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CHR ISTMAS IN WINCHESTER
GUIDE | 2018
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What’s On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
T H A N K YO U !
Cathedral Music & Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
‘Christmas in Winchester’ is produced by Church Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Winchester Cathedral for the benefit of all.
Christmas Market Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Winchester Cathedral would like to thank the
individuals and organisations that support the Christmas Market Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
production of this guide, particularly the advertisers Food and Drink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
without whom it wouldn’t be possible and the Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
media partners that support the Cathedral’s
Travel and Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Christmas activities. If you would like to feature
in this guide in future please contact City Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
catherine.hodgson@winchester-cathedral.org.uk
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of publication. However, Winchester Cathedral is not liable for
any errors or omissions. Please check prices and amenities with
individual establishments before you visit.
A M E S S AG E F R O M T H E M AYO R CHAIRMAN OF THE
W I N C H E S T E R C AT H E D R A L OF WINCHESTE R WINCHESTE R BID
Christmas at Winchester Cathedral is As Mayor and first citizen of Winchester is a stunning city
such a special time. We look forward Winchester, it is my privilege to all year round, but at Christmas
to welcoming you to the festive and welcome you to this wonderful city it is even more beautiful, with
joyful atmosphere of the Christmas during the festive season as its historic cityscape adorned
Market and Ice Rink and to our we celebrate Christmas in many with twinkling lights and mini
Cathedral services and events: to different ways. Christmas trees decorating the
carols and feasting, to processions businesses.
The usual vibrancy is enhanced by
and nativity plays, to the awesome
our Christmas Market and covered The festive period is the perfect
grandeur of the Cathedral nave and
Ice Rink held in both the Inner and time to explore Winchester;
to the birth of a baby.
Outer Closes – a treat to be savoured. why not spend a day exploring
Christmas is a time when most of us Visit the many independent and the city’s side streets which are
take pleasure in traditions of food, different shops and restaurants, not packed full of hidden treasures
of stories and of giving and receiving only in the High Street but in side – independent retailers and a
gifts. At the heart of all of this is the streets as well. variety of cafés and restaurants.
precious and simple gift of new life.
Especially at Christmastide, spend Enjoy some ice skating, or
A child is born who is God’s own Son
time in the Cathedral where a warm browsing in the Cathedral
– and everything changes. The infinite
welcome awaits you for services and Christmas Market, followed by
becomes an infant.
concerts. To leave Winchester without a guided tour of our historic
At the heart of the universe is love. seeing inside this exceptional place city and a visit to one of
The greatest gift of all. would be to miss one of the great our many museums, perfect
cathedrals of the world. for keeping the children
From everyone at Winchester
entertained while you stock up
Cathedral, we wish you a very On behalf of all residents of the wider
on Christmas goodies.
happy Christmas and hope that the Winchester district, may I take this
Cathedral can be part of your festive opportunity to extend to you and So, from the team and Board of
tradition and that you will return those you love every good wish for Winchester BID, we wish you all
each year. Christmas 2018 and the New Year 2019. a very merry Christmas, a happy
New Year and a safe
The Very Reverend Catherine Ogle, Frank Pearson,
and enjoyable trip to Winchester
Dean of Winchester Mayor of Winchester
this Christmas.
Ken Macartney
Chairman of the Winchester
Business Improvement District
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C H R I S T M A S W H AT ’ S O N
AT THE CATHEDR AL Waynflete Singers:
A Christmas Fanfare
Christmas and Twilight
Tower Tours Saturday 8 December, 7.30pm
Saturday 17 November – A joyous celebration of the season in Lantern Parade
Monday 17 December which Handel's exultant Coronation
Thursday 29 November, 6.30pm
Various dates and times Anthems are joined by Gabrieli's
mighty Canzonas for brass and John Make your own lantern with Bella
Experience the best views of
Rutter's Gloria, a modern classic. Crafts and join a fun family parade
Winchester and the Christmas Market
Tickets from £12.50. starting from the Cathedral and
and Ice Rink. Tickets available from
processing around the Outer
the Cathedral Box Office. Cathedral Christmas Concert
Close. Full details available on the
Friday 14 December, 7.00pm Cathedral website.
An evening of festive music and
Christmas Story-telling for
carols with Winchester Cathedral
Pre-schoolers
Choir, including a special première of
Queen Elizabeth’s Winchester Carol, Friday 21 December,
composed by Roderick Williams and 11.30am – 12noon
funded by the Friends of Winchester
Enjoy a Christmas themed ‘make
Cathedral through the Queen’s
and take’ craft activity and hear
Jubilee Fund. Tickets available from
the story of the first Christmas.
the Cathedral Box Office.
Christmas Market No booking required.
Opening Ceremony The Snowman
Chamber Choir Concert
Friday 16 November, 6.45pm Saturday 15 December,
1.00pm, 3.00pm and 7.15pm Saturday 22 December, 1.00pm
Join us for the official opening of
the Christmas Market and Ice Rink Experience the magic of The An hour of varied music to soothe
and enjoy professional ice skating Snowman in a whole new way this and inspire, performed by the
displays along with the blessing of Christmas. Watch this enchanting Cathedral Chamber Choir. All are
the tree. A free event. film on the big screen in the welcome – a retiring collection
Cathedral Nave with music provided will be taken.
Christmas Market by a live orchestra and the Cathedral
Messy Church Choristers. Presented by Carrot Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony
Productions. Tickets from £11. of Carols
Saturday 8 December,
2.30pm – 5.30pm, The Undercroft Sunday 23 December, 3.30pm
Tickets for all Cathedral events
Enjoy a range of Christmas story (unless specified otherwise) are Performed by the Cathedral
themed craft activities suitable for from the Cathedral Box Office Choristers and harpist Anne
all ages (including adults). Light snacks on 01962 857 275 or online at Denholm, official harpist to HRH
and drinks will be available. Children www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk The Prince of Wales. All are welcome
must be accompanied by an adult. – a retiring collection will be taken.
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Science Centre
CH R I S TM A S
MAR KE T
Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market is
recognised as one of the best in Europe.
Explore over 100 chalets filled with high quality
exhibitors, hand-picked for their unique and
exclusive products, and indulge in delicious
food and drink. There’s a strong focus on British
crafts, independent retailers and artisan festive
foods. There is no charge for entry to the
Christmas Market.
