Winchester Events
FREE taster session with the Portsmouth Rock Choir
Thu 18 Jun
St Jude’s Church, Kent Road, Southsea PO5 3EL
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
1 Wogsbarne Cottages - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 12 Jul and Mon 13 Jul
1 Wogsbarne Cottages, Rotherwick RG27 9BL
Small traditional cottage garden with a 'roses around the door' look, much photographed for calendars, jigsaws and magazines...
Little Durnford Manor - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 12 Jul
Little Durnford Manor, Salisbury SP4 6AH
Extensive lawns with cedars, wildflower meadows, walled gardens, fruit trees, large vegetable garden, small knot and herb gardens...
Comedy At Cumberland Fort
Sat 20 Jun
Fort Cumberland, Fort Cumberland Road, Portsmouth PO4 9LD
Join us a night of laughter at Historic Fort Cumberland!
Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Portsmouth Distillery, experience top-notch...
Sway care home to welcome community for football-themed celebration
Fri 19 Jun
Sway Place
Church Lane
Sway
Hampshire SO41 6AD
Excitement is building at a care home in Sway as it prepares to open its doors for a day of football-themed festivities...
Nature & Poetry Talk : Wild Threads - Landscape in Poetry
Wed 24 Jun
The Nature Discovery Centre, Lower Way, Thatcham, Berkshire RG19 3FU
Explore eight centuries of literature as it reveals changing attitudes to nature and ideas about mankind...
Swifts in Newbury
Fri 26 Jun
West Berkshire Museum
The Wharf
Newbury RG14 5AS
A talk and walk by local bird expert, Ailsa Claybourn, about these amazing birds who are disappearing from our skies, and how we can help them...
Exhibition In The Poetry Box Caravan - Beautiful Love & Nature Poetry
Sat 20 Jun, Sun 21 Jun, Sat 27 Jun, and more dates until Sun 26 Jul
65 Stein Road
Southbourne
Emsworth PO10 8LE
Lynda - aka 'Merlynda' - Robinson (LLAM) - Is A Multi Award-Winning - Much-Published - Romantic Love Poet - Bereavement Poet - Nature...
Concours des Légendes
Fri 19 Jun, Sun 21 Jun
Wilton House, Wilton, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP2OBJ
Concours des Légendes at Wilton House is a new kind of classic car event, combining the elegance of a concours with the intimacy of a cultural...
Sound Off – Social Zoom
Wed 1 Jul
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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Grass Roots Grazin' 2026
Fri 26 Jun to Sun 28 Jun
The Music Baa, Dreamacres Campsite, Greenacres Farm, Rockbourne Road, Salisbury SP5 4LP
A weekend that celebrates the pure, unfiltered charm of folk music. Set at Dreamacres campsite, this event combines the warm intimacy of Grassroots...
Rest and Restore
Sun 28 Jun
Shaw House, Church Rd, Shaw, Berkshire RG14 2DR
We invite you to join us in the historic grounds of Shaw House to enjoy a healing sound bath with instructor Veronika...
BLW Summer Festival
Sat 4 Jul
Highfield Park
Church Lane, Heckfield RG27 0LG
Join us for our 2026 annual fundraising event our BLW Summer Festival headlined by none other than Chesney Hawkes, in the grounds of the beautiful...
Mozart’s Così fan tutte – A Comedy of Love, Lies and Lessons of Life.
Fri 26 Jun
Farnham Maltings, Bridge Square, Farnham GU9 7QR
On 26th June 2026, Merry Opera returns to The Maltings, Farnham with their new production of Mozart’s Così fan tutte – A Comedy of Love, Lies and...
FREE taster session with the Fleet Rock Choir
Wed 24 Jun
The Harlington Centre, 236 Fleet Road, Fleet GU51 4BY
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
Hungerford Food & Artisan July Market
Sun 12 Jul
3 Parsonage Lane, Hungerford, United Kingdom RG17 0HY
Pop down between 10am and 1pm to browse lots of local stalls (old favourites and new ones), street food and produce...
Midhurst Brocante
Sat 11 Jul
The Old Library & Market Square Midhurst GU29 9DQ
A gathering of 35 Vintage Traders at Midhurst Market Square & The Old Library Knockhundred Row- selling all sorts of fabulous Vintage and Antiques...
Premium
MUSK Milton Ukulele Strummers Klub.
Fri 26 Jun, Fri 31 Jul
Baptist Church Hall, 90 Old Milton Rd, New Milton Hants. BH25 6DX
MUSK welcomes New Members beginners improver's or old hands come along and enjoy a great evening of fun ukulele playing...
Haslemere Walking Festival 2026
Fri 26 Jun to Sun 28 Jun
Haslemere GU27 2LA
This June, Haslemere will once again be hosting its annual Walking Festival and will be offering a collection of varied and rewarding walks for all...
Kingfishers Care Home - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 20 Jun
Kingfishers Care Home, New Milton BH25 7FJ
This colourful care home garden offers the visitor wide, winding paths leading to many points of interest: herbaceous borders, a lavender avenue,...
22 Avon Avenue - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 12 Jul, Sun 9 Aug
22 Avon Avenue, Ringwood BH24 2BH
Japanese themed water garden featuring granite sculptures, ponds, waterfalls, azaleas, rhododendrons, cloud topiary and a collection of goldfish and...
Newbury Radio Rally
Sun 5 Jul
Newbury Showground, next to junction 13 of M4 motorway. RG18 9QZ
Sunday 5 July 2026
The Newbury Radio Rally.
Newbury Showground, next to junction 13 of M4, Berkshire...
The Folly - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun, Sun 26 Jul, Sun 23 Aug
The Folly, Chichester PO18 0HU
Colourful cottage garden surrounding a C16 period house (not open), set in the pretty downland village of Charlton, close to Levin Down Nature...
Yew Tree Lodge - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun
Yew Tree Lodge, Bembridge PO35 5NH
Yew Tree Lodge is flanked by mature oak trees and well established gardens, its main axis being north south...
Darts - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun
Darts, Bembridge PO35 5YH
A classic walled garden featuring roses, climbers, shrubs, two large raised vegetable beds, and a running water feature.
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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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