Winchester Events
The Rocking Rogers at Godalming Bandstand
Sun 12 Jul
Phillips Memorial Park, Borough Road
Godalming GU7 1DY
Lively Rock and Roll Band featuring hits of 50's and 60's give a wonderful afternoon of live music at Godalming Bandstand
In...
Reading Haydn Choir - Summer Concert
Sat 4 Jul
St Andrew's Church, Albert Road, Caversham RG4 7PL
The Reading Haydn Choir will be singing a Summer Miscellany of choral works, sacred and popular, featuring anthems by the much loved English composer...
FREE taster session with the Godalming Rock Choir
Thu 18 Jun, Thu 25 Jun, Thu 9 Jul
Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre, Crown Court, Godalming GU7 1DY
Do you want to find a choir near you?
The Godalming Rock Choir is led by Surrey based musician and teacher Thomas George...
Ashknowle House - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 20 Jun and Sun 21 Jun
Ashknowle House, Ventnor PO38 2PP
The mature garden of this Victorian house (not open) has great diversity inc woodland walks, water features, colourful beds and borders...
New Surrey Country Craft and Food Show celebrates local producers at L
Fri 19 Jun to Sun 21 Jun
Loseley Park, Guildford, Surrey GU3 1HS
Organisers of a new event celebrating the very best of Surrey and South East makers, producers and creatives are excited to launch this summer as...
North Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun
North Cottage, Tisbury SP3 6RZ
Hard to encapsulate in a few words as each part of the garden and smallholding differs in style and appearance...
Manor Farm, Hampreston - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 12 Jul, Sun 2 Aug
Manor Farm, Hampreston, Wimborne BH21 7LX
Traditional farmhouse garden designed and cared for by 3 generations of the Trehane family for over a 100 years...
20 Wicket Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 27 Jun and Sun 28 Jun
20 Wicket Road, Bournemouth BH10 5LT
Built around a modern terrace, this small suburban garden (just 18 x 13 metres) sits on an awkward shaped plot, over a bed of clay...
Mediumship Evening with BERNIE SCOTT in Reading
Wed 17 Jun
Reading Cricket Club
Sonning Lane
Reading
Berkshire RG4 6ST
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Join us for an unforgettable Evening of Mediumship with renowned Psychic Medium Bernie Scott.
The night will be filled with love and upliftment...
ABE Artists and Makers Summer Open Studios
Sat 27 Jun and Sun 28 Jun
Barnham, West Sussex PO22 0EH
Discover the ABE Artists and Makers Summer Open Studio Trail, a celebration of local creativity showcasing the work of 17 artisans across five venues...
Legends of Motown Live at South Hill Park Arts Centre | Bracknell
Thu 25 Jun
South Hill Park Arts Centre, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA
Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits, with stunning vocals and amazing live band,...
Hurst Show and Country Fayre 2026
Sat 27 Jun and Sun 28 Jun
School Road, Hurst RG10 0DR
Discover More at Hurst Show and Country Fayre 2026!
With over 45 years of tradition, this much-loved, non-commercial event offers a fantastic...
The Aviary Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun, Tue 23 Jun, Sun 19 Jul, Tue 21 Jul
The Aviary Garden, Bognor Regis PO21 2NY
A south facing garden, just 300 metres from the sea. An exotic garden giving a tropical, jungle feel. Gravel paths with stepping stones are...
Cathedral Tots
Wed 1 Jul
Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7UP
Our informal service for toddlers and pre-schoolers takes place on the first Wednesday of each month at 10.00am...
Tower Tours at Guildford Cathedal
Wed 1 Jul, Sat 25 Jul
Guildford Cathedral, Stag Hill, Guildford GU2 7UP
Tower Tours
Join our Tower Tour Guides on an exciting journey spiralling up the 249 steps to the top of Guildford Cathedral...
Windsor and Maidenhead Symphony Orchestra - Picnic, Family Concert 4pm
Sun 21 Jun
Newbold College Church, Binfield RG42 4AN
WMSO Family Concert performing:
Holst - A Somerset Rhapsody
Prokofiev - Romeo and Juliet highlights
Shostakovich - Piano Concerto No 2
Delius -...
Join our choir in Guildford Monday for a FREE taster session
Mon 22 Jun, Mon 29 Jun, Mon 6 Jul
Emmanuel Church, Shepherds Lane, Guildford GU2 9SJ
Do you want to join a choir near you?
The Guildford Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Thomas George...
Gershwin Galore - Vivace Chorus
Sat 20 Jun
Guildford Baptist Church
Millmead
Guildford GU2 4BE
Join Vivace Chorus and the Browne-Windham Jazz Quartet for a delightful summer celebration of Gershwin's work, with all your favourites...
Watercolour Workshop
Wed 1 Jul
Langside School, Langside Avenue, Poole BH12 5BN
Hosted by local watercolour artist Lynda Larke, you’ll learn the techniques of watercolours, as well as create your own masterpiece to take home...
Saturday Showcase
Sat 20 Jun
The Newtown Pippin, Ralphs Ride, Harmans Water
Bracknell RG12 9LR
Join us for an afternoon of acoustic music at The Newtown Pippin, Bracknell starting at 3pm until 6pm, admission is free...
Acoustic Cafe
Wed 24 Jun
The Newtown Pippin, Ralphs Ride, Harmans Water
Bracknell RG12 9LR
Join us at the Acoustic Café at The Newtown Pippin, Bracknell on Wednesday 24th June for an evening of some of the best acoustic music around...
Saturday Showcase
Sat 27 Jun
The Newtown Pippin, Ralphs Ride, Harmans Water
Bracknell RG12 9LR
Join us for an afternoon of acoustic music for our Saturday Showcase at The Newtown Pippin, Bracknell on Saturday 27th June featuring Cahoots, The...
Saturday Showcase - 4th July Special
Sat 4 Jul
The Newtown Pippin, Ralphs Ride, Harmans Water
Bracknell RG12 9LR
Put on your Cowboy Boots and Hat on and mosey on down to The Newtown Pippin, Bracknell for our Saturday 4th July Showcase Special with live music...
Acoustic Cafe
Wed 8 Jul
The Newtown Pippin, Ralphs Ride, Harmans Water
Bracknell RG12 9LR
Join us for an evening of some of the best acoustic music around with five acts performing 30 minutes each, with delicious food and a wide variety of...
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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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