Saturday 17 November –
Thursday 20 December Open daily
Sunday – Wednesday 10.30am – 6.30pm Monday – Saturday, 9.30am – 5.00pm
Thursday – Saturday 10.30am – 8.00pm Sundays, 12.30pm – 3.00pm
Experience the joy of Christmas at Winchester
Cathedral whilst discovering almost 1,500 years
of history. With a magnificent Christmas tree
and traditional Christmas carol services, a
visit to the Cathedral is not to be missed. An
annual pass is only £8.50 for adults, with free
admission for children under 16 visiting with
family. See page 17 for details of the Cathedral’s
Christmas services, to which all are welcome.
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I CE R I N K
Enjoy skating on the famous Winchester
Cathedral Ice Rink, spectacularly situated in
the shadow of Winchester Cathedral and
surrounded by the bustling Christmas Market.
The clear roof guarantees a rain-free skate
whatever the weather and fun skate aids make
it an ideal rink for adults and children alike. New
Tickets for 2018, a huge Christmas Tree in the centre of
the Ice Rink will fill our skaters with festive cheer.
£11.00 Adult
£10.00 Student/senior
£8.95 Child aged 8–16
Saturday 17 November 2018 –
£6.95 Child aged 4–7 Wednesday 2 January 2019
£37.50 Family (two adults and two children) Hour-long sessions from 10am – 9pm
£11.00 Tiny tots sessions (10.00am Parent & (last admission 8pm).
Toddler only sessions available
Monday – Friday until 20 December)
£79.50 Parent & Toddler Season Ticket
(restrictions apply) Silent Discos on Ice
£89.50 Off-peak Season Ticket
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.00pm & 8.00pm
11.00am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday
(from 20 November – 20 December)
(excluding 24 & 31 December)
Exclusive hire, school and group rates
Take to the ice for
available. A selection of pre-bookable
a Silent Disco and
food and drink packages for adults and
skate to the sound
children are also available on-line. Sessions
of your favourite
last one hour including time to fit skates.
tunes! Grab your
Tickets include free skate hire, and children’s
headphones and
skate aids are available for hire from the skate
enjoy the best
fit marquee.
music from the
70s, 80s, 90s and 00s. With three different music
Box Office channels to choose from you’ll be spoilt for choice.
www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on
There is no extra charge for these sessions.
01 962 857 276
Simply book your tickets, collect your headphones,
A ticket office is available next to
fasten your skates and get ready to dance the
the rink from 17 November.
night away!
For group bookings, please contact
the Box Office by phone.
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C H R I S TM A S W H AT ’ S O N
OUT AND ABOUT
Tourist Information Centre
Winchester Guildhall, The Broadway,
Winchester SO23 9GH
www.visitwinchester.co.uk tourism@winchester.gov.uk
01962 840 500 @King_Alf
facebook.com/KingAlfWinchester
Charity Christmas Card Shop
Christmas at Marwell
25 October – 18 December, 10am – 5pm, Monday –
Saturday, Tourist Information Centre 17 November – 24 December, Marwell Zoo
A volunteer-run pop up shop stocking Christmas cards Make your family’s Christmas magical at Marwell Zoo.
from over 50 charities. Enjoy a variety of festive refreshments and listen to
stories from Neverland – inspired by Peter Pan – read
by Mother Christmas in the Pirate Cove. Get creative
decorating your Christmas present bag before
meeting Father Christmas and receiving a special gift.
Pre-booking required. www.marwell.org.uk
Christmas Lights Switch On Wine Festival Winchester
Thursday 15 November from 4.00pm, Friday 23 November 5.00pm – 9.00pm and Saturday 24
The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH November, 11.00am – 3.00pm & 4.00pm – 8.00pm
The Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GH
Join us for the Winchester Christmas Lights Switch
on! There will be live entertainment including dance, Enjoy a variety of fabulous wines in the company of Susie
music and, of course, a visit from Father Christmas and Peter, Masters of Wine and TV presenters. Tickets:
himself. The lights will be turned on by a local hero at £35pp including a free Riedel wine glass, tote bag and
6pm, with live entertainment to follow. unlimited tasting samples from 300+ bottles. There’s also
masterclasses, merchandise, food, and a prize draw!
hello@thewinefestival.co.uk 01962 929 930
Christmas City Highlights: a walking tour of
www.thewinefestival.co.uk
Winchester with a seasonal flavour
Ashton Singers Concert
Saturday 17 November – Saturday 15 December
Monday to Friday: 2.30pm, Saturday 24 November, 7.30pm, St Cross Church
Saturday: 11.00am and 2.30pm, Sunday: no tour
The Ashton Singers present a programme of choral
Tourist Information Centre, The Broadway,
music including motets by Schütz, Schein, Selle, Harris
Winchester SO23 9GH
and Parry. Tickets: £12.50 from Winchester Cathedral Box
Tickets: £6 for adults on the day Office 01962 857275 or www.ashtonsingers.co.uk
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C H R I S TM A S W H AT ’ S O N
Christmas at Beaulieu
23 November – 30 December (selected evenings),
4.45pm – 10.00pm, Beaulieu, New Forest
Experience the new magical, after-dark, illuminated trail
at the Beaulieu visitor attraction this Christmas. The tree-
tops will glisten as the gardens and buildings shimmer with
seasonal sparkle. There’s something for everyone as a one
mile illuminated path winds its way through the grounds and
gardens in a magical festive experience. www.beaulieu.co.uk
The Kings Chamber Orchestra: ‘Star Gazing’
Saturday 24 November, 3.00pm & 7.30pm
The Middle Brook Centre
A seasonal winter combo directed by internationally renowned
Gerard Le Feuvre. Performing music touching the big picture
exploring space and fire on the way to Christmas including
Strauss, Bernstein and others. www.hopewinchester.org
The magical, after-dark, illuminated trail
Win
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Step into Jane’s home
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walk for all the family
Singing Trees • Scented Fire Garden
Father Christmas • Tunnel of Light
www.jane-austens-house-museum.org.uk
23 NOV – 30 DEC
*Present this voucher between 1 September 2018 and 1 March
beaulieu.co.uk/christmas 2019. Excludes weekends and special event days. Applies to
standard adult rates only. One voucher gives free admission
0844 995 1364 to one person only.
