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Visit Winchester, Winchester (2025)

17/08/2025

Wi******er is home to a fantastic selection of award-winning producers and eateries with many recently bringing home accolades for their exceptional taste, dishes, and produce.

To celebrate, we’ve rounded up some of our top restaurants and cafes that continue to dazzle taste-conscious travellers with their fresh, local dishes – read more in our blog: https://www.visitwi******er.co.uk/blog/award-winning-food-and-drink

🍛 Lucky Lychee at The Green Man: authentic Malaysian flavours in a cosy pub setting and Good Food Guide’s Best Local Restaurant for 2025!

🍷 The Avenue at Lainston House: seasonal, garden-to-table meals crafted by MasterChef: The Professional’s Tom Hamblet.

🍽 The Chestnut Horse, Easton: a beloved fixture in the idyllic village of Easton, awarded the Hall and Woodhouse Pub of the Year.

🍺 The Wykeham Arms: an 18th-century pub situated between Wi******er Cathedral and Wi******er College. In addition to winning the prestigious Fuller's Pub of the Year award, The Wykeham Arms has also earned two AA rosettes for culinary excellence for 13 consecutive years.

🍽 The Chesil Rectory: an exceptional restaurant in a 600-year-old grade II listed Medieval house, The Chesil Rectory has received several awards and accolades, recognizing its culinary excellence, commitment to local sourcing, and support for the community.

🍇 The Restaurant at Hambledon Vineyard: sip award-winning sparkling wine straight from the source, with views across the vineyard.

🐙 Pulpo Negro, Alresford: this vibrant Spanish tapas bar has had a Bib Gourmand since 2014, a Michelin award given to eateries serving up exceptional flavour and value for money.

☕Cabinet Rooms: winners of the Grounds of Innovation Award from BRITA, which recognises the UK’s most creative and innovative independent coffee shops.

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16/08/2025

🎨 Hampshire Open Studios begin today 🖼️

From Saturday 16 August to Monday 25 August, artists open their doors to the public, offering a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of the county’s vibrant art scene.

Almost 40 art studios and galleries across the Wi******er district will be available to visit free of charge - explore venues in the city centre and across the wider district, including market towns and villages.

Wi******er artists taking part include:

📸 Christopher Cristóbal Newberry
A taste of Mexico in Twyford …and other images! Colourful art photography, limited editions, large and small works, and cards.

🪡 Ping & Lily
Inspired by nature Ping & Lily are two friends who, using freehand embroidery & Liberty print fabrics, work alongside each other creating an exquisite collection of handmade lampshades, cushions and wall art.
You can also spot Ping & Lily’s work right now in Wi******er’s Visitor Information Centre!

🎨 Rebecca Hurst
A semi-abstract painter who creates expressive and vibrant still life, landscapes and abstracts. Rebecca draws inspiration from the local natural and man-made environment, landmarks, architecture, and machinery.

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15/08/2025

🏰 Summer Family Fun at Wi******er Cathedral 🏰

From a Jane Austen-themed family trail to interactive exhibitions and fascinating tours, there's a whole range of activities to make magical memories at Wi******er Cathedral this summer holidays.

Children 11 and under visit the cathedral for free when accompanied with a paying adult and an annual pass unlocks 12 months unlimited entry!

🧭 Interactive family trail featuring Jane Austen’s party games
Until 2 November

👑 Kings and Scribes exhibition
Explore 3D objects, design your own stained-glass window and watch the Cathedral Scribes practice their calligraphy.

🏰 Tower Tours
Suitable for children 11+, an exhilarating tower tour of Wi******er Cathedral with magnificent views across Wi******er.

⛪ Family-friendly services
Services welcome to all ages with Evensong services providing an opportunity to listen to the choirs singing.

Find out more about Wi******er Cathedral and plan your visit: https://www.visitwi******er.co.uk/business-directory/wi******er-cathedral

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14/08/2025

☀️🍿🌻From outdoor movie screenings and an authentic Regency ball to sunflower picking and a celebration of sausages, there’s so much still to enjoy this August in Wi******er.

We’ve put together your essential guide to all the best events, workshops, activities and things to do in and around Wi******er this August – everything you need to have an amazing bank holiday weekend and fill the final days of the school holidays.

Find the fun: https://www.visitwi******er.co.uk/blog/wi******er-events-in-august

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13/08/2025

⚗️🥼Science-seekers assemble! Wi******er Science Centre is bursting with bubble-tastic fun, explosive live science shows, interactive exhibits and epic Planetarium experiences the whole family will love.

Plus, throughout August, Wi******er Science Centre is turning up the summer magic with a Daily Delight for every day of the week:

👧 🧒 Munchkin Mondays: kids eat free with every adult lunch purchased in the café

🧸 Toddler Tuesdays: toddlers aged 5 and under go free

👵👴 Wonder-Years Wednesdays: grandparents go free with a paying child

🧪 Tweenager Thursdays: custom science missions and challenges for tweens

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fridays: all tickets £15

🌌 Wonderdome Weekends: £1 tickets to the Planetarium

https://www.visitwi******er.co.uk/offers/summer-daily-delights

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12/08/2025

🥞✨ WIN brunch for two at Cabinet Rooms Wi******er✨ 🥞

Due to popular demand, Cabinet Rooms Wi******er is now serving an extended brunch menu at weekends. Just opposite the theatre on Jewry Street, the café is only a five-minute walk from the High Street and the perfect stop-off for people coming into the city by train.

To celebrate their new brunch service, they're offering a complimentary brunch for two people to enjoy in their cosy café or outside on their new summertime patio area.

Enter by 21 August 2025 to be in with the chance of winning this irresistible prize👉 https://www.visitwi******er.co.uk/competitions/cabinet-rooms

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Full T&Cs on the Visit Wi******er website: https://www.visitwi******er.co.uk/competitions/cabinet-rooms

11/08/2025

For the first time ever, the Wi******er Cathedral Deanery – a 16th-century historic residence nestled within the Cathedral’s Inner Close – is available for overnight stays.

Book a break here and you'll be able to enjoy incredible views of the Cathedral from a different perspective. The historic space sleeps 10, with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a sizeable private garden which runs down to the river. Visitors will also get use of their own 70-foot long gallery, originally created to entertain Charles II of England.

But be quick, you'll only be able to stay here until the new Dean takes up residence in the building next year.

Find out more: www.visitwi******er.co.uk/blog/you-can-now-stay-overnight-at-wi******er-cathedral-deanery

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08/08/2025

Big cheers to our local legends! 🎉

These local food and drink gems from across Wi******er district, have all been awarded 2025 Great Taste Awards after being judged by a panel of over 500 experts.

Here’s who brought home the flavour 🏆👇
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🌟 🌟 🌟 3 Star Winners (Exquisite)
🐟 Church Paddock Fishery – Cold Smoked Trout
🥜 Butter Bike Co. – Rugged Peanut Butter
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🌟 🌟 2 Star Winners (Outstanding)
🌶️ Callaloo Corner – Spicy Pineapple BBQ Sauce
🍨 Jude’s Ice Cream – Flat White Ice Cream
🐟 Church Paddock Fishery – Hot Smoked Trout Pâté
☕ Moon Roast Coffee – Lunar
☕ Raw Bean Ltd – Definitely Decaf Pods
☕ River Coffee Roasters – Source
🌿 Pod & Briar – Time Flies & Wassailing The Apples
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🌟 1 Star Winners (Simply Delicious)
🌿 Pod & Briar – A Buzz In The Meadow
🍪 Annabelle Maclay – Seeded Crackers & Millionaire Shortbread
🔥 Callaloo Corner – Papa Yo! Hot Sauce
☕ River Coffee Roasters – Drift
🍞 Fine Fettle – Georgie’s Sourdough
🍦 Jude’s Ice Cream – Ginger Spice, PB Miso Caramel, Vanilla Clotted Cream, Strawberries & Cream
☕ Moon Roast Coffee – Half Caff, Moonshot
🌶️ Butter Bike Co. – Hot Jalapeño Peanut Butter
🍯 The Great British Bee Co. – Pistachios in Truffle Honey & Raw Summer Honey
☕ Raw Bean Ltd – South American Specialty Blend Beans

Got a taste for more? Read the full story here: https://www.visitwi******er.co.uk/blog/the-wi******er-winners-of-the-great-taste-awards-2025

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07/08/2025

Some wonderful Wi******er locations captured beautifully by during her recent trip to the city 🫶😍

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📌 P&G Wells Bookshop
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07/08/2025

Wellness just got easier in Wi******er! 💙

Discover the brand new Randox Health Randox Health clinic, now open inside Holland & Barrett Wi******er!

From full body health MOT's to vitamin checks and hormone testing, take control of your wellbeing with ease.

✨ Quick appointments
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💙 Get 12% off any in-clinic test with the code WINCHESTER12

Book today at randoxhealth.com

06/08/2025

Did you know that King Alfred (c 849-899) rebuilt Wi******er after the Dark Ages and made it his capital?

King Alfred’s bronze statue dominates the Broadway and is one of Wi******er’s most famous landmarks.

Trace the footsteps of King Alfred with our self-guided tour of Wi******er’s historic landmarks - the 'City Walk'. You’ll learn about the earlier history of Wi******er and how it has evolved in more recent times. A hard copy of the tour is available to purchase from the Wi******er Visitor Information Centre, or free to download here: https://www.visitwi******er.co.uk/business-directory/city-walk

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