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WelcomeWhether you are staying overnight or for a little

longer, Winchester has plenty to offer in terms of

history, culture, charm and quirkiness.

The city centre is easily covered on foot and you will

find the perfect mix of independent shops along with

cafes, bars and restaurants offering a tempting array

of food and drink.

So after a morning sight-seeing make sure you stop

off at a cafe or bar to soak up the atmosphere and watch the world go by.

We like to think our guides give visitors an insight into the must see places

to visit during their stay - and each page includes a good few ideas to

ensure you get the most out of your time spent in Winchester.

Our featured artist is Jenny Muncaster (see page 4) who has brought fun

and colour to the Winchester streets. If you take a wander close to the city’s

iconic Cathedral you will spot the famous painted bollards created by Jenny

and fellow artist Rachael Alexander and captured on our front cover.

We hope you enjoy your stay and come back soon ...

Jo AndrewsManaging Director The Marketing Collective

Welcome to The Winchester Guest Magazine.

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Cover image:

© Mona Lisa bollard painted by Rachael Alexander, The Colour Factory

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PAGE4 Featured Artist: Jenny Muncaster7 Winchester Cathedral8 The Great Hall10 Stardust Years vintage fashion11 Bang & Olufsen12 Boutique shops of Parchment St.14 Jane McIntyre Design

& Eccentricities16 Pitfield:LifestyleEmporium17 Food in historic surroundings Chesil Rectory18 Distinct Dining:

a taste of the authentic19 eighteen7120 Jane Austen21 The Old Vine Inn24 Marwell Zoo25 Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium26 Hampshire Top Attractions29 Winchester’s Military Museums30 Winchester Discovery Cente

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JENNY MUNCASTERTake a wander round The Square – home to many of

Winchester’s independent traders – and you will see a totally

different type of street art.

Da Vinci, Mondrian and Picasso are among a host of well

known artists to have their work recreated and some of the

most famous paintings in the world are now represented on

the metal bollards near historic Winchester Cathedral.

Winchester based artist Jenny Muncaster and fellow artist

Rachael Alexander were responsible for the transformation

of the black and white bollards.

What started as a simple way to bring art to the streets

has now taken on a life of its own. Jenny has done talks

for interested groups as far afield as Birmingham and

Manchester and most recently to an audience of 100 women

lunching at Brasserie Blanc in Portsmouth. The eye-catching

bollards even feature on Wikipedia.

“They’ve been mentioned in lots of travel blogs and people

really do seem to have taken them to their hearts,” she said.

Jenny graduated from Winchester School of Art in 1988.

She works from The Colour Factory Studios and Gallery in

Winchester, which was set up with fellow artist Linda Miller

in 1994.

She has built a substantial following for her quirky and

colourful paintings that perfectly reflect her wonderful joie

de vivre.

Jenny is perhaps best known for being the artist whose

work hangs on the walls of every Hotel du Vin property from

Edinburgh to Poole and her enticing pictures are also to be

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found in celebrity chef Raymond Blanc’s popular Brasserie

Blanc chain.

Inspired by recipes handed down to Raymond Blanc by his

mother, Jenny has used her artworks, with all their colour

and texture,to describe the beauty of food

with a big dollop of passion and a pinch of

humour.

“I can begin to tell a story about the recipes

in my paintings,” says Jenny. ‘From sourcing

the ingredients at the local market, scribbled

notes on shopping lists and the paraphernalia

of all those cooking implements to the actual

food itself.

“Raymond Blanc’s recipes are a great source

of inspiration, and it has given me great joy

interpreting them in my distinctive way.”

Recent commissions have also included creating large

scale paintings for The Shard in London as well as the

InterContinental Hotels in both Park Lane and Westminster.

Her work captures memories of summertime with windows

onto the English coast, special bottles of wine and favourite

ingredients for the preparation of wonderful dishes.

Jenny’s ability to bring the art of still life bang up to date

has created a new following with individuals commissioning

her to capture the story of their lives in a

painting.

Her naive and joyful style is perfect for

bringing the canvas to life and her keen

eye for composition means even the most

disparate collection of items work well

together.

“I love the challenge of working out how

the items should appear on the canvas.

Each article has a story to tell and its

fascinating hearing about the significance

of each one.

“Each painting works as a piece of artwork in its own right

and you don’t have to be aware of the personal story to

enjoy the picture - it works on lots of levels and it can be a

wonderful family keepsake,” said Jenny.

www.jennymuncaster.co.uk

I love the challenge of working outhow the items should appear on the canvas...

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A city steeped in history: Winchester

is packed with historic buildings,

monuments and museums – all within

a short walking distance of each other

and just waiting to be explored. If you’re

not sure where to begin, take the short

climb up St Giles Hill for a real overview

of the city’s fascinating heritage. From

the top you can trace the sweep of

medieval and Georgian buildings, laid

out according to the original Saxon

street plan, and steal a bird’s eye view

of some of the city’s most notable

landmarks, from the gothic turrets of the

Victorian Guildhall to the perpendicular

lines of the renowned cathedral.

Also visible from the hill is Hamo

Thornycroft’s imposing bronze statue

of Winchester’s most significant royal

visitor, King Alfred the Great. Scholar,

soldier and statesman, this Saxon king

rebuilt the city after the Dark Ages

and made it his capital. His last known

resting place is commemorated at Hyde

Abbey Garden, a public space designed

by leading landscape architect and

former pupil of Winchester College,

Kim Wilkie.

World-famous cathedral: Winchester’s

imposing cathedral is as remarkable

for its hidden treasures as it is for its

spectacular architecture (see opposite).

The Hospital of St Cross is a medieval

almshouse that has provided sheltered

accommodation for elderly gentlemen

since its foundation in 1136. Request

the Wayfarer’s Dole – a morel of bread

and beaker of ale – at the Porter’s

Lodge and you will be taking part in a

900-year-old tradition.

Bringing history to life: Rebuilt in 1744,

Winchester City Mill, a National Trust

Property perched over the fast-flowing

River Itchen, has a delightful island

garden, impressive mill race, regular

milling demonstrations, children’s

quizzes and an interactive exhibition.

Keep your eyes peeled for the resident

family of otters often seen by the

bridge at dusk.

At the family-friendly City Museum

the many hands-on activities help to

put you in touch with the past. There

are children’s quizzes and colouring-in

sheets, and you can try on Edwardian

and Anglo- Saxon costumes. Look out

for visits by re-enactors that bring the

history of Winchester to life.

And don’t miss the medieval Westgate,

with activities for children including

brass rubbing, sorting artefacts and

replica Tudor and Stuart armour to

try on. Call 01962 840 500 for

opening times.

Winchester’s Military Museums: Winchester’s Military Museums are a

key visitor attraction in Winchester, five

separately housed collections showcase

artefacts and memorabilia relating to the

following regiments:

• The King’s Royal Hussars

• The Royal Hampshire Regiment

• The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles)

• The Gurkha Museum

• The Adjutant-General’s Corps

A wealth of military history surrounds

the site of Peninsula Barracks which

now houses the collections. The castle,

begun by William the Conqueror soon

after 1066, was demolished on Oliver

Cromwell’s orders in 1651 only for Sir

Charles Wren to begin building a palace

there thirty years later for Charles II,

which was never finished. Eventually the

site was developed into barracks in the

late 18th century.

