Winchester
Properties and events in Winchester
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‘verie unseemlye and unreverent’: Tales of life (and death) at Winchester College before the Civil War.
Discover the hidden side of early modern Winchester College through tales of rivalry, corruption, violence, and scandal before the English Civil War, drawn from extensive archival research and presented by Dr Alex Beeton.
A Place For All – Celebrating the Centenary of St Peter’s Catholic Church
Visit St Peter's church in its centenary year and and experience the church’s history.
A walking tour of Medieval Winchester
This walking tour led by Dr Cindy Wood will explore medieval Winchester - looking at the characters who lived in various properties and churches in the city which are now lost.
All Aboard! Free heritage bus service from Winchester to the Royal Logistic Corps Museum
Join the Friends of King Alfred's Buses on their Heritage Open Day running day as they shuttle visitors from the City centre to the museum, for free!
Archives Tours - Winchester College
Enjoy a one-hour tour of Winchester College's Archives.
AudaTours Winchester Audio Tour: Everyday Histories
A self-guided audio tour of Winchester, exploring the millers, cathedral craftspeople, market traders and workers of the cathedral city.
Cast in Stone - A Heritage Walk
A 6.2‑mile heritage walk featuring a visit to a working stonemason’s workshop where we will learn about this traditional craft and the people who shaped the landscape.
Chesil Theatre tour of the building
Chesil Theatre is based in a medieval former Church of St Peter Chesil and visitors are welcome to look around the building and learn something of the activities that take place there.
Classic & Sports Car Parade
A Classic car parade around Winchester city centre! Cars will gather at the St Catherine's Park & Ride before forming up to leave together at 1200 heading for The Broadway where they will circulate between King Alfred's statue and the Guildhall
Everyday Histories: poetry wordshop and sharing session at Pilgrims' Hall
Damian Kelly-Basher, invites you to turn ordinary stories into magical poems in the evocative setting of Pilgrims’ Hall.
Everyday lives through the ages at P&G Wells
P&G Wells at 11 College Street has been a Winchester landmark for nearly 300 years. Explore the history of P&G Wells through the lives of people who owned the business & worked here.
Exhibition of Finds. What has been discovered under our feet and gardens in Hyde, Winchester? (Hyde900)
Come and see the finds discovered in local gardens during community excavations from 2016 to 2023 and talk to experts about the significance of those finds.
Exploring the heritage and everyday history of St Giles Hill, the Soke and its Park
A 90-minute guided walk up and around St Giles Hill, including the prominent, wooded slopes and park that overlooks the centre of the city of Winchester. The walk will be led by noted horticulturalist, local historian and tour guide, Dr Harry Mycock.
Fellows' Library Tours - Winchester College
Enjoy a one-hour tour of Winchester College's Fellows' Library.
Guided Tours of The Great Hall
Guided spotlight tour of The Round Table in Winchester's magnificent Great Hall.
Hampshire Archives: Never Been Here Before?
Do you want to start your family history or explore the story of your house? Hampshire Archives are open for everyone, so step inside our Grade 2 listed building and find out how to get started.
Hampshire Regiment Re-enactors at the Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum
Join the Hampshire Regiment Re-enactment Society at the Royal Hampshire Regiment Museum, and learn what life was like for an ordinary Hampshire regiment soldier during the Second World War.
Hidden in Hyde -Three trails (Hyde900)
Follow these self-guided trails for children (and adults!) to explore the glass windows in St Bartholomew's and discover the evidence of the remains of the Abbey hidden all around Hyde, near Winchester.
Hope Church Winchester Open Day (Middle Brook Centre, Winchester)
Step inside & discover our neighbours in history - from Roman roots & Medieval disputes to a 20th Century cinema and today's church. Share your memories & bring history to life!
How were Winchester Cathedral’s 13th century inlaid tiles made?
These remarkable floor tiles have survived many centuries of hard wear and trampling. Discover the skills and techniques that went into the craft of tile making in this talk and demonstration.