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🌟June Wi******er Street Markets dates for your diary 🌟🛍️ The Wi******er City Street Market is held every week on Thursda...
31/05/2026

🌟June Wi******er Street Markets dates for your diary 🌟

🛍️ The Wi******er City Street Market is held every week on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 5pm. The market is located on the Lower High Street and Middle Brook Street and features a mix of stalls from local produce and artisan goods to fashion and homewares.
Thursday 4 June, Friday 5 June, Saturday 6 June 2026
Thursday 11 June, Friday 12 June, Saturday 13 June 2026
Thursday 18 June, Friday 19 June, Saturday 20 June 2026
Thursday 25 June, Friday 26 June, Saturday 27 June 2026

🛍️ The Antiques, Vintage, Retro & Collectables Market takes place every first Sunday of the month, 9am to 5pm on The Broadway, Lower High Street and Middle Brook Street. This is the perfect market for finding unique gifts, collectables and souvenirs, as well as genuine antiques, vintage fashion, vinyl records and books.
Sunday 7 June 2026

🛍️ The Art & Design Market takes place every third Sunday of the month from 9am to 5pm on The Broadway, Lower High Street and Middle Brook Street. The market features a curated selection of original pieces from local artists and makers.
Sunday 21 June 2026

🛍️ The Hampshire Farmers’ Market is held on the second and last Sunday in the month in The Broadway / Lower High Street.
Sunday 14 June and Sunday 28 June 2026

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🎨🖌️🧵Today is National Creativity Day, and what better way to celebrate than by getting hands on and making your own arty...
30/05/2026

🎨🖌️🧵Today is National Creativity Day, and what better way to celebrate than by getting hands on and making your own arty creation?

From family-friendly studios where paint splatters are encouraged, to places where you can learn serious skills like silversmithing, Wi******er has plenty of places to get creative.

Go and get crafty here: https://www.visitwi******er.co.uk/blog/places-to-do-craft-workshops-in-wi******er

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Get ready for some big-hitting flavours as the Cheese & Chilli Festival returns to Wi******er in just one week, and it’s...
29/05/2026

Get ready for some big-hitting flavours as the Cheese & Chilli Festival returns to Wi******er in just one week, and it’s set to be an unmissable event for foodies.

🧀Sample and shop: Festival-goers can indulge in gourmet food stalls featuring dishes that creatively blend cheese and chilli. Picture spicy cheese toasties, chilli cheese fries, artisan cheese stalls and some of the UK’s top chilli growers, makers, and manufacturers.

🥄Tastings: When you arrive at the Taste Tent, you’ll receive a ballot slip to cast your vote in this area. Try the sauces, pick your favourites, and help crown the winner.

👨‍🍳Workshops and demos: Chilli Olly and Chilli Dave will be hosting a full programme of cooking demonstrations and entertainment throughout the day in the Cooking Theatre. They’ll be joined by a fantastic line-up of guest speakers, including local cheese makers and chilli producers, all sharing their passion, stories, and expert tips.

🌶️Chilli eating competition: Every day at 4pm contestants take on the fiery challenge, battling through increasingly hot chillies. The last person standing wins! If you’re bold enough to give it a go, get in touch here to find out how to sign up.

🍺Bars: There are multiple bars located around the site, with its own unique selection of drinks brought to you by Hall & Woodhouse Brewery.

Discover what to expect, top highlights and tips to make the most of your visit here: https://www.visitwi******er.co.uk/blog/guide-to-wi******er-cheese-and-chilli-festival

🌶️ Wi******er Cheese & Chilli Festival
🗓️ 6 to 7 June 2026
📍 North Walls Recreation Ground, Wi******er
🎟️ Tickets from £10 when purchased in advance online (kids go FREE!). Use the code VWVIP for 10% off when booking online.

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Walk this May! It’s National Walking Month, and with some of the longest days of the year, and the countryside looking g...
28/05/2026

Walk this May! It’s National Walking Month, and with some of the longest days of the year, and the countryside looking gloriously green, there is no better time to step out and enjoy some wonderful walks in and around Wi******er.

Save for your next Wi******er walk, and for more walking inspo see our guide to walking in Wi******er (https://www.visitwi******er.co.uk/wi******er-walks).

🚶‍♂️Passing through Wi******er, The St James’ Way follows a medieval pilgrimage route that is part of the Camino de Santiago.

The St James' Way runs between Reading and Southampton and follows in the footsteps of the medieval pilgrims who used to walk from the south of England to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

📏Distance: You can walk the entire 68-mile way, or it's easy to pick up a section of the route for a historic wander through Wi******er countryside.

➡️ The path passes through Alresford and follows the St Swithun’s Way west to Wi******er, England’s capital under the Saxons. Walkers will first come to St Bartholomew's Church, where a milestone marker can be spotted, which marks 100 kilometres 'to go' on foot, as well as Hyde Abbey, of which the Gateway and gardens remains. The route then passes Wi******er Cathedral, which was a Benedictine foundation, of which several buildings, including the Pilgrims’ Hall, survive.

➡️ Walkers can then continue out of Wi******er, past ancient Wi******er College and along the river Itchen past the Hospital of St Cross, which still gives out a dole of bread and beer to travellers. The route then follows the Itchen past Shawford and through Twyford Moors, before passing Southampton airport and on to Southampton.