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At the heart of Winchester for almost 1000 years, the Cathedral reaches back to the birth of our nation.Its beautiful architecture and vibrant stories bring

to life a fascinating but sometimes turbulent past.

And these place it at the centre of the ecclesiastical

and civil history which dates from the ancient

capital of Wessex to the present day.

Architecturally, there are examples from every

century since it was built in 1079, and it is

considered to be one of the greatest Gothic

Cathedrals in the world, boasting the longest

medieval Nave in Europe – an awe-inspiring sight

in itself! The many treasures it holds also reach

across the same centuries, from the 12th century

Winchester Bible and Tournai Marble Font, to the

more modern Sound II by Anthony Gormley and

the Icons by Sergei Federov.

It is the resting place of many famous people.

Members of the Saxon Royal Family are buried

there, alongside many Bishops and other highly

influential characters from our history. Other

famous ‘residents’ include Jane Austen and Izaak

Walton, and you can discover the story of ‘Diver

Bill’, more often known as William Walker, who

saved the Cathedral with his bare hands.

Daily worship continues to take place and there is

a fine choral tradition, upheld by its world famous

Cathedral Choir, along with regular concerts and

events throughout the year.

VisitingThere are regular tours of the building, the

tower, the crypt (when available), and an army

of volunteers who can help visitors of all ages to

decode the building. There are also printed guides

(including one for children), souvenir booklets and

everything the visitor needs to make the most of

their time at the Cathedral.

The Gift Shop offers souvenirs, gifts, jewellery,

things for the home and much more, alongside a

wide range of CDs by the Cathedral Musicians and

religious literature. There is also an online version of

the shop, so you can buy when you get home.

And a perfect way to round off the visit is in the

popular Refectory, serving refreshments and meals

throughout the day, including (during the summer

months) a Garden Marquee, unique to the centre

of town, each of which gives spectacular views of

the Cathedral.

Ideally situated for all of the other sites in the

centre of this historic city, Winchester Cathedral is

surely a ‘must-see’ for day and weekend visitors

alike. The main levels of the Cathedral are fully

accessible.

The Cathedral

Venue details:

Winchester Cathedral

www.winchester-cathedral.

org.uk

01962 857200

Please see website for

details of opening times and

admission charges.

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Venue details:

The Great Hall, Castle Avenue

Winchester SO23 8PJ

01962 846476

the.great.hall@hants.gov.uk

Admission: suggested

donation £3.

Open all year round:10am to

5pm. Closed 25th and 26th Dec.

The Castle was originally built for William the Conqueror in

1067 to help secure his hold on the city after the Norman

Conquest and has been witness to a turbulent history.

• In 1302, Edward I narrowly escaped death when the

royal apartments of the castle were destroyed by fire.

• During the English Civil War the Castle was held by the

Royalists until its capture by the Parliamentary Forces in

1646. Oliver Cromwell ordered its demolition, but the

Great Hall was saved.

• Sir Walter Raleigh stood trial here in 1603 and the

notorious Judge Jeffreys condemned supporters of

the Duke of Monmouth to death here as part of the

Bloody Assizes in 1685.

Today it is in the care of Hampshire County Council and

is usually open to the public, although it continues to be

used for civic and other functions, as well as for concerts

and exhibitions.

According to legend the Round Table which hangs in the

Great Hall is the table around which King Arthur and his

Knights of the Round Table met. Although we now know

it originated many centuries later, the table’s mystique

still remains.

Experts believe it was

created in about 1290

for a tournament near

Winchester to celebrate

the betrothal of one of

Edward I’s daughters.

When the table was

examined in 1976, tree ring

evidence and carbon dating

placed it in the 13th or early

14th century which supports

that belief.

Originally it was a standing

table with 12 outer legs and

a central support. It measures

5.5 metres in diameter, weighs 1200kg and was constructed

from English oak.

In the early years of King Henry VIII’s reign the table was

painted with the Tudor Rose at its centre and is thought to

portray Henry as King Arthur on his throne, surrounded by

24 places for his Knights of the Round Table. Queen Eleanor’s

Garden is an accurate example of a medieval garden and

features turf seats, bay hedges, a fountain, tunnel arbour

and many herbs and flowers of the time. Today it is a small

peaceful garden oasis.

The new Long Gallery, behind gift shop, opened in early

2014 and tells the fascinating history of Winchester Castle

and the Great Hall.

The gift shop stocks a selection of items that you won’t

find anywhere else – from toys to tea towels, games to

goblets and books to breadboards. Many items have been

developed exclusively for the shop and bear the famous

Round Table design.

* How to find us: We are situated at the top of Winchester High Street, just beyond the old Westgate. By Train: The Great Hall is a 10 minute walk from Winchester Station. By Car: Tower Street car park is a 5 minute walk from the Great Hall.

theGreat HallJust a stone’s throw from the city centre, The Great Hall, dating back to the 13th century, contains the greatest symbol of medieval mythology, King Arthur’s Round Table, and is all that now remains of Winchester Castle.

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Central shoppingExperience unrivalled shopping in

Winchester the whole year round.

With a tempting array of big name

stores, independent retailers and so

much to see and do, Winchester is

surely the first choice destination for

locals and visitors alike. Take time to

explore the many side streets and

winding lanes and you won’t miss out

on Winchester’s hidden treasures.

Winchester’s High Street offers a range

of top national high street names and

independent shops, sure to satisfy your

shopping desires. It boasts a mix of

local and national pubs, restaurants,

shops and services that will cater for

your every need.

Parchment StreetParchment Street can be found by

WH Smiths. This attractive area is proud

to host an eclectic mix of specialist

retailers, alongside well known

practitioners and is the perfect place

to explore.

City Bridge and Chesil StreetSituated by the beautiful River Itchen,

and steeped in history, Chesil Street

and City Bridge boast a unique array of

independent shops, bars and eateries

as well as professional service providers.

The National Trust’s City Mill, located

on Bridge Street, is one of the oldest

working watermills in the country

and along with The Chesil Rectory

restaurant has a fascinating past and

historic connections that range from

the likes of King Alfred the Great to

Queen Mary Tudor.

The Square, Market Street & Kingsgate VillageThe Square and Market Street are

situated near the Cathedral where you

will find a sophisticated and diverse

range of quality independent shops

and well known high street names

as well as some of the finest bars

and restaurants in the city. Close to

Winchester College, the delightful area

of Kingsgate Village is rich in heritage

and charm and is one of the city’s best

kept secrets. Part of the fabric of the

old city walls, the historic streets of this

quiet corner of Winchester are perfect

for lazy Sunday wandering.

Jewry Street & St Georges St.Once the City’s Jewish Quarter, Jewry

Street is a thriving and animated

cultural hub in the centre of

Winchester. The buzzing street boasts

a wide variety of restaurants, cafés and

bars and is home to the Winchester

Discovery Centre and the Theatre Royal

Winchester St. Georges Street can be

found adjacent to Winchester High

Street and is home to a diverse range

of quality independent businesses such

as an award winning hardware store, a

family run toy shop, an Italian café and

a gourmet Indian restaurant.

Hyde Vale Just a stone’s throw from the historic

Hyde Abbey and the northern gate into

the city, the area around City Road,

Andover Road, Stockbridge Road, Hyde

Street and North Walls is now home to

some exciting and unusual businesses.

