Winchester Events
The Watoto Christmas Fair
Tue 10 Nov and Wed 11 Nov
The Tithe Barn
Old Ditcham,
Ditcham nr Petersfield GU31 5RQ
The magical Watoto Christmas Fair is back for the seventeenth year and is better than ever!
We have over 50 stalls of fabulous gifts and foodie...
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Badapple Theatre Company present 'Back to the Land Girls'
Thu 22 Oct
Mapledurwell & Up Nately Village Hall, Mapledurwell, Basingstoke RG25 2LS
One of Badapple’s best-loved classic shows is back after 15 years! With beautiful songs from SONY Award Winning songwriter, and BBC Radio 4 host, Jez...
HMS Sultan Bonfire & Fireworks Night 2026 – 70th Anniversary Special
Thu 29 Oct
Polo Fields HMS Sultan:
By car: Use postcode PO13 9XH or What3Words: noble.sizes.gaps for parking
Entry On foot: Pedestrian entrance at postcode or What3Words: system.yoga.fishery PO12 3TR
HMS Sultan's spectacular Bonfire and Fireworks Night returns this October half-term, and this year we're celebrating something extra...
Boots & Beats Tuesday Class
Tue 20 Oct, Tue 27 Oct, and more dates until Tue 29 Dec
Bordon Working Men's Club, Alma Road, Bordon, , Bordon GU35 0DH
Join us for an evening of fun, laughter and line dancing as we celebrate the launch of Bordon’s newest dance community!...
Boots & Beats Thursday Class
Thu 22 Oct, Thu 29 Oct, and more dates until Thu 31 Dec
Bordon Working Men's Club, Alma Road, Bordon, , Bordon GU35 0DH
Join us for an evening of fun, laughter and line dancing as we celebrate the launch of Bordon’s newest dance community!...
Halloween Hoedown
Fri 30 Oct
Bordon Working Men's Club, Alma Road, Bordon, , Bordon GU35 0DH
BOOTS & BEATS HALLOWEEN HOEDOWN
Get ready to swap your usual boots for something a little more wicked… because Boots & Beats is throwing a...
Gosport Jazz Club - Traditional Jazz
Wed 21 Oct
Gosport & Fareham Rugby Football Club, Dolphin Crescent, Gosport PO12 2HE
Sarah Spencer's Transatlantic band make a welcome return to the club. Please Note the bar is card only, NO CASH...
Famous Film & TV Vehicles Roll into Gunwharf Quays This Half Term
Mon 26 Oct to Sat 31 Oct
Gunwharf Quays, Gunwharf Quays House, Portsmouth PO1 3TZ
Free 'Haunted Highway' event brings legendary screen-inspired motors and Halloween fun to the waterfront destination...
MyCarBOOTY Sunday Car Boot Sale
Sun 25 Oct, Sun 1 Nov, and more dates until Sun 29 Nov
Country Market, Osborne & Malthouse Farms, Kingsley, Bordon GU35 0QP
Our ever popular outdoor car boot sale in the rural hampshire countryside. Easy to find on A325 main road. Large level grass site. Well established...
October's Comedy in Hook
Sat 24 Oct
Elizabeth Hall, Raven Rd, Hook RG27 9HH
Laughter Craft Comedy are back in Hook
We are bringing a line up full of TV and Award Winning Comedians plus a licensed bar!...
October's Comedy in Sherfield-On-Loddon
Sat 24 Oct
Sherfield-on-Loddon Village Hall, Reading Rd, Sherfield Green, Sherfield on Loddon, Hook RG27 0EZ
Laughter Craft Comedy are back in Sherfield-On-Loddon
We are bringing a line up full of TV and Award Winning Comedians plus a licensed bar!...
Two Halves of Guinness
Wed 21 Oct to Sat 24 Oct
The Salberg Studio, Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA
Sir Alec Guinness’ commanding performance as Obi-Wan Kenobi in Star Wars secured his fame for future generations...
Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
Tue 27 Oct to Sat 31 Oct
Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA
Direct from its triumph in the West End where it won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is a unique and...
East Is East
Tue 3 Nov, Thu 5 Nov to Sat 7 Nov, Mon 9 Nov to Sat 14 Nov
Salisbury Playhouse, Malthouse Lane, Salisbury SP2 7RA
Family can hold you together and tear you apart.
Salford, 1971. The Khan family are living above a chip shop and on the fault line between two...
Small Wonders: Reimaging British Art
Tue 20 Oct to Sun 25 Oct, Tue 27 Oct to Sun 1 Nov, Tue 3 Nov to Sun 8 Nov, Tue 10 Nov
The Base Greenham, Greenham Business Park, Communications Road, Thatcham RG19 6HN
50 artists. 50 new works. Five decades of British art.
What happens when 50 leading British artists are invited to look back at their own place in...
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Dracula
Thu 29 Oct to Sat 31 Oct
Trinity Theatre
Albert Road
Southsea PO4 0LX
Liz Lochhead’s 1985 stage adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula closely follows the gothic horror classic while reimagining Mina and Lucy as...
