Children's Winchester History

Children's Winchester History

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Explore Winchester during the children’s holidays to see what you can spot to decode the city’s history.

The Children’s Winchester History 60 minute walking tours are for children aged 7 years and over along with their grown-ups. A short, light-hearted walking tour of the sights of Winchester’s funny, horrid and sometimes bizarre history, from the Romans to the present day.

Accessibility: Wheelchairs – Yes; Well behaved dogs on leads – Yes.

Tickets: £8 adults, £3 children (under 16) and available in advance through the website or in person on the day at the Visitor Information Centre if still available.

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH

Wednesday, May 28

Explore Winchester during the children's holidays to see what you can spot to decode the city's history. This is a 60 minute walking tour.

When: Wed, May 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Tickets: £8 adult, £3 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Monday, October 27

Explore Winchester during the children's holidays to see what you can spot to decode the city's history. This is a 60 minute walking tour.

When: Mon, Oct 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Tickets: £8 adult, £3 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Upcoming Themed Tours

Saturday, March 8

800+ Years of Winchester Mayors - A Guided Walk.

When: Sat, Mar 8, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Tickets: £15 (plus booking fee).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, March 22

A guided walk exploring the history of Winchester toilets to mark UN World Water Day and UN World Toilet Day.

When: Sat, Mar 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Tickets: £15 for adults, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

A guided walk exploring the history of Winchester toilets to mark UN World Water Day and UN World Toilet Day.

When: Sat, Mar 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Tickets: £15 for adults, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, March 29

A guided walk exploring the route of Winchester's "other" railway, the old Didcot, Newbury and Southampton line operated by the Great Western Railway.

When: Sat, Mar 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

A guided walk exploring the route of Winchester's "other" railway, the old Didcot, Newbury and Southampton line operated by the Great Western Railway.

When: Sat, Mar 29, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Friday, April 4

800+ Years of Winchester Mayors - A Guided Walk.

When: Fri, Apr 4, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Tickets: £15 (plus booking fee).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, April 5

A walk covering things you probably don't know about your own city even if you've lived here for years!

When: Sat, Apr 5, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, April 12

A walk to explore Jane Austen's Winchester and get to know the "real" Jane in her 250th anniversary year.

When: Sat, Apr 12, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, April 26

A guided walk exploring the route of Winchester's "other" railway, the old Didcot, Newbury and Southampton line operated by the Great Western Railway.

When: Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

A guided walk exploring the route of Winchester's "other" railway, the old Didcot, Newbury and Southampton line operated by the Great Western Railway.

When: Sat, Apr 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

An opportunity to explore landmarks of Jane's life.

When: Sat, Apr 26, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Tickets: £12 each.

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, May 3

Have your smelling salts at the ready as we explore some of Regency Winchester's biggest scandals.

When: Sat, May 3, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, May 10

A chance to discover some of the hidden brooks and streams which run through Winchester.

When: Sat, May 10, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, May 17

A guided walk exploring the route of Winchester's "other" railway, the old Didcot, Newbury and Southampton line operated by the Great Western Railway.

When: Sat, May 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

A guided walk exploring the route of Winchester's "other" railway, the old Didcot, Newbury and Southampton line operated by the Great Western Railway.

When: Sat, May 17, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Wednesday, May 28

Explore Winchester during the children's holidays to see what you can spot to decode the city's history. This is a 60 minute walking tour.

When: Wed, May 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Tickets: £8 adult, £3 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, May 31

A costumed walk through Regency Winchester to mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth.

When: Sat, May 31, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Tickets: £15 (minimum age 12).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Sunday, June 1

A costumed walk through Regency Winchester to mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth.

When: Sun, Jun 1, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Tickets: £15 (minimum age 12).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Wednesday, June 4

A costumed walk through Regency Winchester to mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth.

When: Wed, Jun 4, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Tickets: £15 (minimum age 12).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Thursday, June 5

A costumed walk through Regency Winchester to mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth.

When: Thu, Jun 5, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Tickets: £15 (minimum age 12).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Friday, June 6

A costumed walk through Regency Winchester to mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth.

When: Fri, Jun 6, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Tickets: £15 (minimum age 12).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Sunday, June 8

A medieval Jewish themed walking tour of Winchester.

When: Sun, Jun 8, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Wednesday, June 11

A guided walk exploring the route of Winchester's "other" railway, the old Didcot, Newbury and Southampton line operated by the Great Western Railway.

When: Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, June 21

A chance to follow the Lockburn stream on its journey from the city centre to St Cross.

When: Sat, Jun 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, June 28

Have your smelling salts at the ready as we explore some of Regency Winchester's biggest scandals.

When: Sat, Jun 28, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Thursday, July 10

A guided walk exploring the route of Winchester's "other" railway, the old Didcot, Newbury and Southampton line operated by the Great Western Railway.

When: Thu, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, July 19

A walk to explore Jane Austen's Winchester and get to know the "real" Jane in her 250th anniversary year.

When: Sat, Jul 19, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Wednesday, July 23

Discover Regency Winchester on a summer evening walk along with the beautiful watercolours of 19th century artist George Shepherd.

When: Wed, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Sunday, August 3

A medieval Jewish themed walking tour of Winchester.

When: Sun, Aug 3, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, August 9

A walk considering misdeeds, misdemeanours, police and prisons in Winchester's past.

When: Sat, Aug 9, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, August 16

A chance to discover some of the hidden brooks and streams which run through Winchester.

When: Sat, Aug 16, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, August 30

A guided walk exploring the route of Winchester's "other" railway, the old Didcot, Newbury and Southampton line operated by the Great Western Railway.

When: Sat, Aug 30, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

A guided walk exploring the route of Winchester's "other" railway, the old Didcot, Newbury and Southampton line operated by the Great Western Railway.

When: Sat, Aug 30, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, September 6

A look at some of Winchester's buildings that date from the Georgian era.

When: Sat, Sep 6, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, September 27

A guided walk exploring the route of Winchester's "other" railway, the old Didcot, Newbury and Southampton line operated by the Great Western Railway.

When: Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

A guided walk exploring the route of Winchester's "other" railway, the old Didcot, Newbury and Southampton line operated by the Great Western Railway.

When: Sat, Sep 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, October 4

A walk considering misdeeds, misdemeanours, police and prisons in Winchester's past.

When: Sat, Oct 4, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, October 18

Have your smelling salts at the ready as we explore some of Regency Winchester's biggest scandals.

When: Sat, Oct 18, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Saturday, October 25

Winchester has amazing public works of art, many of which will be seen during this tour.

When: Sat, Oct 25, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Tickets: £12 adult, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Monday, October 27

Explore Winchester during the children's holidays to see what you can spot to decode the city's history. This is a 60 minute walking tour.

When: Mon, Oct 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Tickets: £8 adult, £3 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Friday, October 31

A Halloween tour for families lasting 60 minutes. Halloween fancy dress encouraged for all the family but wrap up warm!

When: Fri, Oct 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Tickets: £8 adult, £3 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

A Halloween feast of ghosts and other ghastly goings-on. Fancy dress optional to enter into the fun spirit!

When: Fri, Oct 31, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Tickets: £12 (adults only).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

A Halloween feast of ghosts and other ghastly goings-on. Fancy dress optional to enter into the fun spirit!

When: Fri, Oct 31, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Tickets: £12 (adults only).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

A Halloween feast of ghosts and other ghastly goings-on. Fancy dress optional to enter into the fun spirit!

When: Fri, Oct 31, 8:00pm - 9:30pm

Tickets: £12 (adults only).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Wednesday, November 19

A guided walk exploring the history of Winchester toilets to mark UN World Water Day and UN World Toilet Day.

When: Wed, Nov 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Tickets: £15 for adults, £5 for children (under 16).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Wednesday, December 3

An opportunity to visit Abbey House, the official residence of the Mayor of Winchester.

When: Wed, Dec 3, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Tickets: £17 (including a donation).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.

Tuesday, December 16

A brief tour of Abbey House followed by tea, cake and readings to celebrate Jane Austen's life on the 250th anniversary of her birth - 16th December 1775.

When: Tue, Dec 16, 2:30pm - 4:00pm

Tickets: £17 (including a donation).

Venue: Visitor Information Centre, The Broadway, Winchester SO23 9GH.