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Venue details:

Stardust Years, Vintage Fashion

3 Walcote Place

Winchester SO23 0HG

01962 809043

Karen@stardustyears.com

www.starddustyears.com

Set back from the High Street, in a leafy

mews, you’ll find Winchester’s latest

vintage treasure. Opposite the Man On A

Horse statue by Elizabeth Frink, Walcote

Place is home of Stardust Years Vintage

Fashion.

Opened in July 2013, by Karen

Fitzsimmons and

her husband, Gary

Nicholson, Stardust

Years brings to

Winchester the

glamour and style of

past times – from the

Victorian era through

to the 1970/80s.

It’s clear that Karen

has a passion for her

stock. “I grew up watching the films of

the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Whether it was

Bette Davis striding across a room in a

finely-tailored 1940s suit, or Grace Kelly, in

a 50s’ cocktail dress, pouring champagne

for James Stewart in “Rear Window”, I

loved it all. In the shop, we even have an

Oscar-nominated costume worn by Glenda

Jackson and a fur stole believed to have

been worn by Vivien Leigh.

“All our clothing and accessories are

hand-picked so we can ensure the

highest quality of fabric and tailoring.

Not only do we have pieces by Christian

Dior, Hardy Amies, Harrods and

Hermès, but we also have items from the

stores of the day as well as many hand-

made dresses which reflected the changes

in the economic and social climate of the

period.

In Stardust Years the stock is lovingly

displayed according to decade and

Karen researches each label

or company, including this in

her, detailed, and often witty,

labels. “I used to apologise

for the “essay” that seems to

accompany the frocks but so

many customers said they love

reading the labels so I haven’t

reined myself in!”

Through her research, Karen

has been lucky enough to make

contact with the later generations of some

of the designers and manufacturers of

the past. One such example is the Rayne

family. “In the late 1940s, young Edward

Rayne joined the family firm (founded

in 1885) and soon “society ladies” were

drawn to Rayne Shoes as they became

renowned for their style, beauty and

craftsmanship. So, it was only natural that

Buckingham Palace chose Rayne to design

and supply the wedding shoes for Queen

Elizabeth II. Today, the Rayne family have

created a Rayne Shoe Archive and Stardust

Years is proud to have donated a pair to

this special collection.”

So, is it the quality of the clothing, the

comfortable dressing room (with its chair

from the QE II cruise ship), or the lovely

vintage music in the background that

makes this a Winchester “must-visit”

shopping destination? “I hope we provide

a friendly, relaxed shopping experience

where you can browse quietly, research

our fashion books or share the memories

stirred by our vintage treasures,”

says Karen.

“We even have a small section of stunning items from more recent times which may be the collectable pieces of the future; including an evening gown designed by Thomas Starzewski, who designed for one of our most famous fashion icons, Diana, Princess of Wales.”

Stardust Years vintage

fashion

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Venue details:

29 The Square, Winchester,

Hampshire SO23 9EX

01962 820200

beostores.bang-olufsen.

co.uk/hampshire-

winchester/welcome

Choose from headphones, earphones, portable music systems,

and telephones all of which can be demonstrated in the store

and delivered to your hotel ready for departure.

Televisions, Hi-fi systems and wireless speakers can be ordered,

delivered and installed by experienced engineers at your home

once your holiday has ended. The highly trained engineers will

do their very best to ensure that you will not see a cable to

detract from the beautifully crafted products.

At Bang & Olufsen their designers strive to design products

which, due to their timeless and minimalist appearance, will

sit comfortably in any home whether it’s a glass penthouse,

thatched cottage or traditional home. Often the mix of old and

new is the perfect combination, in the store the latest ‘smart’

high definition 40” television glides silently away from the old

brick fireplace on which it is mounted to arrive at the perfect

viewing position as the electronic curtains open in cinema

fashion to reveal the best

picture and ultimate sound

quality.

Call in for a demonstration,

enjoy a fresh coffee or

glass of wine and spend

time discovering the finest

home entertainment

products in a friendly and

welcoming environment.

In Winchester enter the world of Bang & Olufsen at the ‘UK Dealer of The Year’ for the last two years. The family owned independent store is in a historic building in The Square which is the home to many specialist retailers, bars and restaurants in the shadow of the famous Cathedral.

The Constabulary The Constabulary can be found close to

the High Street and next to The Square,

stretching as far as Southgate Street.

It is made up of St Thomas Street,

Southgate Street, St Clement Street,

Minster Lane, Little Minster and Great

Minster Street. These charming winding

lanes are home to many independent

shops selling everything from traditional

handcrafted violins to contemporary

designer furniture.

Upper High Street, Staple Gardens & Romsey Road The Upper High Street, Staple Gardens

and Romsey Road area is steeped in

history containing the last surviving part

of the old Royal Palace, the Great Hall,

home of the legendary King Arthur’s

Round Table and Peninsular Barracks.

The newly renovated ‘Man on the

horse’ sculpture can be found opposite

Walcote Place.

The Brooks Shopping Centre The Brooks Shopping Centre is located

right in the heart of Winchester city

centre. With ample parking this is a

great place to start your Winchester

experience. Within the shopping centre

you will find a range of High Street

names and popular retail outlets that

you and your family and friends will

all enjoy. The Brooks is also home to

Winchester’s Shopmobility scheme.

A SPOT OF SHOPPING CONTINUED...

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Parchment StreetParchment Street starts alongside W H Smiths and continues after crossing St Georges Street under

the Kite Flyer. This attractive area is proud to host an eclectic mix of specialist retailers, alongside well

known practitioners and is the perfect place to explore. Nestled amongst the assortment of tempting

jewellery shops is a designer lingerie boutique, a continental delicatessen and a buzzing art gallery;

you might find something special for the one you love or maybe an excuse to treat yourself?

For a full listing of businesses on Parchment Street see m.viewwinchester.com

James Jewellers

Toscanaccio

Ocean

Drive Living

Kyoto

Kitchen

Visit James Jewellers beneath the Kiteflyer. See our diverse range of beautiful jewellery to suit all tastes. Winchester’s independent creative jewellers with on-site workshop. 5 Parchment St, SO23 8ATTel: 01962 851898Email: jamesjewellers@hotmail.co.ukwww.jamesjewellers.co.uk

Silver, gold and diamond handmade ring.

