Winchester
Properties and events in Winchester
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'Out of the Shadows'
The 'Out of the Shadows' project is a collaborative community initiative to explore women's stories from history (within the Arts) who have been historically overlooked.
‘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.
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.
Beast Hunters Wanted!
Embark on a free family-friendly scavenger hunt through Winchester to discover nine medieval beasts hidden around the city. Solve the trail, design your own muthical creature and be in with a chance to win prizes!
CANCELLED - 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!
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 of the Royal Hampshire Regiment exhibition
Look behind the curtain at life behind the scenes for a soldier in the Royal Hampshire Regiment.
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 Chronicle open day
The Hampshire Chronicle has been proudly representing Winchester through its weekly local newspaper for more than 252 years. Meet the team behind the publication and ask questions of the editor at its only open day of the year.