Calls cost 7p per minute plus your network
access charge. Running selected evenings only.
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Santa Specials on the Santa and the Elves Christmas Experience
Watercress Line
Various dates from Saturday 1 – Monday
24 December, Winchester Science Centre
Santa and the elves are back at Winchester
Science Centre and this time they’re joined
by Jack and the beanstalk! A Christmas
experience like no other with live science
show inspired by the classic children’s tale,
an elf-led activity, Christmas planetarium
show and chance to meet Santa.
Tickets: £14 with General Admission, includes a gift for children.
www.winchestersciencecentre.org
Various dates in December
Alresford and Alton Reindeer Roundup in Space Planetarium Show
Travel in a festive train carriage Various dates from Saturday 1 – Monday 24 December,
for a magical trip where Santa and Winchester Science Centre
his jolly helpers visit you in your
A fun presenter-led planetarium show exploring the Solar System in
seat with a gift. Grown-ups are
search of Santa’s reindeer. Tickets: Included with Santa and the Elves
treated to white wine and mince
Christmas Experience, £3.50 with General Admission or £6.60 for
pies, whilst children enjoy a soft
planetarium show only. www.winchestersciencecentre.org
drink and a gingerbread man. Each
child will also receive an activity Storytime with Santa
pack to keep them entertained on
Friday 7 & 14 December, Winchester Science Centre
this enchanting one hour journey.
Please check watercressline.co.uk A special event with Santa and science for pre-schoolers and their families.
for dates and times. Tickets: £7.50 with General Admission. www.winchestersciencecentre.org
SPARKLE Women's Christmas Christmas Carols by the Traditional flour milling
Craft & Shopping Evening Salvation Army Band
Every Saturday and Sunday in
Wednesday 28 November, 7.30pm Saturday 1 December, Saturday 8 December,
The Middle Brook Centre, December and 11.00am – 3.00pm, plus Tuesday 1
Winchester SO23 8DQ Saturday 15 December (mornings) January
www.hopewinchester.org Winchester Cathedral and the Winchester City Mill
Buttercross
Brendoncare Christmas
HOPE Life Carols & Crumpets
Concert performed
Naomi House & Jacksplace
Friday 30 November, by the Winchester Consort,
Santa Fun Run
2.00pm – 4.00pm conducted by Martin Neary
The Middle Brook Centre, Sunday 2 December, 9.30am,
Sunday 9 December 2018, 6.30pm
Winchester SO23 8DQ, Winchester Guildhall
Winchester College Chapel, College
www.hopewinchester.org www.naomihouse.org.uk
St, Winchester SO23 9NA
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A Victorian Christmas with Robert Powell
and Susan Jameson
Sunday 9 December, 7.30pm, Theatre Royal
Accompanied by Clive
Conway (Flute) and
Beauty and the Beast Christine Croshaw
(Piano)
Saturday 1 December 2018 – Sunday 6 January 2019,
Celebrate the delights
Theatre Royal
of Christmas past
When a vain and handsome prince rejects the in the company of
advances of a wicked witch, she turns him into a Queen Victoria, Charles
hideous Beast. Only one thing can save him – Dickens, Thomas Hardy,
someone must fall in love with him before the last Lewis Carroll, Edward
petal falls from an enchanted rose. With original Lear, Alfred Lord
songs, hilarious gags and audience participation, this Tennyson and Gilbert and Sullivan and enjoy the much-
pantomime is an ideal treat for the whole family! loved music of Handel, Mendelssohn, Liszt, Vivaldi, Bizet,
Tickets: £12 to £25.50 from 01962 840 440 Scott Joplin and Debussy together with traditional tunes
www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk and carols. Tickets: £19 to £24 from 01962 840 440
www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
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Tuesday 11 December 6.15pm
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University of Winchester Chapel, Sparkford Road,
Winchester SO22 4NR
Each year the University celebrates Christmas with
two hugely well-attended carol services in the
stunning setting of the University Chapel. Superb
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CH R I ST MA S E XPERIENC E music, traditional carols and seasonal refreshments, as
well as the contributions of students, staff, governors
and, of course, our Chancellor Alan Titchmarsh,
B O O K T I C K E T S AT
all combine to make these events a suitably rich
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conclusion to the University’s calendar.
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CHRISTMAS AT
THE BROOKS
All events are free and run from 10am - 4pm
Christmas Wonderland Mrs Claus’ Kitchen Christmas Face Painting
Monday 3rd – Saturday 8th December Saturday 15th December Saturday 22nd December
Watch festive films inside our magical igloo Decorate tasty festive cupcakes Transform into a Christmas character
Also, Father Christmas himself will be inside the giant, festive igloo on Saturday 8th December!
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Christmas Classics with Blake
Tuesday 11 December, 7.30pm, Theatre Royal
Christmas at Abbey House
Wednesday 12 December, 2.30pm
Tourist Information Centre, The Broadway,
Winchester SO23 9GH
A tour of the Mayor's official residence followed by mulled
wine and mince pies with the Mayor. Tickets: £9.50 in Christmas Holiday Trail
advance from 01962 840500 tourism@winchester.gov.uk
Saturday 15 – Monday 24 December,
The Scummy Mummies Christmas Show 10.00am – 3.00pm, Winchester City Mill
Thursday 13 December, 8.00pm, Theatre Royal Every day this holiday, take a journey through the
Mill following the trail of clues left by Father Christmas
Alder Valley Brass Christmas Carols himself. Those mischievous elves are back again and
they’re causing mayhem in the Mill once more.
Saturday 15 December, 12noon – 3.00pm
NOTE: Winchester City Mill is closed Monday
Winchester City Mill
25 – Sunday 31 December.
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Santa's Christmas Party
The Spitfire Sisters’ Christmas Special
Monday 17 December
10.30am, 1.00pm & 4.00pm, Thursday 20 December, 7.30pm
Theatre Royal Theatre Royal
Everyone is getting ready for The Spitfire Sisters perform festive songs,
Santa’s Christmas Party, but both old and new, in their unmistakable
somebody has been up to mischief – vintage style with extra mirth for good
and that someone is Jack Frost! measure. Bells will be jingled and merriment
Help get Santa’s Christmas Party will be made as they sing a song collection to
back on track in an adventure full of warm you better than a glass of mulled wine!
fun, party games and festive songs. Tickets: £15 to £21 from 01962 840 440
Then meet Santa at his home at the www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk
North Pole, where every child will
receive a special present.