James Jewellers

Bodega

Bodega Deli’s gourmet food range comprises Italian, Spanish, French, Greek, Moroccan & English with amazing cheeses, hams, fresh pasta and spices. We also have a coffee bar and hold weekly tastings and events.11a Parchment Street, SO23 8ATTel: 01962 865554Email: info@bodegadeli.comwww.bodegadeli.com

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Ocean Drive Living is an exceptional range of products with dining and entertaining taking centre stage. Inspiration comes from the Caribbean lifestyle and the beauty and sophistication of Winchester. 71 Parchment St. SO23 8AT Tel: 01962 864111Email: oceandriveliving@gmail.comwww.oceandriveliving.co.uk

KyotoKitchen

WINCHESTER’S JAPANESE RESTAURANT

Kyoto Kitchen Probably most famously known for Sushi, the menu at the Kyoto Kitchen reflects the variety of Japanese cuisine with tempura, teppanyaki grills, curries, soups and noodles.70 Parchment Street, SO23 8ATTel: 01962 890 895www.KyotoKitchen.co.uk

Toscanaccio is an Italian Wine Specialist based on Parchment Street in Winchester selling unique Italian wines and deli produce. We run many wine tastings and events, see our website for more details.73 Parchment Street, SO23 8ATTel: 01962 841223Email: info@toscanaccio.co.ukwww.toscanaccio.co.uk

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Jane McIntyre

design & eccentricities

11 Southgate Street,

Winchester SO23 9JA

01962 853882

www.janemcintyredesign.com

Just a minute off the High Street, one can be forgiven for walking straight past the unassuming little Georgian terraced house with its bow window and dark paint. Stepping inside, however, the mood is far from unassuming and a heady mix of furniture and furnishings awaits. Jane has used her skills as an interior designer to blend items from all across the globe into a stage set of styles and colours - Prairie bedding from California, lamps from Belgium, pottery from France, Italy and Africa, antique closets from India, baths from Dorset, paint from the Netherlands, cabinets from Denmark and plenty of down to earth artisan products from the UK. Locally, Urban Bird lampshades are having a bit of spotlight just now, their blowsy Retro prints bringing glamour to the dullest of corners. Unique pieces of wool art from Jill Harrison, created on her Scottish croft from her own herd of highland sheep are sure to become collectors items in the future.

Jane is particularly thrilled to be the only UK and European supplier of the fabulous Bella Notte Linens from California, billed as ‘the worlds first easy care luxury linens’. Dressed up or dressed down, modern or vintage, the luscious palette of tones and irresistible textures make this a timeless range. Wash it, tumble, shake and put back on the bed and it even gets better with age.

Jane is an agent for many covetable wallpapers and the sultry and intense Dutch chalk paint from Pure and Original. Also supplying unusual fabrics, the current favourites being Boeme and Inchyra Linens, the former rich and dramatic, the latter very pure and very faded linen in muted shades.

As a designer, Jane has the ability to absorb the personality of the client and place it into a compatible environment, be it workplace or home. Structural problems, lack of space and difficult briefs are her specialities, along with an inherent sense of colour. (She can work with taupe and white, but much prefers a palette of rich, chalky textures!) She can design the full project or just give advice on colouring a room and is always happy to source furniture and furnishings.

Just a minute off the High Street, one can be forgiven for walking straight past the unassuming little Georgian terraced house with its bow window and dark paint. Stepping inside, however, the mood is far from unassuming and a heady mix of furniture and furnishings awaits. Jane has used her skills as an interior designer to blend items from all across the globe into a stage set of styles and colours - Prairie bedding from California, lamps from Belgium, pottery from France, Italy and Africa, antique closets from India, baths from Dorset, paint from the Netherlands, cabinets from Denmark and plenty of down to earth artisan products from the UK. Locally, Urban Bird lampshades are having a bit of spotlight just now, their blowsy Retro prints bringing glamour to the dullest of corners. Unique pieces of wool art from Jill Harrison, created on her Scottish croft from her own herd of highland sheep are sure to become collectors items in the future.

Jane is particularly thrilled to be the only UK and European supplier of the fabulous Bella Notte Linens from California, billed as ‘the worlds first easy care luxury linens’. Dressed up or dressed down, modern or vintage, the luscious palette of tones and irresistible textures make this a timeless range. Wash it, tumble, shake and put back on the bed and it even gets better with age.

design & eccentricities

Jane McIntyredesign & eccentricities

11 Southgate StreetWinchesterSO23 9JAT: 01962 853882www.janemcintyredesign.com

Jane is an agent for many covetable wallpapers and the sultry and intense Dutch chalk paint from Pure and Original. Also supplying unusual fabrics, the current favourites being Boeme and Inchyra Linens, the former rich and dramatic, the latter very pure and very faded linen in muted shades.

As a designer, Jane has the ability to absorb the personality of the client and place it into a compatible environment, be it workplace or home. Structural problems, lack of space and difficult briefs are her specialties, along with an inherent sense of colour. (She can work with taupe and white, but much prefers a palette of rich, chalky textures!) She can design the full project or just give advice on colouring a room and is always happy to source furniture and furnishings.

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Straight to the sourceDrawing on its rural resources, the

ancient capital of England enjoys a

growing reputation for quality local

produce, endorsed by the size and

popularity of its thriving twice-monthly

farmers’ market and weekly food and

produce market. With more pubs,

restaurants and cafés than ever before

serving up delicious Hampshire fare,

you won’t have to wander very far to

sample the freshest seasonal flavours.

Winchester Farmers’ MarketGo straight to the source and visit

Winchester Farmers’ Market (second

and last Sunday in the month) – the

largest in the country – with over 100

local producers showcasing the range

and quality of food available from

Hampshire.

You can taste, try and buy everything

from fresh trout and home-baked bread

to water buffalo and watercress scones.

Trading starts at 9am, so get there early

as some of the tastiest produce sells

out quickly.

Visit www.hampshirefarmersmarkets.

co.uk or call 01420 588 671

for more details.

Watercress: Winchester’s local leaf

Watercress has well and truly made its

mark on the Winchester district with

acres of watercress beds spanning

the Itchen and Meon Valleys. As well

as supplying the major supermarket

chains, watercress is a regular feature

on local menus and can be bought in

farm shops around the area.

Hampshire’s finestDon’t despair if your visit doesn’t quite

coincide with Winchester’s fabulous

Farmers’ Market. You can still sample

the best of Hampshire’s finest local

produce by calling into numerous farm

shops, delicatessens and restaurants

across the district such as The Good

Life Farm Shop in Headbourne Worthy,

Cheriton & Twyford’s Post Office and

Village Stores and The Thomas Lord

pub in West Meon. Hampshire Fare’s

free guide to local producers of food,

drink and craft in the county will help

you seek out the best the region has

to offer, and includes details of foodie

events throughout the year. Simply call

01962 845 435 or to request your copy

visit www.hampshirefare.co.uk

Food from the chalk streamsThe River Itchen, which runs through

the heart of the Winchester District,

and the River Test to the south west

of Winchester are famous for the wild

brown trout and rainbow trout which

thrive in their ‘gin-clear’ fast-flowing

waters. You can sample these delicious

fish at numerous pubs and restaurants

in the area.

Festive foodwww.christmasinwinchester.co.uk is the

place to go each year to view Christmas

menus from some of the district’s most

celebrated eateries. Whether you’re

planning the annual office celebration,

lunch with a friend or a seasonal family

gathering, there’s bound to be a festive

menu to suit.

A Feast of Food

If you are looking for something stylish

to grace your home or to give as a gift,

Pitfield is a must with everything from

statement pieces to little vintage finds.

An empty space in The Brooks has been

transformed into an eclectic emporium

selling only unique, beautiful stylish

homewares. There’s also a gallery space

featuring striking exhibitions from local

artists and it is worth checking the

website for details of latest events.

The in-store café is an extension of the

shop offering mouth watering salads

& sandwiches alongside speciality tea

& cake . Open for breakfast, lunch &

afternoon tea, the space includes the

Hampshire Larder which is brimming

with local produce from chutneys to

chocolate.

The café is perfect for breakfast and

their delicious brunch menu is served

every weekend between 9am – 2pm

featuring Eggs Benedict & other

super tasty dishes. Enjoy alongside

fresh Illy coffee or CHAR Tea & a

newspaper- there’s no better way

to relax ...

