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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

www.visitwinchester.co.uk

Latest Updates:

Travelling to Winchester

Information on travelling to Winchester and where to find us.
05/10/2006

Tourist Information Centres

The city's award-winning Tourist Information Centre is located in the Guildhall, near King Alfred's Statue.
26/07/2006

Local Attractions

Details of many local attraction that are found in Winchester and the surrounding area
08/06/2006


In this section:

Tourism Strategy

Winchester's Tourism Strategy for 2004-2008
26/07/2006


Media Centre:

Free customer service training for bus and taxi drivers in Winchester

Winchester bus and taxi drivers are being offered a FREE day of training to help enhance customer service and satisfaction.
20/11/2008

Christmas in Winchester

Winchester’s Christmas festivities began on Thursday 20 November when the new Christmas lights were switched on by the Mayor of Winchester, Cllr Michael Read, and BBC South Today’s Georgie Palmer. There are plenty of festive events on offer in Winchester this Christmas, including the return of the famous Winchester Cathedral Ice Rink and Christmas Market.
14/11/2008

Kitchen Table Lingo

Kitchen Table Lingo - this year's surefire Christmas bestseller has just been launched on Amazon.
15/10/2008



Related External Links:

Tourism Strategy

www.visitwinchester.co.uk/.../-2004-2008


Contact Us

Tourist Information Centre
Winchester Guildhall
High Street
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 9GH

Tel: 01962 840 500

Fax: 01962 841 365

Email Winchester Tourist Information Centre
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