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An itinerary for a great day out in Winchester
Posted on: 14 October 2025
How to spend a day in Winchester, from coffee stops and indie shops to traditional pubs and countryside walks
Family-friendly Halloween events and days out around Winchester this October 2025 half-term
Family-friendly Halloween events and days out around Winchester this…
Discover spooky spots and haunted, historic locations in and around Winchester district
Discover spooky spots and haunted, historic locations in and around…
Start planning your next autumnal escape with these top picks and special offers
Start planning your next autumnal escape with these top picks and special…
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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Winchester Cathedral announces Organ Festival 2025: Celebrating the “Father Willis” Organ with a summer–autumn series of performances
A celebration…
Winchester Cathedral announces Organ Festival 2025: Celebrating the…
This Halloween, The Watercress Line becomes a spellbinding world of magic, mischief, and spooky fun for the whole family! This historic railway is…
This Halloween, The Watercress Line becomes a spellbinding world of magic,…
Angelic Women: The Friendship of Jane Austen and…
Winchester Cathedral
DATE: 23 May 2025 - 19 Oct 2025
A special opportunity to view the original manuscript of Jane Austen’s poem, in her hand, about the death of her close friend, Mrs Anne Lefroy. Anne…
A special opportunity to view the original manuscript of Jane Austen’s…
This annual sensational event, organised by Winchester BID and kindly sponsored by Dutton Gregory Solicitors, attracts many thousands of people to…
This annual sensational event, organised by Winchester BID and kindly…
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Christmas craft workshops in Winchester
Posted on: 9 October 2025
Get crafty this Christmas in Winchester with everything from wreath-making workshops to silversmithing