Pitfield is also known for their deli-style

sandwiches; how about The Reuben

- pastrami, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut,

pickles & Russian dressing served on

light rye bread & toasted or BBQ Pulled

Pork bun - Slow cooked, dry rubbed

pork shoulder – served in a glazed

brioche style bun with homemade BBQ

sauce and fennel & apple slaw.

And then there’s the Pitfield Cream Tea.

A warm freshly made scone, Bere dairy

local clotted cream & Hampshire jam ...

fresh, local delicious!

PITFIELD winchester’s Unique Homeware & Lifestyle Emporium

Pitfield is a unique pop-up shop that combines design classics, vintage finds and quirky curiosities with an in store café serving really scrumptious food - a truly winning combination.

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Venue details:

12 The Brooks, Winchester

SO23 8QY

01962 877 908

www.pitfieldwinchester.com

Facebook: /pitfieldwinchester

Twitter: /pitfieldpopup

Open 7 days a week

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Venue details:

1 Chesil St, Winchester,

Hampshire SO23 0HU

01962 851555

chesilrectory.co.uk

Twitter: @ChesilRectory

Facebook: The Chesil Rectory

Legendary food in HISTORIC surroundings...

A one-time merchants house, antique

shop, tannery, Bishop’s residence and

tea rooms, the building has been

a restaurant for the last 50 years.

Beautiful original features include

oak beams, ancient doorways and

open fireplaces giving the restaurant a

magical ‘Alice in Wonderland’ quality.

Vintage chandeliers, creaking doors

and authentic botanical prints

complete the picture.

The intimate restaurant has won a string

of awards for its delicious, fresh menus

and exceptional hospitality including:

2 AA rosettes; & superior quality

awards from Tourism South East.

Why not try the special lunch time and

early evening ‘du jour’ menu –

an absolute bargain at £15.95 for two

courses or £19.95 for three courses.

Open 7 days a week for lunch and

dinner, Sunday roasts and private

dining, it is essential to book in advance

at this truly unique city centre landmark.

The Chesil Rectory is a unique and historic restaurant located in Winchester which occupies a 600 year-old grade II listed Medieval house of exceptional character and charm.

Winchester has recently become

a veritable destination for

foodies with the likes of

Brasserie Blanc, Black Rat, The Chesil

Rectory - and soon Hugh Fearnley-

Whittingstall’s River Cottage restaurants

- attracting diners from all over the

County. Adding to the mix and without

doubt making a massive contribution to

make Winchester such a gastronomic

paradise are two modest brothers. Hailed

as Winchester’s culinary dynamic duo,

Miff and Shah have brought delicious

Asian cuisine to spice things up a bit with

three eateries: Bangkok Brasserie, The

Bengal Sage and Kyoto Kitchen. Each

restaurant operates in a different venue

all within walking distance of the High

Street and each specialises in it’s own

national cuisine.

The Bangkok Brasserie delivers the

distinctive flavours of Thai cuisine with

hints of fresh coriander, fish sauce, lemon

grass and chili, along with the world

renowned Thai hospitality.

Probably most famously known for Sushi,

the menu at the Kyoto Kitchen reflects

the variety of Japanese cuisine with

tempura, teppanyaki grills, curries, soups

and noodles.

At Bengal Sage, the combined passion

for fine food and excellent service

provides a restaurant where you can

enjoy freshly cooked innovative Indian

food in a wonderful setting!

“We love food” sums up Miff, adding

that “it brings us great joy to bring such

unique high quality food to Winchester

and share it with people who truly

appreciate it”. This small group of

family run restaurants, though fairly

recent openings, have very quickly built

up brilliant reputations with local and

national awards, national press and a

very loyal local following. They are highly

rated by Harden’s Restaurant Guide

and consistently feature in the top on

Trip Advisor.

The recipe for success? Excellent quality,

value and service in environments

that will make your epicurean visit to

Winchester most memorable.

WINCHESTER’S Distinct Dining

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Venue details:

Bengal Sage

72–74 St George’s Street

01962 862173

www.TheBengalSage.co.uk

Bangkok Brasserie

33 Jewry Street

01962 869966

www.BangkokBrasserie.co.uk

Kyoto Kitchen

70 Parchment Street

01962 890 895

www.KyotoKitchen.co.uk

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Located on the corner of the Broadway

and Abbey Passage, eighteen71 is

a superb place to unwind after a

day’s sightseeing overlooking Abbey

Gardens, the Broadway and the

Nunnaminster. Conveniently located

within a stone’s throw from both the

shopping on the high street and the

beautiful Winchester Cathedral, you

can’t miss us housed in the imposing

Winchester Guildhall.

The light, modern interior offers lounge

style seating or comfortable dining

tables and the outside seating area

gives you the chance to enjoy the sights

and sounds of the Broadway. Enjoy

coffee, homemade cakes or lunch with

a glass of wine, and don’t forget to

check out our daily lunchtime specials

board for the Chefs recommendations.

We pride ourselves on using quality

local produce in our food, whether it’s

the baked goods fresh from Fair Oaks’s

renowned Oven Door Bakery or coffee

supplied from the Winchester Coffee

Roasters.

If you’re a regular visitor to Winchester

why not sign up to the eighteen71

loyalty card and receive 10% off all

food and soft drinks every time you

visit!

Open seven days a week, eighteen71

offers a selection of meals, snacks,

cakes, soft drinks and a licensed bar to

satisfy your appetite! We also have free

WiFi access available- simply ask at the

counter for the passcode.

Relaxed Dining

Venue details:

Guildhall Winchester

The Broadway, SO23 9GH

01962 840 820

guildhall@winchester.gov.uk

www.guildhallwinchester.

co.uk/eighteen71/

Houghton Lodge & Gardens

Set in extensive grounds, with

fine trees and lawns sweeping

down to the River Test, Houghton

Lodge & Gardens near Stockbridge is

undoubtedly one of the most beautiful

privately owned house and garden in

Hampshire.

An 18th Century Grade II* listed Gothic

Cottage Orné with formal and informal

gardens including the peaceful Walled

Garden with ancient fan trained fruit

trees, themed herb garden, cutting

garden, rose arbour and peony walk.

Visit the unique Hydroponicum where

plants grow without soil and the

stunning Orchid House which is home

to many rare varieties.

Meet Tom, Dick and Harry the resident

Alpacas, or stretch your legs with a

walk through the 15 acres of ancient

water meadows before stopping on

Venue details:

Houghton Lodge & Gardens

Stockbridge, SO20 6LQ

01264 810063

www.houghtonlodge.co.uk

one of the many benches to take in

the views and the natural wildlife of

the Test Valley. Take in the history

of the house and gardens in the Tea

House which serves light refreshments

including delicious homemade cake.

Gardens are open Thursday to Tuesday

10am to 5pm (Wednesdays are

reserved for pre-booked tours of the

house and gardens). Admission prices

are available on the website.

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in

possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife.

However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be

on his first entering a neighbourhood, this truth is so well fixed in

the minds of the surrounding families, that he is considered as the

rightful property of some one or other of their daughters.

“My dear M

r. Bennet,” said his lady to him one day, “have

you heard that Netherfield Park is let at last?”