Find out more about the St James' Way here: https://www.visitwi******er.co.uk/blog/follow-the-st-james-way

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Join The Watercress Line this June for a retro weekend of road, rail, music and more from the 1940s to the 1970s. Take a...
27/05/2026

Join The Watercress Line this June for a retro weekend of road, rail, music and more from the 1940s to the 1970s.

Take a railway journey through the decades as you travel through the Hampshire countryside and step back in time to a different decade at each station: from the 1940s in Ropley to the 1950s in Medstead & Four Marks, and the swinging sixties in Alresford to the 1970s in Alton.

Ticketholders will enjoy period music, vehicles, activities and more, while vintage attire is optional but encouraged!

🚂Retro Wheels & Rails at The Watercress Line
🗓️Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 June 2026

https://www.visitwi******er.co.uk/events/retro-wheels-and-rails-2

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🏴‍☠️🦜☠️ Royal Armouries Fort Nelsonhas been transformed into a pirate’s playground this May half term for little explore...
26/05/2026

🏴‍☠️🦜☠️ Royal Armouries Fort Nelsonhas been transformed into a pirate’s playground this May half term for little explorers to enjoy a free day out.

A play pirate ship is docked at the Victorian Fort, so adventurers can jump on board and search for treasure, before heading to the tunnel to hunt for hidden gold bars. Little adventurers can discover their pirate name and smell the ‘Scents of the Seven Seas’, as well as join in with a swashbuckling ‘A Yo Ho Singalong’ on site. There's also a pirate trail around the Royal Armouries site with activities including dressing up and a make a flag craft activity.

🏴‍☠️Pirates Ahoy! At Fort Nelson
📅On now until 31 May 2026

https://www.visitwi******er.co.uk/events/pirates-ahoy

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🗓️ What’s on in Wi******er this week: 25 to 31 May 2026.A selection of events happening in and around Wi******er this we...
25/05/2026

🗓️ What’s on in Wi******er this week: 25 to 31 May 2026.

A selection of events happening in and around Wi******er this week 👇 head to our what’s on pages (https://www.visitwi******er.co.uk/events) for full info and to discover more Wi******er events.

🚀May half term at Wi******er Science Centre
Friday 22 May to Monday 1 June 2026

🚂Day Out With Thomas at The Watercress Line
Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May 2026

⚔️ King Arthur & The Holy Fail – Open Air Theatre at The Hospital of St Cross and Almshouse of Noble Poverty
Monday 25 May 2026

🦒Zoo Wonders at Marwell Wildlife
Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May 2026

🏴‍☠️Pirates Ahoy! At Royal Armouries Fort Nelson
Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May 2026

🎤Taylor Swift Tribute by Xenna at Theatre Royal Wi******er
Sunday 31 May 2026

🐻We’re Going on a Bear Hunt at The Vyne - National Trust
Saturday 16 May to Sunday 28 June 2026

🐄'I Spot a Cow' family trail at Hinton Ampner - National Trust
Thursday 7 May to Sunday 28 June 2026

🛍️Wi******er Street Markets
Wi******er City Street Market: Thursday 28 May 2026
Wi******er City Street Market: Friday 29 May 2026
Wi******er City Street Market: Saturday 30 May 2026
Hampshire Farmers’ Market: Sunday 31 May 2026

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Visit Wi******er Science Centre for some explosive science fun this May half term from 22 May to 1 June 2026.💥See some j...
24/05/2026

Visit Wi******er Science Centre for some explosive science fun this May half term from 22 May to 1 June 2026.

💥See some jaw-dropping live science in the Science Theatre, with an action-packed 20 minute show exploring the amazing science of sound.

🌌Space adventures in the Planetarium.

🧲Two floors of hands-on exhibits.

🎧K-POP Silent Disco on 28 May – put on your headphones and step into the world of K-Pop at the high-energy family silent disco!

🌙The Big Family Sleepover on 29 May – an overnight adventure combining guided activities with free exploration across the Science Centre.

🤫 Quiet Hours on 22 May – designed as a sensory friendly time for families who need a quieter and calmer visit to the Science Centre.

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🎉What's on in Wi******er this May half term 🎉A selection of the wonderful family events happening in Wi******er this May...
23/05/2026

🎉What's on in Wi******er this May half term 🎉

A selection of the wonderful family events happening in Wi******er this May half term👇

Read our complete guide to May half term in Wi******er here: https://www.visitwi******er.co.uk/may-half-term

🏴‍☠️Pirates Ahoy! At Royal Armouries Fort Nelson
Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May 2026

🚀May half term at Wi******er Science Centre
Friday 22 May to Monday 1 June 2026 (including a K-POP Silent Disco on 28 May and The Big Family Sleepover on 29 May)

🚂Day Out With Thomas at The Watercress Line
Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May 2026

🦒Zoo Wonders at Marwell Wildlife
Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May 2026

⚔️Stuarts and the English Civil War at Wi******er City Museum
Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May 2026

🧱 LEGO® Logistics - return of the bricks! At The Royal Logistic Corps Museum
Tuesday 26 May to Saturday 30 May 2026

🗺️Free children's trails in the Treasury museum at Wi******er College Heritage

🐻We’re Going on a Bear Hunt at The Vyne - National Trust
Saturday 16 May to Sunday 28 June 2026

🐄'I Spot a Cow' family trail at Hinton Ampner - National Trust
Thursday 7 May to Sunday 28 June 2026

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Address

Visitor Information Centre, Wi******er Guildhall, High Street
Wi******er
SO239GH

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+441962840500

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