Sophie’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Great for kids and adults alike, lots of parking, be prepared to walk!!
176 locals recommend
Marwell Zoo
Thompson's LaneGreat for kids and adults alike, lots of parking, be prepared to walk!!
Historic and peaceful building with a shop and cafe in the very centre of the city in pretty grounds for sitting and picnics
199 locals recommend
Winchester Cathedral
9 The ClHistoric and peaceful building with a shop and cafe in the very centre of the city in pretty grounds for sitting and picnics
Get a ferry from Southampton or Lymington for a day trip (long day but worth it!).
118 locals recommend
Isle of Wight
Get a ferry from Southampton or Lymington for a day trip (long day but worth it!).
Entertainment
Great for kids and adults too! A little out of town so best to drive although there is a bus stop nearby.
48 locals recommend
Winchester Science Centre & Planetarium
Telegraph WayGreat for kids and adults too! A little out of town so best to drive although there is a bus stop nearby.
Great events for all the family, advance booking a good idea!
41 locals recommend
Theatre Royal Winchester
Jewry StreetGreat events for all the family, advance booking a good idea!
City/town information
Pretty village with some nice shops and the home of the watercress line which is especially popular at summer and christmas
31 locals recommend
New Alresford
Pretty village with some nice shops and the home of the watercress line which is especially popular at summer and christmas
Stockbridge
Very pretty village with walks and shops
Food scene
The Wykeham Arms
75 Kingsgate StEternally popular gastropub at the bottom of your street!
Culture
Although Winchester is famous for Jane Austen, it's here you really get to indulge the memories.
87 locals recommend
Jane Austen's House
Winchester RoadAlthough Winchester is famous for Jane Austen, it's here you really get to indulge the memories.