Soup Service Christmas Meal Blue Apple Theatre presents
Recommended age: 2–7 years.
A Christmas Carol
Tickets: £11.50 – £12 Thursday 20 December, 6.30pm
from 01962 840 440 The Middle Brook Centre, SO23 8DQ Friday 11 – Sunday 13 January 2019,
www.theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk www.hopewinchester.org 7.30pm, Theatre Royal
Find out more about historic
Winchester and browse our range
of gifts and souvenirs inspired by
the museum’s collections.
Find us in front of Cathedral Green. For the
duration of the Christmas Market (Sat 17 Nov
to Thu 20 Dec) the City Museum will open:
Monday to Thursday 10am-5pm
Friday to Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 11am-5pm
The Square | Winchester | SO23 9ES
01962 863064
ADMISSION FREE
hampshireculture.org.uk/winchester-city-museum
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See pages 6 – 9 for additional concerts and events
taking place at Winchester Cathedral.
Cathedral Choir. The first service is
ticketed, with priority booking for
the Cathedral Community – any
remaining tickets will be available
via the Cathedral Box Office. The
second and third services are not
ticketed and all are welcome.
Monday 24 December
Christmas Eve Services
11.00am Nativity Services
& 3.00pm
in the coming of Jesus Christ.
Saturday 1 December, 6.30pm Children are encouraged to dress
For further information contact
as characters from the Christmas
Advent Procession childrenschurch@winchester-
story and, for those that wish, join
A service of seasonal readings and cathedral.org.uk
together at the front of the nave
music by candlelight, moving from
Sunday 9 and Sunday 16 December, during the service. Collection for the
darkness to light.
3.30pm Children’s Society.
Sunday 2 December 5.30pm Carols with
A Christmas Celebration –
Blessing of the Crib
Advent Sunday Family Carol Services
11.30pm Midnight Eucharist sung
7.35am Morning Prayer Family-friendly afternoon carol
by the Girl Choristers
8.00am Holy Communion services. Visitors to the Christmas
and Lay Clerks
10.00am Sung Eucharist Market and Ice Rink are especially
3.30pm Choral Evensong welcome. Congregational carols will Tuesday 25 December
be led by the Cathedral Choir on 9 Christmas Day Services
Sunday 9 December, 11.00am
December and the Girl Choristers
8.00am Holy Communion
Christingle Service for and Lay Clerks on 16 December.
10.00am Festal Mattins
Children’s Church
Tuesday 18, Wednesday 19 11.15am Festal Sung Eucharist
Undercroft/Wessex
Exclusive and Friday 21 December, 6.30pm 3.30pm Evensong with
Learning Centrepre-bookable ice
(doors open at 5.20pm) Procession to the
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children packages
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years onlinebyatcarer/
1–7, accompanied Cathedral Carol Services
www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk
family, to an Advent children’s Wonderful services filled with
service to celebrate the hope beautiful music sung by the
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All Saints’, East Stratton Salvation Army
16 December 5.00pm Carols Sundays 10.45am Advent Worship
24 December 11.30pm Communion Service (Parchment Street)
25 December 10.00am Christmas Day Communion 25 December 10.45am Sing-along-a-Carol
All Saints, Highcliffe St Andrew’s, Chilcomb
2 December 10.00am Community Christingle 24 December 11.30pm Midnight Communion
16 December 6.00pm Carols by Candlelight
24 December 4.00pm Crib Service St Barnabas Church, Weeke
25 December 10.00am ‘All in’ Family Workshop 2 December 7.00pm Advent Carol Service
21 December 6.00pm Carols on the Green
Christ Church, Christchurch Road 24 December 4.00pm Christingle Service
16 December 6.000pm Carols by Candlelight 24 December 11.30pm Midnight Communion
24 December 4.00pm Messy Nativity 25 December 10.00am Christmas Day Service
11.30pm Midnight Communion
25 December 10.00am Christmas Day Celebration St Bartholomew’s, King Alfred Place
2 December 9.30am Family Service on
Holy Trinity, Upper Brook Street Advent Sunday
21 December 4.00pm Family Carols with mulled 9 December 4.00pm Christingle
wine and mince pies 23 December 6.00pm Carol Service
24 December 7.30pm Blessing of the Crib and 24 December 5.00pm Nativity Crib Service
First Mass of Christmas for Families
25 December 10.30am Blessing of the Tree and 11.30pm Midnight Mass
Sung Family Eucharist 25 December 9.30am Christmas Day
30 December 10.30am The Holy Family of Jesus – Family Communion
Parish Mass
St Catherine’s, Littleton
Holy Trinity, Wonston 2 December 10.00am Posada Service
16 December 4.30pm Carols 5 December 6.30pm Advent Compline
24 December 11.15pm Communion Service 16 December 6.00pm Carol Service
25 December 11.00am Christmas Day Communion 24 December 4.00pm Crib Service
25 December 10.00am Family Communion
Hope Church, Middle Brook Street
