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Winchester BID celebrates Independent Business Month
Posted on: 13 June 2025
This July, celebrate local, independent retailers in the communities they serve
Independent Business Month
Celebrating the vibrant, unique, and hardworking independent businesses across the Winchester district
Summer in Winchester
Join us for a sensational summer in Winchester district, with heaps of family fun, outdoor adventures and a festival season in full swing
A day with Jane
Celebrate 250 years of the Hampshire-born author with our Austen-inspired itinerary
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InstaVolt Winchester Superhub
OPEN 24/7
Situated off the A34 on Andover Road North, the InstaVolt Winchester Superhub is one of the largest and most accessible EV charging…
OPEN 24/7
Situated off the A34 on Andover Road North, the InstaVolt…
Winchester will celebrate its vibrant culinary scene again as A Taste of Winchester returns for a delicious fortnight of food and drink. Running from…
Winchester will celebrate its vibrant culinary scene again as A Taste of…
Hat Fair is a family-friendly festival of Street Performance and Outdoor Arts.
The festival takes place every year during the first weekend of July…
Hat Fair is a family-friendly festival of Street Performance and Outdoor…
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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Enjoy the sights and sounds of a weekend of heritage diesel traction during the Diesel Gala at The Watercress Line.
The gala will see the railway…
Enjoy the sights and sounds of a weekend of heritage diesel traction…
Savour specialist wines, paired with an artisan charcuterie board, whilst enjoying expert wine talks from The Naked Grape and Louis Pommery onboard…
Savour specialist wines, paired with an artisan charcuterie board, whilst…
An Audience with Lucy Worsley on Jane Austen
The Great Hall with Westgate Museum
DATE: 5 Sept 2025 - 5 Sept 2025
Dr. Lucy Worsley has years of experience delivering historical information in digestible and engaging formats. From her work with the BBC, Historic…
Dr. Lucy Worsley has years of experience delivering historical…
In the year that we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, Beyond the Bonnets gives a voice to those who were overlooked by…
In the year that we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane…
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A day with Jane
Posted on: 3 June 2025
An itinerary for exploring Jane Austen's Winchester in a day
Posted on: 2 June 2025
The best routes through and around Winchester district for people of all abilities to enjoy.