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    Celebrating the vibrant, unique, and hardworking independent businesses across the Winchester district

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    Join us for a sensational summer in Winchester district, with heaps of family fun, outdoor adventures and a festival season in full swing

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    A day with Jane

    Celebrate 250 years of the Hampshire-born author with our Austen-inspired itinerary

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    Immerse yourself in Winchester’s vibrant festival scene

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    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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    Celebrate the artistry of Regency embroidery in this exclusive one-day…

    Regency Ball

    The Great Hall with Westgate Museum

    DATE: 16 Aug 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

    As part of the celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of…
    Celebrate the artistry of Regency embroidery in this exclusive one-day…
    A special opportunity to view the original manuscript of Jane Austen’s…

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