16 December 10.00am All-age Christmas Celebration St Cross, St Cross Road
23 December 6.00pm Evening Carols 23 December 9.30am Sung Eucharist
25 December 10.00am Christmas Day Morning 23 December 5.30pm Carol Service
24 December 4.00pm Family Crib Service
Level.10 Church 24 December 11.30pm Midnight Mass
9 December 5.00pm Christmas Carol Service 25 December 8.00am Holy Communion
25 December 9.30am Christmas Morning Eucharist
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St Gregory’s Church, Alresford St Mary’s, King’s Worthy
24 December 8.30pm Midnight Mass with Carols 14 December 6.00pm ‘A Kings Worthy Christmas’
25 December 11.00am Christmas Day Mass at Chapel Hall
23 December 6.00pm Nine Lessons and Carols
St James’, Hunton 24 December 3.30pm Carols Round the Crib
20 December 4.00pm Nativity 24 December 11.15pm Communion Service
25 December 10.00am All In Christmas Service
St James, Woodmancott with Communion
14 December 7.00pm Carols
25 December 10.00am Christmas Day Communion St Mary-the-Less, Chibolton
16 December 4.00pm Carol Service
St John the Baptist 23 December 10.00am Benefice Communion
2 December 5.00pm Advent Tea 24 December 4.00pm Crib Service
23 December 6.00pm Carols by Candlelight 25 December 10.00am Family Service
24 December 3.00pm Crib Service
25 December 10.00am Holy Communion St Mary the Virgin, Micheldever
16 December 6.30pm Carols
St Lawrence, The Square 24 December 3.30pm Crib Service
2 December 10.00am Advent Sunday 25 December 10.00am Family Communion
Parish Communion
23 December 6.00pm Carol Service St Mary & St Michael, Stoke Charity
24 December 3.30pm Nativity Crib Service 16 December 6.00pm Carol Service
for Families 25 December 10.00am Christmas Day Communion
25 December 10.00am Christmas Day
Parish Communion St Matthew’s, Stockbridge Road
2 December 6.30pm Advent Carols
St Luke’s, Stanmore 25 December 8.00am Holy Communion
23 December 4.00pm Carol Service 25 December 11.15am Holy Communion with carols
24 December 5.00pm Family Crib Service
25 December 9.30am Sung Parish Eucharist St Paul’s, St Paul’s Hill
9 December 5.00pm Christingle service
St Mark’s, Oliver’s Battery 16 December 4.00pm St Paul’s @ 4 (informal
24 December 5.00pm Community Crib Service family Christmas service)
24 December 9.30pm Said Eucharist 20 December 9.30am Under-fives’
25 December 8.00am Eucharist Christmas celebration
22 December 10.00am Animal nativity (outside)
St Mary’s, Crawley 22 December 6.30 pm Carol service (not suitable
16 December 6.00pm Carol Service for young children)
24 December 4.30pm Posada Service 24 December 3/3.30pm Nativity service
25 December 8.00am Holy Communion 24 December 11.30pm Midnight Eucharist
25 December 10.00am Family Service with Nativity 25 December 9.30am Family Communion
Play by the Sunday School
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St Peter’s Catholic Church, Jewry Street St Thomas More’s, Stockbridge
24 December 5.30pm First Mass of Christmas 24 December 9.00am Christmas Day Mass
10.30pm Midnight Mass with Carols
25 December 8.00am Christmas Day Mass TOP Church, Winchester
10.30am Christmas Day Mass 16 December 11.00am Christmas Carol Service
St Peter and Holy Cross, Wherwell United Church, Jewry Street
2 December 5.30pm Candlelight Service 9 December 10.30am All-Age Nativity
following Advent Fair 23 December 6.00pm Candlelit Carol Service
(preceded by a Christmas tea,
24 December 2.30pm Crib Service
from 4.30pm)
24 December 11.15pm Midnight Service
25 December 10.00am Christmas Celebration with
25 December 10.00am Family Service all the family
St Stephen’s Church, Oliver’s Battery
Vineyard Church, Winchester
24 December 5.30pm First Mass of Christmas
9 December 7.00pm Carol Service
25 December 9.15am Christmas Day Mass 15 December 4.00pm DIY Nativity
23 December 10.30am Christmas Celebration
St Stephen’s, Sparsholt with Lainston
9 December 6.00pm Carol Service Wesley Methodist Church, Weeke
24 December 4.00pm Crib Service 16 December 10.30am Nativity Service with Children
24 December 11.30pm Midnight Service 16 December 6.30pm Community Carols
25 December 10.00am Family Service with the Mayor
30 December 10.00am Benefice Family Communion 22 December 6.30pm Carols for Christmas
25 December 9.30am Christmas Day Service
St Swithun’s, Headbourne Worthy
2 December 6.00pm Advent Carols Winchester Baptist Church, City Road
23 December 10.00am Carol Service 16 December 4.30pm Carols by candlelight
25 December 10.00am Christmas Communion Service 24 December 3.30pm Nativity Service
25 December 10.00am Family service
St Swithun-upon-Kingsgate
2 December 6.00pm Evening Worship with songs Winchester Society of Friends (Quakers)
and reflective readings and 23 December 9.00am Meeting for worship
prayers for Advent 10.30am Meeting for worship
24 December 11.30pm Midnight Mass 25 December 10.30am Meeting for Worship
CH U RCH E S TO G E T H E R
IN WINCHESTER
Join us at this year’s Christmas Market and connect with the birth of the
baby Jesus – the reason for the season! Visit the Light to Darkness Chalet,
the enchanting Nativity scene made by local school children, and enjoy
carol singing and craft activities for children
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BUSES &
COACHESC H R I S TM A S M A R K E T D I R EC TO RY
1 | POLLYFIELDS 18 | SELBORNE POTTERY 31 | POTNOTCH 42 | ROSA BOUTIQUE
www.pollyfields.co.uk www.selbornepottery.co.uk www.potnotch.co.uk 07725 359468
07836 511611 01420 511413 07913 241467
43 | SMASHING INTERIORS
2 | WAPPA 19 | STEVE WILSON WEAVING 32 | L ITTLE SEW & SEWS www.smashinginteriors.com
www.knobsknobsknobs.com www.stevewilsonweaving.com (1ST HALF) 07723 588284
07834 725566 07989 539010 www.littlesewandsews.com
07598 011925 44 | S YNERGY JEWELLERY
3 | CSTAR DESIGN 20 | E LLIE AND BEA (1ST HALF) (1ST HALF)
www.cstardesign.co.uk www.ellieandbea.co.uk 32 | T HE LEATHERWORKER www.synergyjewellery.co.uk
07834 725566 01420 22138 (2ND HALF) 01962 422942
www.theleatherworker.com
4 | ALPACA SOL 20 | MOUSIE MURRAY (2ND HALF) 07778 374683 44 | SUNDARI (2ND HALF)
www.alpacasol.com www.mousiemurray.co.uk www.sundarijewellery.co.uk
07795 725898 33 | ANNA FLACKE 07773 668008
5 | BURROW AND HIDE LTD www.annafalcke.com
www.burrowandhide.com 21 | D OUGLAS HADDOW 0117 904 9698 45 | WILD AT HEART
02381 221486 WATERCOLOURS www.bewildatheart.co.uk
douglashaddow@talktalk.net 34 | STUDIOZO (1ST HALF) 01684 592921
6 | CASHMERES OF SCOTLAND 07710 430373 www.facebook.com/studiozouk
www.cashmeres-of-scotland.co 07795 476960 46 | T HE CONTEMPORARY
01835 863306 22 | T OM MARTIN LONDON HOME LTD
(1ST HALF) 34 | THE GLASS BARGE (2ND HALF) www.tch.net
7 | THE POTTING SHED www.tommartinlondon.com www.theglassbarge.com 02392 469400
www.thepottingshedonline.co.uk 01702 304120 07712 247573
07944 968726 47 | LUVVEY LTD
22 | S ALLY WILCOX JEWELLERY 35 | DOKBLOK (1ST HALF) www.luvvey.com
8 | FOREVER ENGLAND LTD (2ND HALF) 07443 589286 07584 052523
www.foreverengland.com www.sallywilcox.co.uk
01935 811970 07854 865855 35 | T REGEAR POTTERY 48 | COASTING
(2ND HALF) 07950 499979
9 | PROPPA TOPPA (1ST HALF) 23 | KORU ARTS (1ST HALF) 01983 731523
www.proppatoppa.co.uk www.koruarts.co.uk 49 | PAT DE CHAT
01691 773752 07447 406426 36 | TUMI CRAFTS (1ST HALF) 07964 540908
www.tumicrafts.com
9 | R OSE & BOWS COUNTRY 23 | GLASS RELIEF (2ND HALF) 07912 204514 50 | JOKANNES TRADING
BOUTIQUE (2ND HALF) www.glassrelief.co.uk www.jokannestrading.co.uk
www.roseandbows.co.uk 07910 939 451 36 | L ORD OF THE BATH 01252 820224
07578 112220 (2ND HALF)
24 | BOXED OF HAMPSHIRE www.lordofthebath.com 51 | THE JEWELLERY STOP
10 | WOOD LIKE TO PLAY 07854 797965 07971 049319 www.thejewellerystop.com
www.woodliketoplay.co.uk 0121 4444449
01785 813014 25 | MARMALADE SKIES 37 | MOUSE AND MOON
www.marmaladeskiesdesigns. 52 | BUBBLES
11 | A NNABEL CHAFFER co.uk 38 | M AXINE JONES SILVER www.loremcare.co.uk
COLLECTION 07719 956435 (1ST HALF) 07823 443899
www.annabelchaffer.co.uk www.facebook.com/
08707 300888 26 | THE OIL HUT maxinejonessilver 53 | SMOOTHIE CANDLES
www.theoilhut.co.uk 02380 769443 www.smoothiecandles.com
12 | MY LITTLE DUCKLING 07703 776824 07871 034465
www.mylittleduckling.co.uk 38 | G LOVER AND SMITH
07766 541862 27 | KATE OF KENSINGTON (2ND HALF) 54 | V INTAGE COLLECTION
www.kateofkensington.com www.goverandsmith.co.uk TIN SIGNS (1ST HALF)
13 | THE OLD VINE 0207 096 1058 01722 741096 www.nostalgic-designs.com
www.oldvinewinchester.com 07554 567112
01962 854616 39 | T WINKLING HEARTS
28 | C RISTIANE FISCHER JEWELLERY (1ST HALF) 54 | PEGASUS DESIGN (2ND HALF)
14 | SOLINE BAGS JEWELLERY www.twinklinghearts.co.uk 07450 470863
www.facebook.com/soline-bags www.facebook.com/ 07902 107317
07701 086257 55 | LET IT SNOW
cristianefischerjewellerypage www.lovelysnow.co.uk
07540 346460 39 | L INDA ROWE GLASS
15 | S ILVER AND SAND (2ND HALF) 07435 923376
JEWELLERY 29 | C HURCHES TOGETHER IN www.lindarowe.co.uk
www.silverandsand.co.uk 56 | BAKEDIN (1ST HALF)
WINCHESTER 01725 517056 www.bakedin.co.uk
07713 915411
30 | S T ELISABETH CONVENT 40 | BOARD N BREAD 07740 649279
16 | P & G HATS www.obitel-minsk.com www.boardnbread.co.uk
07776 147676 56 | C RANBORNE WOODEN TOYS
00375 17335 3089 07775 862442 (2ND HALF)
17 | POM 41 | APPLE BOX www.cranbornewoodentoys.co.uk
www.pomboutique.co.uk www.originalapplebox.co.uk 07712 761970
01225 777749
22 www.christmasinwinchester.co.ukC H R I S TM A S M A R K E T D I R EC TO RY
57 | ALEXANDER INTERIORS 70 | T HE GERMAN GIFT 85 | M ORRISON AND 97 | JOYA
www.alexanderinteriors.co.uk COMPANY (2ND HALF) MACKAY LTD (2ND HALF) www.joyaonline.co.uk
0208 144 9976 www.ukbratwurstco.com www.mandmwhisky.co.uk 01453 297445
01725 513313 07557 885408
58 | T HE GREAT BRITISH BEE CO. 98 | DEBUSSIE BOUTIQUE
