidays - egg…
Discover dreamy spots for afternoon tea in Winchester
Discover dreamy spots for afternoon tea in Winchester
Discover our top picks for celebrating Mother's Day (15 March 2026) in Winchester
Discover our top picks for celebrating Mother's Day (15 March 2026) in…
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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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An evening of opera with Wild Arts, the critically-acclaimed opera touring company who are bringing their famous operatic show to Winchester for the…
An evening of opera with Wild Arts, the critically-acclaimed opera touring…
The famous Real Ale Train, or RAT as it is affectionately known, returns in 2026 to continue its tradition of serving real ale from the bar car…
The famous Real Ale Train, or RAT as it is affectionately known, returns…
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…
Winchester College is one of the oldest schools in the country and still occupies its original medieval buildings. Tours of the College’s original…
Winchester College is one of the oldest schools in the country and still…
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