Mr. Bennet replied that he had not.

“But it is,” returned she; “for Mrs. Long has just been here, and

she told me all about it.”

Mr. Bennet made no answer.

“Do not you want to know who has taken it?” cried his wife

impatiently.“You want to tell me, and I have no objection to hearing it.”

This was invitation enough.

“Why, my dear, you must know, Mrs. Long says that

Netherfield is taken by a young man of large fortune from the

north of England; that he came down on Monday in a chaise

and four to see the place, and was so much delighted with

it that he agreed with Mr. M

orris

immediately;

that he is to take possession before

Michaelmas,

and some of his servants are to be

in the house by

the end of next week.”

“What is his name?

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To find out more about

Jane Austen go to

www.visithampshire.co.uk

and more details for the

Regency Week festivities can

be found at

www.janeaustenregency

week.co.uk

Literary lovers can learn more about one of the world’s best

known authors during their stay in Hampshire.

Jane Austen, who lived from 1775 to 1817, was born in

Hampshire as one of eight children. She began to write

as a teenager and her first novel Sense and Sensibility has

captivated generations across the globe.

The famous writer hit the headlines recently when there

was a media furore over the Bank of

England’s announcement that our

currency would not feature a woman

for several years. Elizabeth Fry was

being replaced on our five pound notes

by Sir Winston Churchill and after

an online petition gathered 35,000

signatures, there was universal joy when

it was revealed Jane Austen would

feature on £10 notes from 2017.

It was in Hampshire that Jane Austen found inspiration to

write such classics as Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Mansfield

Park and Sense and Sensibility.

Jane’s family moved to the village of Chawton near Alton, in

1809. The family home now houses the popular Jane Austen

House Museum where visitors can see some of her personal

memorabilia and artefacts including the writing table where

she revised some of her most famous novels.

The Museum tells the story of Jane and her family and has on

display portraits and memorabilia, original manuscripts and

first editions of her novels. The recreated historical kitchen

and bakehouse are also open to visitors.

2014 is the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mansfield

Park, the first book Jane wrote entirely at Chawton. The

Museum will be celebrating all year with a range of events

and activities.

This year visitors can also see a new display of Jane’s personal

items of jewellery and clothing including her turquoise ring

which was recently purchased by the Museum

following a successful fundraising campaign.

Regency Week runs from Saturday June 21 to

29 and celebrates Jane Austen’s connection with

Chawton and Alton. Activities include everything

from singing, drama and tours to a Victorian cricket

match.

On Midsummer’s Eve on June 25 Jane Austen’s

House Museum will remain open until 7.30pm.

Visitors can enjoy the garden, write a poem inspired

by the house and handle Regency objects.

The Museum is open all year except for 24 to 26 December

(weekends only January - 14th February).

Austen died in Winchester on 18 July 1817, at the age of 41.

She was buried in the north aisle of the nave of Winchester

Cathedral. The epitaph praises Austen’s personal qualities,

draws attention to the “extraordinary endowments of her

mind” but does not mention her achievements as a writer.

Discover the local landmarks to Jane’s time in Hampshire with

a special trail - Austen: the author’s life in Hampshire or take

a look at www.winchesteraustentrail.co.uk

Follow in the Footsteps of

Up to 50,000 copies of Pride and Prejudice are still sold in the UK each year and Mr Darcy has been voted women’s favourite fictional romantic icon.

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Venue details:

The Old Vine

8 Great Minster St, Winchester

SO23 9HA

01962 854616

www.oldvinewinchester.com

Local producers are on the menu atThe Old VineEnsuring local produce is at the heart of their food offering has played an important part in the success of The Old Vine.

Nestled close to Winchester Cathedral, the Grade II listed

18th century inn is a perfect spot to stop for lunch or dinner

and sample the best of what local suppliers have to offer.

Ashton Gray, co-owner of The Old Vine, explained around 50

per cent of the ingredients for the menu is produced locally

in the summer.

“We look for local producers who can supply

us with new ingredients. Currently on our

menu we have pork pies supplied by Jake’s

Artisan Pies in Liss and we’ve teamed them

with local piccalilli from Pig ‘n’ Pickles in the

New Forest – it’s not fancy food but it’s good,

honest food you can really enjoy,” he said.

An added benefit to buying from individual

producers with a real passion for food has

been the chance to meet some really great

people.

I get to speak to people who really care about the food they are producing so it makes it a real pleasure doing business with them

But its not all plain-sailing as Ashton needs to

know the artisan makers can cope with the

demands of a busy restaurant. “But I would

far rather support a local business than some corporate

monolith,” he said.

The Old Vine was Highly Commended in the Beautiful South

Awards 2013-2014, which celebrate the best in hospitality

and tourism across the region and it is an ideal place for

visitors to soak up some of the atmosphere of the city.

The menu offers everything from hearty sandwiches, snacks,

soups, salads, pub classics at lunch time to more elaborate

dishes in the evening, such as Scottish salmon fillet with

Hampshire watercress sauce, or English leg of lamb steak

marinated in olive oil, garlic and herbs.

Real ale buffs might like to know that The Old Vine is

passionate about its beer too, the quality is guaranteed by

Cask Marque and they are also members of Camra’s LocAle

scheme, which recognises their support of local brewers.

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City of fresh airMany first time visitors to Winchester

are often surprised by its closeness

to the countryside, and the floral

parks and tranquil waterways.

Within the city itself you will

find gardens and parks which

provide the perfect opportunity

for some time out from the city.

Abbey Gardens, on the site of

a nunnaminster founded by

King Alfred the Great’s queen,

Ealhswith, are a riot of colour in

the summer. Just beyond, the

Weirs Walk takes you alongside

the fast flowing Itchen, past

Wolvesey Castle and on towards the

enchanting water meadows. It was this

idyllic landscape that inspired Keats to

write his ode ‘To Autumn’; during a stay

in Winchester 1819. Pick up a copy of

Keats: a Winchester walk in the poet’s

footsteps from the Tourist Information

Centre to follow his daily route to St

Cross, ‘where the air is worth sixpence

a pint’.

Approximately one mile from the city

centre, to the east of St Cross, is the

Iron Age fort of St Catherine’s Hill. This

is the site of the first settlement in the

Winchester area and of one of the

earliest recorded cricket matches, played

by Winchester College boys in 1647

– if you want to find out more about

the origins of cricket in Hampshire,

pick up a copy of Cricket: its evolution

in Winchester and Hampshire’s

countryside. See www.

cricketinginwinchester.co.uk

A great spot for picnics, you

can enjoy fabulous views

back towards the city, or

contemplate the twisting miz-

maze cut into the surface of

the hill. And if you like a little

fauna with your flora, take

a walk through the Winnall

Moors nature reserve and Yew

Hill Farm Butterfly Reserve.

For leafy tranquillity try the lime-shaded

outer close of the cathedral or the Dean

Garnier Garden (through the archway

to the right of the cathedral). Another

secret corner of greenery is Queen

Eleanor’s Garden behind the Great Hall.

A reconstructed medieval herbarium

based on records of royal gardens of

the 13th century, it is named in honour

of Eleanor of Provence and Eleanor of

Castille, both of whom spent time at

Winchester Castle. Hyde Abbey Garden

traces the shape of the abbey that was

the resting place of Alfred the Great,

his wife and their son – three engraved

ledger stones show the locations of

their graves.