(1ST HALF) 71 | KOUWES KUSSE 86 | V IP WINE TOURS & www.facebook.com/debussie
www.greatbritishbeeco.com www.wearepineapple.co.uk EVENTS LTD (1ST HALF) 07887 795998
07970 295908 07812 453688 www.vipwinetours.co.uk
020 8144 0756 99 | H&B STYLE (1ST HALF)
58 | WAVERLEY CAFÉ (2ND HALF) 72 | T HE GREAT BRITISH CHEESE www.handbstyle.com
www.stunningstones.co.uk COMPANY (1ST HALF) 86 | PIEROTH WINE (2ND HALF) sales@handbstyle.com
07435 964421 www.thegreatbritishbeecompany. www.pieroth.co.uk
co.uk 07768 795634 99 | A VINTAGE GARDEN
59 | JARDIN DE FRANCE 07971 814447 (2ND HALF)
jardindefrance@yahoo.com 87 | LITTLE VILLAGE SWEET SHOP www.avintagegarden.co.uk
07811 391550 72 | GODMINSTER (2ND HALF) www.littlevillagesweetshop.com 07809 120237
www.godminster.com 07594 649664
60 | CHARITY CHALET 07809 339646 100 | INKA FABRIC
88 | MILLSTONE www.inkafabric.co.uk
61 | F LAMINGO PAPERIE 73 | WILTSHIRE CHILLI FARM www.millstonemills.com 07856 037513
(1ST HALF) www.fearlessflavour.com 01285 821297
www.sarahlovescards.co.uk 07870 377867 101 | A LITTLE PRESENT (1ST HALF)
07712 779616 89 | 6 O’CLOCK GIN (1ST HALF) www.alittlepresent.co.uk
74 | THE FRENCH COMTE www.6oclockgin.com 0203 3703712
61 | MGR RETAIL (2ND HALF) www.thefrenchcomte.co.uk 01454 418046
www.mgrretail.com 07769 032545 101 | ATLAS (2ND HALF)
89 | W INCHESTER DISTILLERY www.atlaslondon.co.uk
62 | G LENALMOND TWEED 75 | THE CHERRY TREE (2ND HALF) 07958 693344
CO. LTD www.cherrytreepreserves.co.uk www.winchesterdistillery.co.uk
www.glenalmond.com 02381 222842 01962 920290 102 | D REAM BLUE
01738 880322 TRADING COMPANY
76 | N EO ORGANIC TEA 90 | DRINKS IN TUBE (1ST HALF) www.dreamblue.co.uk
63 | HEYLAND AND WHITTLE SOLUTIONS www.drinksintube.co.uk 07970 678926
www.heylandandwhittle.co.uk www.neoaustralia.co.au 07768 251445
01293 525825 +61 41926 7584 103 | CHRISTMAS DREAMS
90 | H OGBEN POTTERY christmasdreams@hotmail.com
64 | C LINTON BANBURY 77 | L A MAISON DES (2ND HALF)
ILLUSTRATION SAUCISSONS www.janehogbenterracotta.co.uk 104 | M ERRY CHRISTMAS
clint@clintonbanbury.com 0033 62274 43984 01753 882364
07971 106628 105 | F RIAR’S FUDGE
78 | THE GOURMET GRILLED 91 | GINMEISTER LTD (1ST HALF) 106 | ORGANIC HILL
65 | TBC (1ST HALF) CHEESE COMPANY www.pinkstergin.com 07838 181600
65 | P ETER RHOADES www.gourmetgrilledcheese.co.uk 01763 849739
PHOTOGRAPHY (2ND HALF) 07543 768139 107 | T HE CURRY
91 | MARBLE TREE (2ND HALF) SAUCE COMPANY
www.peterrhoadesphotography. 79 | BRATWURST CHALET www.marbletree.co.uk
co.uk www.currysauce.com
01229 869019 07970 933171
01252 703761 80 | F LAPPING JACKS
CHRISTMAS MARKETS 92 | FLINT AND FLAME 108 | P URE IMAGINATION
66 | MAD LOU PUBLISHING www.flappingjacks.co.uk www.flintandflame.co.uk
www.madloupublishing.co.uk CHOCOLATES
07920 584530 01403 740230 www.imaginationchocolates.com
07989 896354
81 | SALT HOUSE 93 | FINDEFUCHS POTTERY 07970 933169
67 | RHIAN JOHN PAINTINGS www.wearepineapple.co.uk www.artisticpolishpottery.co.uk
www.rhianjohn.com 109 | KC CRYSTALS
07813 453688 07914 343435 www.kccrystals.biz
07827 966811
82 | T HE ORIGINAL EDINBURGH 94 | TIME ART (1ST HALF) 01202 873 126
68 | FRENCH CREPES FROM MEAD CO. LTD www.timeart.co.uk
BRITTANY 110 THE LITTLE TIBET
0131 556 7722 07904 214454 www.thelittletibet.com
0033 6269 17367
83 | CHI AFRICA 94 | THE SOCK GAME (2ND HALF) 07789 775957
69 | THE FRENCH COMTE www.chi-africa.com www.thesockgame.co.uk
www.thefrenchcomte.co.uk 111 | FAIRYGOODIES
07411 706999 07935 692716 www.fairygoodies.co.uk
07769 032545
84 | PURE SPAIN 95 | THE ACCESSORY QUEEN 01225 812101
70 | D OWNTON BREWEY CO www.purespain.co.uk www.theaccessoryqueen.co.uk
(1ST HALF) 112 | TOM CRITCHLEY
01305 458166 07785 995349
www.downtonbrewery.com 96 | PEACE OF AFRICA
01202 939697 85 | F OXDENTON ESTATE www.peaceofafrica.co.uk
COMPANY (1ST HALF) 01454 604060
www.foxdentonestate.co.uk
07920 584530
www.christmasinwinchester.co.uk 23EXPLORE THE CITY
4-10 FEBRUARY 2019
£2 OFF YOUR
OFFICIAL WRISTBAND
WITH THE CODE
“PARTYSEASON”
WINCHESTERCOCKTAILWEEK.CO.UK
Offer valid for bookings made online before 1 January 2019
subject to availability. Wristbands usually £10 each.
Over 18s only. Please drink responsibly.
Ma ke yo u r o wn
FESTIVE SPIRIT
b l e n d a c a d e m y. c o . u k
Explore the Bombay Sapphire
Distillery this festive season
Visit the unique home of Bombay Sapphire
gin in Laverstoke, Whitchurch – just 20 minutes
from Winchester.
Travel from Winchester by train and
use our shuttle Service, running from
Micheldever train station.
www.distillery.bombaysapphire.comHISTORIC PUB FINE DINING REAL ALES BEAUTIFUL BEDROOMS FUNCTIONS
HOW
TO FIND US
Exit the Cathedral
Christmas Market towards
Winchester College.
Turn left under
Kingsgate Arch, where you
will see the Wykeham Arms
and the Saint George
Tea Room directly opposite.
Christmas Fare will
be served in classic
surroundings at
both venues.
