Winchester Events
What's On Around Winchester
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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.
64 Hinton Wood Avenue - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 27 Jun, Sun 28 Jun
64 Hinton Wood Avenue, Christchurch BH23 5AJ
A small cottage garden inc approx 30 roses, delphiniums, lupins, heuchera and agapanthus. A water feature under shade with hostas, astilbe ferns,...
Armed Forces Day - Proms By The Lake
Sat 27 Jun
Hawley Lake Sail Training Centre
3 RSME Regt, Gibraltar Barracks
Blackwater, Camberley
Surrey GU17 9LP
The Royal Military School of Music Summer Concerts Return – Now at Hawley Lake!
This summer, experience the return of the Royal Military School of...
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Armed Forces Weekend - Big Band By The Lake
Sun 28 Jun
Hawley Lake Sail Training Centre
3 RSME Regt, Gibraltar Barracks
Blackwater, Camberley
Surrey GU17 9LP
The Royal Military School of Music Summer Concerts Return – Now at Hawley Lake!
This summer, experience the return of the Royal Military School of...
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26 Lower Newport Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 4 Jul and Sun 5 Jul
26 Lower Newport Road, Aldershot GU12 4QD
A T-shaped town garden full of ideas, divided into four distinct sections: a semi-enclosed patio area with pots and water feature; a free-form lawn...
Handel's Samson
Sun 5 Jul
St Paul's Church,
Churchside,
Chichester PO19 6FT
Portsmouth Choral Union with The Consort of Twelve presents Handel’s dramatic oratorio Samson, Handel composed Samson immediately after Messiah in...
Samson by Handel
Sun 5 Jul
St.Paul's Church, Churchside, Chichester PO19 6FT
Portsmouth Choral Union and The Consort of Twelve present the oratorio Samson by Handel.
Conductor: David Gostick
Chichester Cheese & Chilli Festival
Sat 20 Jun and Sun 21 Jun
Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP
Get ready for a weekend of flavour, fire, and family fun at the Chichester Cheese & Chilli Festival – a fantastic celebration of food and...
Armed Forces Day National Event
Sat 27 Jun and Sun 28 Jun
Queen's Parade Playing Fields
Queens Avenue
Aldershot GU11 2JL
Aldershot and Farnborough will proudly be hosting this year's free Armed Forces Day National Event...
Join our choir in Chichester for a FREE taster session
Tue 23 Jun, Mon 6 Jul
St Paul's Church, Churchside, Chichester PO19 6FT
Do you want to find a choir near you?
The Chichester Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Rachel Button...
Apuldram Roses - Open Garden for NGS
Fri 3 Jul
Apuldram Roses, Chichester PO20 7EQ
Spend a delightful afternoon listening to an informative talk on keeping your roses thriving. You will then have time to explore the rose garden, a...
Pop Inspired Portraits
Sat 20 Jun
Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1TJ
Explore portraiture through a Pop Art lens with award winning artist Wendy Barratt, creating bold and expressive works inspired by the Pop and the...
Tour | Highlights of the Collection
Sat 20 Jun, Sat 27 Jun, and more dates until Sat 1 Aug
Pallant House Gallery
9 North Pallant PO19 1TJ
Join one of our experienced Guides for a tour of the collection in the historic house.
Explore Pallant House Gallery with one of our guides and...
Special Event | Babes in Arms Guided Tours
Thu 25 Jun
Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1TJ
Bring your baby and enjoy a relaxed tour of the Gallery with a member of our curatorial team.
Each tour will focus on a different theme, including...
Curator's Introduction to British Landscapes: A Sense of Place
Tue 30 Jun
Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1TJ
Join Gallery Director Simon Martin for an introduction to our current exhibition British Landscapes: A Sense of Place, a landmark exhibition...
Workshop | Landscape Vessels
Sat 4 Jul
Pallant House Gallery
9 North Pallant PO19 1TJ
Make a creative clay response to our British Landscapes: A Sense of Place exhibition in this practical workshop combining drawing and...
Life Drawing
Thu 16 Jul
Pallant House Gallery, 9 North Pallant, Chichester, West Sussex PO19 1TJ
Welcome to the Summer season’s drop-in Life Drawing workshops, being held in the Gallery spaces from 6–8pm as part of our Thursday Late events on:...
Talk | In Conversation: Haroun Hayward and Miriam O’Connor Perks
Thu 16 Jul
Pallant House Gallery
9 North Pallant PO19 1TJ
Join artist Haroun Hayward and curator Miriam O’Connor Perks as they discuss Hayward’s practice and his new body of work which forms the exhibition...
Thursday Late | July
Thu 16 Jul
Pallant House Gallery
9 North Pallant PO19 1TJ
We stay open until 8.30pm once a month, inviting you to explore the collection and exhibitions after hours...
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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
(1) The Great Hall. https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/greathall.
(2) HorsePower, The Museum of The King's Royal Hussars. https://horsepowermuseum.co.uk/.
(3) Family fun - Visit Winchester. https://www.visitwinchester.co.uk/things-to-do/family-fun/.
(4) 20 Best Things To Do In Winchester Near Me - Day Out With The Kids. https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/things-to-do/south-east-and-london/hampshire/winchester.
(5) 97 Things to Do with Kids in Winchester, VA | TripBuzz. https://www.tripbuzz.com/things-to-do-with-kids/winchester-va.
(6) . https://bing.com/search?q=family+activities+in+Winchester.
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- 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
(1) The Great Hall. https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/greathall.
(2) HorsePower, The Museum of The King's Royal Hussars. https://horsepowermuseum.co.uk/.
(3) Family fun - Visit Winchester. https://www.visitwinchester.co.uk/things-to-do/family-fun/.
(4) 20 Best Things To Do In Winchester Near Me - Day Out With The Kids. https://www.dayoutwiththekids.co.uk/things-to-do/south-east-and-london/hampshire/winchester.
(5) 97 Things to Do with Kids in Winchester, VA | TripBuzz. https://www.tripbuzz.com/things-to-do-with-kids/winchester-va.
(6) . https://bing.com/search?q=family+activities+in+Winchester.