AlresfordEight miles to the east of Winchester,

Alresford is a handsome town of

painted Georgian houses

that rose from the ashes

of the great fires of the

17th century. As

well as specialist

shops, there’s a

surprising number

of eateries –

traditional and

gastro pubs,

smart bistros and

award winning

tea rooms.

Hop on board

a powerful

locomotive for an unforgettable ten

mile steam trip to Alton on the Mid

Hants Railway, or simply step back in

time at the superbly restored station.

The town’s annual Watercress Festival

in May celebrates its status as the

UK capital of watercress farming.

Enchanting riverside walks offer a

detour past the watercress beds so

(when stocks allow) you can pick up

a souvenir bunch using the honesty

box provided. Learn about Alresford’s

fascinating history by picking up a free

copy of the Alresford Millennium & Alre

Valley Trails, detailing two self-guided

England as it used to be

The Winchester district is located in the heart of rural Hampshire – stretching down as far as Portsdown Hill in the South, it nestles between Test Valley to the West and the South Downs to the East. Soft rolling hills, woodlands, rivers market towns and villages all conspire to give the visitor a lasting impression of experiencing ‘England as it used to be’.

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walks linked in with illustrated boards

around the town.

Bishop’s WalthamTwelve miles south east of Winchester

lies the medieval

town of Bishop’s

Waltham. The

bishop of the title

was Henry of Blois,

brother of King

Stephen, who

founded Bishop’s

Waltham Palace in

the 12th century.

An important

residence of

the powerful

Winchester bishops, the palace hosted

many royal visitors including Mary

Tudor while she waited for the arrival

of her future husband, Philip II of

Spain, prior to their marriage. The

palace was destroyed in 1644 under

Cromwell’s orders but the extensive

ruins are worth a visit today. The town

itself has a fine Norman church, and a

host of boutiques and award-winning

restaurants housed in attractive period

buildings. There’s also a vineyard and a

working mill nearby. Bishop’s Waltham

has many interesting connections with

the Napoleonic Wars; prisoners of war

were once held here, including the

French admiral at the Battle of Trafalgar.

To learn more about the town’s

fascinating past take a look

round the atmospheric museum, newly

housed in The Farmhouse at Bishop’s

Waltham Palace. The museum is free

of charge and is open at weekends

from May to September from 2pm until

4pm. To help you explore this rural

market town and its nearby countryside

pick up a copy of the new Bishop’s

Waltham Pocket Guide from the Tourist

Information Centre or download it from

www.visitwinchester.co.uk.

A taste of the TestJust 30 minutes drive

from Winchester,

the historic market

town of Stockbridge

lies at the heart of

the popular Test

Valley. The wide

picturesque High

Street reflects its

early role as part of a

drovers road where

it was common

to see flocks of

sheep or herds of cattle being driven

through the town. It is now home to

art galleries, outdoor pursuit and gift

shops, restaurants and pubs. The annual

Trout N About food festival on Sunday

3 August celebrates Stockbridge’s link

with the River Test and in particular the

brown trout. The River Test also provides

an opportunity for a casual stroll or a

long distance walk.

Wickham and HambledonJust four miles away from Bishop’s

Waltham is the picturesque village

of Wickham. Set around a striking

medieval square surrounded by graceful

period buildings, it has

its own water meadows

and is a good place

for a stroll. Browse

the interesting shops,

including those housed

in the fascinating

Chesapeake Mill,

a Grade II listed

watermill constructed

from timbers from

the US frigate

Chesapeake. Wickham enjoys a superb

location in the heart of the Meon Valley.

Cricket buffs shouldn’t miss nearby

Hambledon, otherwise known as the

‘cradle of cricket’. In the late 18th

century, Hambledon Cricket Club

raised the game ‘from a sport to an art’

and established the rules we

know today.

There is a memorial to the club on

Broad ha’penny Down and the Bat

and Ball Inn opposite, which used to

serve as the pavilion and clubhouse, is

full of interesting cricket memorabilia.

A leaflet, Exploring Hambledon: the

Cradle of Cricket, features three

countryside walks.

A beautiful historic market town

Places to visit • shoPPing guide eating out • country Pubs • beautiful walks

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RISE OF THE DINOSAURS

23rd May – 2nd September

This summer Marwell Zoo will be

transformed into a Jurassic Jungle. Be

enthralled by awesome dinosaurs as they

come to life with animatronics, roaring or

spitting at anyone who dares to get near

them. Terrifying tyrants such as the flying

Quetzalcoatlus, armoured Triceratops, spiked

Edmontonia, the plated Stegosaurus and the

king of them all, the deadly Tyrannosaurus

Rex will be taking up residence in Marwell.

SUNSET PARTY IN THE PARK

13th June and 5th July

Marwell’s Sunset Party in the Park is back by

popular demand! Visit the zoo for a party to

remember! Visitors will have out of hours

access to the Rise of the Dinosaurs event, be

able to see the animals at sunset and enjoy

special talks. Party at the inflatable’s area,

jump on the bouncy castle and challenge

the inflatable bungee run, all this and more

fun for all the family. Plus, to keep the party

swinging, choose between two nights of

incredible performances and entertainment

including fire shows, giant animal characters

and live bands.

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

25th October – 2nd November

Get ready to be spooked at Marwell’s

Halloween Festival! Enjoy a trip on the zoo’s

ghoulish ghost train, design a pumpkin for

carving and watch the animals explore and

eat their tasty pumpkin treats.

CHRISTMAS AT MARWELL..

BE ENCHANTED!

22nd November – 24th December

Marwell’s infamous Christmas event returns

to the zoo. Let them take you on a magical

journey through Marwell Hall. Take part in

spellbinding storytelling, Christmas themed

crafts and meet Santa, Mrs Claus and their

attentive elves!

Venue details:

Marwell Wildlife,

Winchester

SO21 1JH

01962 777407

www.marwell.org.uk

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Set in 140 acres of beautiful Hampshire landscape, Marwell Zoo is a chance to get close to the wonders of the natural world – and play a big part in helping to save them. From ring-tailed coatis to poison arrow frogs, wonderful white rhinos to Amur leopards, cotton-top tamarins to meerkats and giraffes there’s more than 170 exotic and endangered species to see. Visitors can explore the play parks, take a trip on the train, listen to fascinating animal talks and watch the animals being fed. The zoo has plenty of special events to keep the family busy too:

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Venue details:

Winchester Science Centre,

Telegraph Way, Winchester

SO21 1HZ

01962 863791

www.winchesterscience

centre.org

From testing your body’s ability to

discovering how brain waves work,

the hands-on exhibits offer a fun and

inspiring way to find out about the

world around us. Winchester Science

Centre works with university partners

to develop new exhibits each year.

New for 2014 is the Under the Sea

zone designed with assistance from the

National Oceanography Centre. Around

70% of the Earth is covered in oceans.

The zone shows what lives in the sea

and also features a real Remotely

Operated Vehicle (ROV.)

The planetarium offers a state-of-the-

art digital experience with images

projected around a 360 degree domed

screen. Live, presenter-led shows can

fly you from Earth to the edges of the

known Universe, while pre-recorded

fulldome films can transport you inside

the human body, into the leaves of

a tress or discover aliens on a distant

planet. A variety of shows are offered

for both children and adults, including

the Saturday Night Live presentations.

