Winchester Events
Lost for words? Fleet care home to host dementia advice events advice
Thu 22 Oct
2 Bourley Rd
Church Crookham
Fleet GU52 8DY
A care home in Fleet is inviting the local community to two free dementia advice sessions.
Care UK’s Bourley Grange, on Bourley Road in Church...
A FISTFUL OF SPOOKIES & EMMA SALOKOSKI VOICES (FINLAND)
Fri 13 Nov
Midhurst Parish Church, Sheep Ln, Midhurst, Midhurst GU29 9NT
The Spooky Men have redefined male singing over the last 25 years with their humour and musicianship. Here in their smaller formation - A Fistful of...
Pup-kin Patch
Today to Sun 25 Oct
4A Bath Road, Town Centre, Hungerford RG17 0HE
Dobbies’ popular Pup-kin Patch will return this autumn for lots of tail-wagging fun for dogs. Bring your furry friend along to the dog-friendly...
A Brew To A Kill
Sat 24 Oct to Sun 15 Nov
Hogs Back Brewery, Manor Farm, The St, Tongham, Farnham GU10 1DE
The Guildford Shakespeare Company's interactive murder mystery, A Brew To A Kill, invites audiences into the fiendish and deadly fun world of...
Baby Broadway Family Concert - Chichester
Fri 23 Oct
Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP
Baby Broadway is a lively, interactive concert experience for the whole family, featuring songs from classic musicals and films performed by talented...
The Coastal Comedy Show with Zoe Lyons
Sat 14 Nov
The Merryfield Theatre, Verwood Hub, Brockway, Verwood BH31 7QE
Multi-award-winning Coastal Comedy is now at The Hub with another unmissable night of top-tier stand-up, bringing a stellar line-up of some of the...
Max Pemberton in recital
Sat 14 Nov
Freshwater Memorial Hall, Avenue Road, Freshwater PO40 9UU
The next concert in West Wight Arts Association's 80th-anniversary season takes place on Saturday 14 November 2026 and will be given by pianist...
Modern Makers Collective Yattendon Winter Market. 14th-15th November
Sat 14 Nov and Sun 15 Nov
Yattendon Village Hall
Yattendon
Berkshire RG18 0UE
MODERN MAKERS COLLECTIVE
YATTENDON WINTER MARKET 2026: 14th-15th Nov
This winter, discover a carefully curated celebration of contemporary craft,...
Ramster Garden Autumn Colour
Wed 21 Oct to Sun 25 Oct, Wed 28 Oct to Sun 1 Nov, Wed 4 Nov to Sun 8 Nov
Ramster Garden, Petworth Rd, Chiddingfold, Surrey GU8 4SN
Ramster Garden invites visitors to immerse themselves in nature's canvas this autumn. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm through 8th...
Christmas Fayre
Sat 7 Nov
Grange United Reformed Church, Circuit Lane, Southcote, Reading RG30 3HD
Christmas Fayre with many stalls including homemade cakes, sweets & preserves, homemade crafts, gifts and new goods, festive items, raffle, surprise...
Oktoberfest
Sat 24 Oct
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Steins at the ready - we’re transforming into The Treehaus for one day only!
Working with our good friends at The Bricklayers (Ashley Cross) we’re...
Playtime!
Thu 29 Oct
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Come along to The Treehouse for an afternoon where our giant soft play is open to everyone!
Most suitable for ages 3 - 9, our soft play has...
Paint & Play
Sun 8 Nov
The Treehouse, Merritown Lane, Christchurch BH23 6DT
Soft play and crafts - the perfect way to burn off some excess weekend energy.
This time around we have fabric reusable advent calendars for you...
Surrey Heath Singers
Today, Mon 26 Oct
St Peter's Church Frimley GU16 7AQ
Surrey Heath Singers is a friendly non-auditioned mixed voice community choir. We meet on Monday evenings from 7.30-9...
FREE taster session with the Camberley Rock Choir
Wed 4 Nov, Wed 11 Nov
High Cross Church, Knoll Road, Camberley GU15 3SY
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The local Camberley choir is run by choir leader Danny Gortler...
Pangbourne Twinning French Film - 'Souvenir'
Sun 25 Oct
Pangbourne Village Hall, Pangbourne RG8 7AN
Souvenir (Souvenir) (2016)
A film by Bavo Defurne.
In 1974, Liliane (stage name ‘Laura’) was France’s entry into the Eurovision Song Contest, which...
Friday Night Live with The Lord John Band + Support Velvet Echoes Duo
Fri 23 Oct
Login Lounge, 34 Park St, Camberley GU15 3PL
Join us for a night of live music with the brilliant Lord John Band! The new line-up, fronted by a fabulous female singer and backed up by the most...
New Music Showcase
Wed 4 Nov
Login Lounge, 34 Park St, Camberley GU15 3PL
If you love live music and are passionate about supporting up-and-coming artists then join us for our next New Music Showcase on Wednesday 4th...
The Chilli Fighters + Support Purple Roots
Fri 6 Nov
Login Lounge, 34 Park St, Camberley GU15 3PL
Join us for a night of live music with The Chilli Fighters - the hard-rocking, party-starting, hands-in-the-air, head-bangin' covers band are...
Majestix + support Matt Keddie
Fri 13 Nov
Login Lounge, 34 Park St, Camberley GU15 3PL
Join us for a night of Pop Rock with Majestix - a high-energy, powerhouse live band, delivering the ultimate feel-good party night...
Astronomy Night
Fri 23 Oct
RSPB Pagham Harbour Selsey Road Sidlesham West Sussex PO20 7NE
Ever wondered which stars you are looking at? Or which constellation they make up? An evening in the company of the South Downs Astronomical Society,...
Art exhibition - Looking beyond… The four seasons of Pagham Harbour
Sat 24 Oct and Sun 25 Oct
RSPB Pagham Harbour, Selsey Road, Sidlesham, West Sussex PO20 7NE
Following the success of Looking through... and Looking closer..., this is the third in our series of four exhibitions featuring interpretive artwork...
Migration marvels
Tue 27 Oct
RSPB Pagham Harbour, Selsey Road, Sidlesham, West Sussex PO20 7NE
Birds are on the move and embark on amazing journeys. Some are leaving us and some are arriving to spend winter with us...
What went crunch in the owls lunch?!
Thu 29 Oct
RSPB Pagham Harbour, Selsey Road, Sidlesham, West Sussex PO20 7NE
Owls have long been linked with witches and wizards, but what, or ‘whooo’ did our owls have for dinner?!...
Guided Walk: North Wall Wintering Waders and Wildfowl
Sat 14 Nov
RSPB Pagham Harbour Selsey Road Sidlesham West Sussex PO20 7NE
Join our enthusiastic and friendly team of guides for a walk from RSPB Pagham Harbour Visitor Centre towards the North Wall of the harbour via...
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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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