Tourism and Travel
Winchester is one of the country's best-loved cities. Popular for its shopping streets and architecture, its floral summer season and quirky open air events, England's ancient capital is most well known for its eleventh century cathedral and mysterious Round Table. Home of good food, birthplace of the modern game of cricket, resting place of Jane Austen and inspiration to the many artists who live here, Winchester is a destination for all seasons. Come and visit soon
Latest Updates:
Family Friendly Activities
The Winchester District offers a wide range of activities for young people.
27/10/2009
Travelling to Winchester
Information on travelling to Winchester and where to find us.
05/10/2006
Tourist Information Centre
The city's award-winning Tourist Information Centre is located in the Guildhall, near King Alfred's Statue.
26/07/2006
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Tourism Strategy
Winchester's Tourism Strategy for 2004-2008
26/07/2006
Media Centre:
Where's Alfred?
Young visitors to Winchester Tourist Information Centre can take part in a search to find King Alfred. Images of Winchester’s famous monarch will be hidden around the centre and there will be a small prize for any children who can spot them all.
18/08/2010
Why do you love Winchester?
If you had just five minutes to enthuse about your wonderful city to a stranger, what would you say?
10/08/2010
First Thursdays start this week!
This Thursday, the city’s new programme of street entertainment called First Thursdays will begin in Winchester High Street.
02/08/2010