In addition, a range of events are run

by the Science Centre including nights

for adults, called After Dark, which

enable visitors to play with the exhibits

after the children have gone home

plus family science lectures and space

lectures with leading guest speakers.

The range of activities offered each

year grows and at the end of 2013 the

Science Centre took delivery of a new

mobile pop-up planetarium. This can

visit schools or corporate events and

comes complete with a live presenter.

The planetarium seats 30 people and

can play live shows and fulldome films.

It simply plugs in and pops up!

The Science Centre is open seven days

a week all year around and attracts

over 150,000 visitors per year. It has

free on-site parking, an on-site cafe and

also picnic areas.

From 1st June onwards tickets will be

able to be purchased as a single entry

for the planetarium shows, which will

enable people to visit for a show or stay

for the day in the Science Centre.

Winchester Science Centre is a Member

of the Association of Science and

Discovery Centres and Ecsite, the EU

Association for Science Centres.

Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium houses 100 hands-on science exhibits in a purpose-built all-weather pyramid and also boasts the UK’s largest capacity digital planetarium.

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Family FunVisit Peppa Pig World at Paultons Theme Park, voted best park in the UK by Mumsnet and home to more than 60 family rides and attractions.Check out some of the cars used by Jeremy, Richard and James for some of their more ambitious challenges in the World of Top Gear at Beaulieu’s National Motor Museum You can let off some steam with a morning of physical activity at the New Forest Activities Centre or journey to the Hawk Conservancy Trust in Andover where you will find vultures, barn owls and hawks. Sticking with the natural world, Marwell Zoo has an astounding range of wildlife and prides itself on its conservation work. While at Birdworld near Farnham you can see penguins feeding and free flying kookaburras Or take to the trees for an exhilarating adventure experience with Go Ape at Moors Valley Country Park and Itchen Valley Country Park near Southampton.New Forest Wildlife Park is home to an amazing range of wildlife, including four species of otter, 12 species of owl and four species of deer.Family-run Longdown Activity Farm in Ashurst has daily activities and plenty of cute animals. A day at the seaside awaits you at Southsea Beach. You can see spectacular views from the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth and if you are brave enough, venture across the glass floor. Nearby at Gunwharf Quays you can enjoy a spot of shopping and lunch overlooking Portsmouth Harbour.There are over 100 hands-on interactive science and technology exhibits idea for all the family at Winchester Science Centre and Planetarium.

Gardener’s WorldExplore 200 acres of beautiful gardens at Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway in the New Forest, world-famous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and rare trees and shrubs. The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Romsey is a 180- acre garden paradise with a magnificent collection of more than 42,000 plants and boasts one of the largest Winter Gardens of its kind in Europe. While the National Trust’s Mottisfont is set in glorious grounds by the River Test., with a medieval priory that was gradually changed into a country house. Gilbert White’s House and Oates Museum near Alton are also well worth a visit. The naturalist is regarded as Darwin’s inspiration and his house and gardens are a national treasure. The New Forest Museum is packed full of displays and activities about the New Forest National Park, including a Family Fun Tree interactive exhibit.

Step Back in TimeWinchester is a spectacular cathedral city, where more than 15 centuries of Christian faith is captured in the glorious architecture. After marvelling at Winchester Cathedral’s history, why not stop for a cuppa at their elegant café?Close by in Alresford is the Watercress Railway Line where you can climb aboard a carriage pulled by either a steam or loco engine to travel through some of the county’s famous watercress beds and alighting at a number of character stations along the route. Whitchurch Silk Mill is a Georgian water mill that still weaves British silk fabrics using Victorian machinery. It is the oldest silk mill weaving silk in its original building.

Discover & Explore

Visitors staying in Winchester are in prime position to explore the best that Hampshire has to offer. Whether you choose to take a short break or stay a little longer, there are plenty of adventures awaiting you – and here are just a few ideas to get you started...

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Basing House in Basingstoke was once the country’s largest private home, owned by the powerful courtier William Paulet, Marques of Winchester. The Great Barn, which dates back to Tudor times, is the largest surviving, fully intact building of its kind. Take a trip back to Victorian times with a visit to Milestone’s Museum in Basingstoke and explore a network of full size streets inside a purpose built museum, telling the story of Hampshire’s social, industrial and commercial history Tudor House in Southampton tells over 800 years of history with interactive guides and audio-visual displays, which bring the house to life. The story of Southampton’s maritime history is told at SeaCity Museum. Situated on the banks of the Beaulieu River, in the heart of the New Forest, you will find the unique and picturesque village of Buckler’s Hard where warships for Nelson’s navy were built. The Museum of Army Flying at Middle Wallop is home to a unique collection of aviation history of national and international importance.Butser Ancient Farm showcases experimental archaeology and you can step back in time to enjoy an atmospheric Celtic village and a Roman Villa complete with hypocaust.

Ahoy There!From Southampton explore the Isle of Wight with Red Funnel Ferries. Wightlink Ferries if travelling from Portsmouth and discover royal residences, dramatic coastline and a funky vintage vibe.Just down the M27 is Southampton’s neighbouring city of Portsmouth. Visit Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, home to the world-famous ships HMS Victory and HMS Warrior 1860, the new Mary Rose Museum and the

National Museum of the Royal Navy boasts a magnificent collection illustrating our proud naval heritage.The Blue Reef Aquarium offers a dazzling undersea safari and if you travel to the top of the iconic Spinnaker Tower you can take in stunning views of the Solent.Nearby is the D-Day Museum is the UK’s only museum dedicated solely to covering all aspects of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France on June 6 1944. The museum is also home to the Overlord Tapestry – the world’s longest embroidery of its kind, and the 20th century equivalent of the Bayeux Tapestry.Along the beach to Eastney, you will find the Royal Marines Museum with an extensive collection of displays gathered from around the world. A short trip across the water takes you to Gosport where you will find the Royal Navy Submarine Museum. You can get a real feel for the life of a submariner by going on board HMS Alliance, a WW2 submarine. Also, Explosion! the Museum of Naval Firepower which tells the story of naval warfare from the days of gunpowder to modern missiles.

And Finally...Southampton Airport offers a less hectic alternative to its London counterparts and is an ideal place to travel to and from.Visit Hampshire is there to help you plan your trip to the county – go to www.hampshireattractions.co.uk to find out more.

To find out more about these and numerous other

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We spoke to Lieutenant-General Sir Christopher Wallace who has been chairman of Winchester’s Military

Museums for the past 12 years. Sir Christopher served in the Army for 38 years and is a former Deputy Chairman of the Imperial War Museum and shared with us his reflections on the commemorative aspects of 2014 and his role in marking the occasion across the Winchester District.I am usually an early riser. It comes from attending a school

where the first lesson took place before breakfast and living

in fear as an officer-cadet at Sandhurst of the consequences

of being late for first parade. Sometimes I get up at dawn

to read as the peace of early morning

helps concentrate my mind on

the biographies and books about military

history which are my principal literary diet.

“Too often it’s the same old lessons that

need to be relearned.”

During my military career I learned how to

fight modern wars - how battles should

and should not be fought. I also visited

past battle sites all over the world – a

chastening experience that leaves one with a sense of the

magnitude of the impact of war in human terms. