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Winchester
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The Great Hall
The place where history and legend meet, explore the heart of what was once the magnificent Winchester Castle, watched over by the iconic Round Table of Arthurian legend
City Museum
Located in the centre of the historic city of Winchester, City Museum tells the story of England’s ancient capital, the seat of Alfred the Great, across three fascinating floors
Westgate Museum
Housed within an atmospheric, ancient gateway, uncover the stories of Tudor and Stuart Winchester and feel the whispers of history within the museum's walls before enjoying the rooftop views
878 AD
Discover an adventure at the turning point of a nation - a unique family attraction in the heart of historic Winchester, blending living history with real artefacts and interactive immersion
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Your guide to the historic city
Step back in time in Historic Winchester, where the past meets the present in a vibrant display of culture and heritage. A must-visit, city destination, discover centuries of history through four iconic landmarks, including the magnificent Great Hall, and uncover
a wealth of English history waiting to be explored.
Step into centuries of English heritage...
Featured event
Regency Ball
16 Aug 2025
As part of our celebrations to mark the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, join us for a night like no other. An enchanting evening of dance, drinks and delicious food! With live music of the era, we'll also have dance cards and a silhouettist for an authentic Regency feel. In collaboration with Laughing with Lizzie, our ball is suitable for everyone - beginners and more experienced dancers welcome! A caller will announce the dances and instruct you, with her assistants to help you too. And we're delighted to offer ticket holders a special 15% discount at our partners at Hampshire Wardrobe so you can really dress the part. Whilst you don't have to dress up, it is certainly welcomed and definitely encouraged! So feel free to adorn your finery and dance the night away like Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy! https://www.hampshireculture.org.uk/hampshire-wardrobe. Your ticket includes a delicious 3 course buffet including some Regency-inspired dishes, a welcome drink on arrival, your hand cut silhouette. Tickets: £105 7pm arrivals, with dancing commencing at 7:30pm. Carriages at 10:30pm. Part of our Jane Austen 250 series “Laughing with Lizzie” author, Sophie Andrews is a Jane Austen specialist with 165k+ followers worldwide, she shares her love of Regency life through social media, hosting events such as her ‘Balls for all Seasons’, and collaborations. She has appeared in the BBC documentary My Friend Jane (2017) and authored Be More Jane (2019) and Be Your Own Heroine (2020). Sophie has worked with Netflix, advises on Austen-related film, frequently gives talks and reviews theatre productions. Find her on Instagram and Facebook as Laughing with Lizzie.
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