Autumn Exhibition
Sat 31 Oct and Sun 1 Nov
The Community Centre
Emsworth PO10 7DD
We are holding our Annual Art Exhibition and sale on 31st October & 2nd November in the Lumley Room at the Community Centre in Emsworth between 10am...
Wasing Pumpkins & Woodland Trail 2026
Fri 23 Oct to Sat 31 Oct
Wasing Pumpkin Picking & Woodland Trail, Wasing Lane
Aldermaston RG7 4LZ
On 16–31 October (selected dates), Wasing Estate is hosting its annual ‘Pick Your Own Pumpkins and Woodland Trail’ for ticket holders to kick off...
FREE taster session with the Thatcham Rock Choir
Tue 20 Oct, Tue 3 Nov, Tue 17 Nov
Thatcham Baptist Church, Wheelers Green Way, Thatcham RG19 4YF
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The Thatcham Rock Choir is led by local vocal coach Chloe Payne...
Halloween Trail: The Wild Witch
Mon 26 Oct to Fri 30 Oct
The Nature Discovery Centre, Lower Way, Thatcham, Berkshire RG19 3FU
Join us for a spooky Halloween-themed trail through our nature reserve. Follow the story of the witch who lives somewhere in the nature reserve.....
October Half-Term - Halloween and Autumn Arts and Crafts
Mon 26 Oct, Tue 27 Oct, Thu 29 Oct
The Nature Discovery Centre, Lower Way, Thatcham, Berkshire RG19 3FU
Bring the children along to make a range of Autumnal and Halloween themed crafts.
Join us in October Half Term for a fun session making crafts...
Sound Off – Social Zoom
Wed 4 Nov
Zoom PO11 0EH
‘We get together to chat music, and catch up with each other. Come as you are, log on and off at your convenience.
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Farnham Record Fair
Sun 15 Nov
Victoria Hall Charity
W Green Rd, Hartley Wintney, Hook , UK RG27 8RQ
LOVE VINYL RECORDS?
Then this is the event for you!
Vinyl lovers, collectors, and curious newcomers — Enjoy a day of crate digging with the...
Murder Before Evensong
Today to Sat 14 Nov
Watermill Theatre Ltd, Bagnor, Newbury RG20 8AE
Sometimes we must adapt or die.
In 1988, the postcard-perfect village of Champton is centred around St Mary’s Church, where traditions, rituals and...
Grayshott Folk Club welcomes back: JOHN BLEK + Steve Jinski
Tue 27 Oct
Grayshott Village Hall
Headley Road,
Grayshott,
Nr. HINDHEAD GU26 6TZ
JOHN BLEK
Here at Grayshott Folk Club, we know and love the music that John Blek makes.
He has already appeared for us twice before (April 2019...
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Things to do around Winchester
Winchester is a charming city in Hampshire, England, that has a rich history and culture. It is a perfect destination for families who want to enjoy a variety of attractions and activities that are fun, educational, and affordable. Whether you are interested in castles, museums, zoos, or trains, Winchester has something for everyone. Here are some of the highlights of what you can do with your family in Winchester:
- Explore the city's heritage and legends at the Winchester Castle and Great Hall, where you can see the famous Round Table of King Arthur and learn about the history and myths of the medieval hall. You can also visit the beautiful garden outside and admire the views of the city. ³
- Experience the life of a soldier at HorsePower, the Museum of The King's Royal Hussars, where you can see the uniforms, weapons, medals, and models of the cavalry regiment, and try on some of the costumes. You can also trace the history of three famous regiments over a period of 300 years and marvel at the great heroes who won the Victoria Cross for their valour. ²
- Discover the wonders of science and nature at Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium, where you can play with over 100 hands-on exhibits, watch a show at the UK's largest standalone planetarium, and learn about the resident otters at the city mill. You can also enjoy the outdoor picnic area and the adventure playground. ⁴
- Meet over 250 species of animals at Marwell Zoo, a world-famous zoological park set in 140 acres of Hampshire countryside. You can see giraffes, zebras, rhinos, snow leopards, meerkats, and more, and join the daily talks and feeds. You can also explore the gardens, the adventure playgrounds, and the gift shop. ⁴
- Travel back in time on the Mid Hants Railway Watercress Line, a heritage steam railway that runs through the scenic heart of Hampshire. You can enjoy the views from the vintage carriages, and look out for special events like Santa Specials and Thomas the Tank Engine days. You can also visit the stations, the museum, and the workshop. ⁵
Winchester is a great place for a family day out or a weekend getaway. With so many attractions and activities to choose from, you'll never run out of things to do in Winchester. Book your tickets online and start planning your adventure today. ⁶
Source: Conversation with Bing, 29/01/2024
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(2) HorsePower, The Museum of The King's Royal Hussars. https://horsepowermuseum.co.uk/.
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