Winchester Events
Gosport Jazz Club - Traditional Jazz
Wed 1 Jul
Dolphin Crescent, Gosport PO12 2HE
A warm welcome to Paula Jackman's Jazz Masters. A seven piece band led by Paula, plays jazz from New Orleans‘ classic jazz up to music that was...
MyCarBOOTY Wednesday Car Boot Sale - FREE buyer entry
Wed 17 Jun, Wed 24 Jun, and more dates until Wed 29 Jul
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...
Car Show at Country Market in aid of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice
Sat 20 Jun
Country Market
Osborne Farms GU35 0QP
Car Show in aid of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice
Join us for a fantastic Community Car Show in support of Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care on Saturday...
MyCarBOOTY Sunday Car Boot Sale
Sun 21 Jun, Sun 28 Jun, and more dates until Sun 2 Aug
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...
Classic Car Sundays at Country Market
Sun 5 Jul
Country Market, Osborne & Malthouse Farms, Kingsley, Bordon GU35 0QP
Join us at Country Market on the first Sunday of each month for this regular Classic Car event. There is something for every vehicle enthusiast!...
The Yeomen of The Guard by Gilbert & Sullivan
Wed 24 Jun to Sat 27 Jun
The Spring Arts Centre, 56 East Street, Havant PO9 1BS
Havant Light Opera - founded 1978 - present fully costumed and staged performances of Gilbert & Sullivan's famous operetta, 'The Yeomen...
Comedy On The Green
Fri 26 Jun
Sarisbury Green Community Centre, The Green PO31 7AA
The wonderful air conditioned village hall in sarisbury green with 2 cheap bars and free parking, once again packs out the hall with 4 brilliant...
Tylney Hall Hotel - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun
Tylney Hall Hotel, Rotherwick RG27 9AZ
A large garden of 66 acres with beautiful vista, extensive woodlands, and fine avenues of wellingtonias...
PO9 & PO10 Residents Offer
Today and Tue 16 Jun
Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Havant PO9 6DX
Step inside the beautiful Edwardian mansion and discover the fascinating history of the Stansted Estate and the Ponsonby family, who purchased...
Stansted Summer Festival 2026
Sat 27 Jun and Sun 28 Jun
Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Havant PO9 6DX
Head to Stansted Park to enjoy its 6th annual Summer Festival – an eclectic weekend of family fun, quirky entertainment and a little bit of the...
Outdoor Theatre: The Great Gatsby
Wed 1 Jul
Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Havant PO9 6DX
We are delighted to welcome This is My Theatre Company to the Walled Gardens at Stansted Park with their family-friendly adaptation of F...
Outdoor Cinema: Dirty Dancing
Fri 3 Jul
Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Havant PO9 6DX
Nobody puts baby in the corner!
Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, romance, and legendary dance moves as Dirty Dancing lights up the...
Extended Upstairs, Downstairs Tour of Stansted House
Fri 3 Jul
Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Havant PO9 6DX
Join us for an extended tour of Stansted House, offering you the opportunity to visit two spaces that are not usually open to the public...
Outdoor Cinema: Frozen Sing-A-Long
Sat 4 Jul
Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Havant PO9 6DX
Let it go, let it go!
Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Frozen like never before as you watch and singalong with Elsa, Anna, Olaf and...
Outdoor Cinema: Mamma Mia! ExtrABBAganza
Sat 4 Jul
Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Havant PO9 6DX
Get ready for the ultimate ABBA and Mamma Mia! experience!
An all singing, all dancing ExtrABBAganza, where you can immerse yourself in the world...
Outdoor Cinema: The Gruffalo and Stick Man
Sun 5 Jul
Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Havant PO9 6DX
An amazing open-air family cinema experience at Stansted Park with a double bill of Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler animations...
Outdoor Cinema: Back To The Future
Sun 5 Jul
Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Havant PO9 6DX
Great Scott!
Pack a picnic, bring a blanket or camping chair, and watch the classic Back to the Future on a huge outdoor screen under the...
Outdoor Cinema: Pride & Prejudice
Sun 5 Jul
Stansted Park, Rowlands Castle, Havant PO9 6DX
“You have bewitched me, body and soul...”
Join us for a magical open-air screening of Pride & Prejudice!...
The Langstone Sessions: Wiyaala
Sat 20 Jun
St Nicholas Chapel, Langstone, Havant PO9 1SL
Wiyaala and Miha Petric bring their acclaimed acoustic collaboration to the UK, offering an intimate evening of music, storytelling, and cultural...
Southern Swing Band
Tue 7 Jul
Passfield Social Club, Liphook GU30 7RU
Southern Swing Band are returning for another concert, following their previous success.
Broadhatch House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun to Tue 23 Jun
Broadhatch House, Farnham GU10 5JJ
A 3½ acre garden set in lovely Hampshire countryside with views to Alice Holt. Divided into different areas by yew hedges and walled garden...
'Relatively Speaking' by Alan Ayckbourn
Tue 16 Jun to Sat 20 Jun
New Era Theatre, St George’s Centre, Andover Road, Wash Common, Newbury RG14 6NU
New Era Players look forward to bringing to the stage the brilliant Alan Ayckbourn comedy, ‘Relatively Speaking’...
Newbury Chamber Choir - Favourite Choral Anthems
Sat 20 Jun
St George's Church, Wash Common, Newbury RG14 6NU
Newbury Chamber Choir will be joined by the choristers of The Song School of Earley St Peter’s Church, Reading for this early evening summer concert...
Southsea Thai Food and Craft Festival
Sat 11 Jul and Sun 12 Jul
Southsea Common, Portsmouth PO5 3LR
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Southsea Common is brought to you by Magic of Thailand...
Burn the Floor: Supernova
Sat 27 Jun
Kings Theatre, Albert Road, Southsea, Portsmouth PO5 2QJ
Following his show-stopping partnerships on Strictly Come Dancing, Nikita Kuzmin will take centre stage in the high-octane new dance spectacular Burn...
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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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