V I N TA G E T E A R O O M
AND
P R I VA T E V E N U E H I R E
75 KINGSGATE STREET, WINCHESTER, SO23 9PE
Wykeham Arms The Saint George Tea Room
T 01962 853834 T 01962 853834
E wykehamarms@fullers.co.uk E stgeorgetearoom@gmail.com
www.wykehamarmswinchester.co.uk www.saintgeorgetearoom.co.ukSHOPPING IN A
WINTER
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sponsored by
If you are planning to visit Winchester this Christmas
Winchester is a wonderful city at Christmas,
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with the festive season officially being tips and tricks to make your visit more enjoyable.
kicked off on Thursday 15 November at
Parking & Transport
the Winchester Christmas Lights Switch We all know that Christmas shopping can be testing at
On Ceremony. Here, thousands of eager times, so we’ve made the process a little easier. By using
Wintonians will gather on The Broadway the Park Winchester parking app, you will be able to plan
your route into Winchester and select a car park with
to enjoy an evening of entertainment and
spaces available! The app also gives parking capacity for
to meet Father Christmas and some of the the four Park and Ride sites, which are our recommended
characters from this year’s pantomime at way to visit Winchester. It only costs £3 for one car and up
The Theatre Royal – Beauty and the Beast. to seven passengers for the whole day.
Together, they will count down from ten to
watch Winchester’s Christmas lights burst
into life and illuminate Winchester for the
festive period.
26 www.christmasinwinchester.co.ukWINCHESTER BID
Shopping & Exploring Spare Change for Real Change
Winchester has a wonderful High Street, packed full Winchester BID works with Winchester City Council,
of national and independent retailers and eateries. Trinity Winchester and Winchester Churches Nightshelter
You are bound to find your favourites here. However, to facilitate Spare Change for Real Change. This is a
Winchester has many undiscovered treasures nestled diverted giving scheme which collects funds to support
together down side streets off the High Street. These two of the city’s homeless charities. This Christmas, please
are an eclectic mix of retail, eateries and services such look out for our red, house-shaped collection boxes
as beauticians and hairdressers, many of which are dotted in businesses around Winchester. Please give your
independently owned. spare change, so we can help to make a real change to
people in need in Winchester.
We ask that this year, you might consider supporting
some of Winchester’s wonderful independent
businesses located down the secret side streets such
as Parchment Street, Little Minster Street, Kings Walk,
Kingsgate Village and the City Bridge area, past King
Alfred and over the bridge. Be sure to follow Winchester BID on social
media for the latest festive updates:
If you are new to the city, please pop into the Tourist
Information Centre for a map of Winchester. This is a @WinchBID
hub for everything going on in the city and also the @WinchesterBID
starting point for walking and guided tours of the city. @WinchesterBID
www.christmasinwinchester.co.uk 27FESTIVE RAIL TRAVEL SALE
20
OUR DAY RETURNS*
%
BETWEEN 17 NOV - 24 DEC
OFF
Travel to Winchester from over 35
destinations including Bournemouth,
Portsmouth, Southampton & Woking.
Book online to take
advantage of offer *Average saving from equivalent off
peak day return and super off peak
southwesternrailway.com day return products.
Full T & Cs at southwesternrailway.
The journey starts here com/terms-and-conditions.
Have a drink without the fuss,
catch the night bus.
Unlimited evening travel for £2.50 with our nightrider ticket.
For more information
please visit stagecoachbus.com
Nightrider ticket is available after 7pm.
Travel anywhere on Stagecoach buses across Brighton,
Surrey, Hampshire and West Sussex, except on
Route N700 where a £2.00 add on will be charged.T R AV E L & PA R K I N G
T R AV E L & PA R K I N G
To get the most out of your visit to Winchester this
Christmas we advise travelling by public transport.
Rail Parking
Winchester is just over an hour by direct train from Park & Ride: Winchester operates a Park & Ride system
Waterloo and is easily and quickly accessible from which is easily accessible from the M3 motorway and
the following destinations: Basingstoke: 20 minutes, provides frequent bus services to all main areas of
Birmingham: 2 hours 20 minutes, Southampton: 20 Winchester. East Winchester (St Catherine’s and Barfield)
minutes, Poole: 1 hour 5 minutes, Bournemouth: 50 Park & Ride is located off junction 10, less than 1 mile
minutes, Portsmouth: 1 hour, Brockenhurst (for the from the City Centre. South Winchester Park & Ride
New Forest): 30 minutes, Reading: 30 minutes, is located off junction 11. Bus services operate from
London: 1 hour 5 minutes. Monday to Saturday from 6 .25am to 8.30pm. The
BID and Winchester City Council have also partnered to
Road provide free Park & Ride every Sunday in the run
up to Christmas, running from Sunday 18 November
Conveniently located just off the M3 (Junctions 9, 10 & 11)
until Sunday 23 December. Car parking and bus travel
from London (1 hour 30 minutes) and Southampton (20
costs £3 per car, or £2 .50 after 10.30am (Monday to
minutes), the A34 from Newbury (35 minutes)/ Oxford
Friday only). For further information please visit
(1 hour), and the A30 from Salisbury (40 minutes).
www.winchester.gov.uk/parkandride or contact
Parking Services on 01962 848 346.
Coach
City Centre: We advise all visitors to Winchester to
A coach drop off point is located in the Broadway,
use the Park & Ride as it is the easiest way to visit the
opposite the Guildhall and Tourist Information Centre.
city. Limited city centre car parks are available and are
Coach parking is available in Worthy Lane. Additional
signposted from all routes into Winchester. All city
coach parking is being provided by Winchester City
centre car parks are within easy walking distance from
Council for coaches visiting the Christmas Market. Tour
Winchester Cathedral. For more information about City
operators and group organisers visiting the Christmas
Centre parking please visit www.winchester.gov.uk/
Market are asked to book via the Cathedral’s Visitor
parking or contact Parking Services on 01962 848 346 .
Services Team on 01962 857 225 or email visits@
winchester-cathedral.org.uk. The Cathedral offers
Shopmobility
a ‘meet and greet’ service for groups and can assist
in arranging entry and tours of the Cathedral and Manual and powered wheelchairs and battery-powered
refreshments. Winchester Tourism can also provide scooters are available for hire by anyone with mobility
assistance for groups visiting Winchester, from building difficulties from the upper parking level of the Brooks
itineraries to assistance with places to stay, call 01962 840 Shopping Centre. Book a vehicle in advance by phoning
500 or email tourism@winchester.gov.uk. 01962 842 626.
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The red line indicates the walking route from Winchester’s Train Station to
the Cathedral’s Christmas Market and Ice Rink. The dotted red line shows the
suggested route to the Christmas Market from the coach drop off point.
www.christmasinwinchester.co.uk 31WISHING YOU
PEACE, LOVE,
JOY AND
HOPE THIS
CHRISTMAS
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