Winchester Heritage Open Days

Takes place one weekend every September. It is an amazing opportunity to try out new experiences & discover hidden places in Winchester. And remember all of the events and venues are FREE to explore over the weekend! For dates & more information click here

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Stephen posted a video to Instagram: It is happening folks!⠀ ⠀ Day One of #HeritageOpenDays has arrived, and thanks to the enthusiasm and willingness of so many local people and organisations we have yet another amazing programme of talks, tours, exhibitions and other events for you all to enjoy. Most are online so not affected by the new Covid-19 restrictions.⠀ ⠀ if you have not yet checked out the festival programme make sure you do today, the link to our website can be find in our bio or you can pick up a programme from Winchester's Visitor Information Centre.⠀ ⠀ #HelloWinchester #FreeFestival #FamilyFriendly #heritage #History https://instagr.am/p/CE_OiPbgFr_/

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Stephen posted a video to Instagram: Today we just wanted to say thank you to all of our fabulous volunteers and sponsors who have made the past four years so fabulous. You are all amazing⠀ ⠀ Stay safe everyone, and here's Ecgberht reading last year's programme to make you smile!⠀ ⠀ #heritagevolunteering #winchester #stayhome #staysafe https://instagr.am/p/B-ZAnA1g6Qf/

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Stephen posted a video to Instagram: Our festival doors OPEN on Friday!!⠀ ⠀ We can't wait . . if you have not yet collected your festival programme then pop by Winchester Tourist Information or the Discovery Centre. You can also download it for FREE from our website.⠀ ⠀ We have more than 60 events this year where you can just turn up to, and there are still a few tickets left for some of the bookable events.⠀ ⠀ Look out for us and the gnomes!⠀ ⠀ #HeritageOpenDays #Winchester #HODs #festival #whatson #FREE #Hampshire https://ift.tt/2LFyVjk

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We're really excited as more than 50 festival events have now been confirmed, and there's another 60 or so under discussion. So won't be long now before we can share the programme with all of you. Here's a taster in the meanwhile of one of the very special events our lead sponsor @winchestercollege is hosting - a tour of the War Cloister. #heritage #winchester #opendoors #behindthescenes #remember #history #school (at Winchester, Hampshire) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw1wflsh3Gd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=w526jgjc5pd8

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We couldn't resist sharing this fun shot by @mikehallphotography of festival directors @winch_lady & @BBwinch! #FridayFeeling #XWomenWinchester (at The Great Hall Winchester)

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The photo shoot of the programmes isn't quite going to plan this morning! Thank goodness @mikehallphotography will be in charge of the #XWomenWinchester photo shoot later. (at Winchester, Hampshire)

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Boots rather than flipflops this summer! PS do you know where this is? #winchester #footwear #boots #publichouses #weather (at Winchester, Hampshire)

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Recognise this? #winchester #doors #glass #retail #stainedglass #heritage (at Winchester, Hampshire)

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Interesting to see what has changed - looking at location of Guilidhall and presence of Corn Exchanges think it must date from mid 19th century #heritage #maps #history #winchester (at Winchester, Hampshire)

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Sneak preview of the latest addition to our amazing 2017 programme Full details will be available on our website this weekend #unsungstories #heritage #charlesii #winchester #royaloak #escaperoom (at Royal Oak, Winchester)

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Are you ready to join in the fun again this September? Pick up your programme today from @kingalfwinchester or visit our website. (at Winchester, Hampshire)

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Some days it is all just a giggle preparing for this year's Heritage Open Days! #volunteers #heritage #history #festival #winchester #hampshire (at Kingsgate Books & Prints)

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Some of the amazing places our lead sponsor - Winchester College - are opening up for #HODs this September #winchester #guidedtour #HeritageOpenDays #hampshire #school #festival #museum (at Winchester College)

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Heritage is more than buildings, Heritage is all our stories, which is why we're delighted @thomashallett is leading a #HODs tour in September. Tom is a writer and lifestyle blogger in Hampshire writing about beer, food and drink, getting outdoors and more. If you want to join Tom be quick as there are only a few places on this one-off tour. Visit our website to find out more #beer #pub #Winchester #walkingtour #publichouses #historicbuildings #history #allourstories (at Winchester, Hampshire)

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I began with looking for blue skies and then was sidetracked by these amazing buildings! Can you name all 5? They are all in or near #Winchester and are participating in this year's #HeritageOpenDays #heritage #historicbuildings #architecture #blueskies (at Hampshire)

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Did you know Winchester is getting its own Monopoly game? Visit our competitions page on our website to find out more.

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Finding serenity and shade this evening (at Winchester Cathedral)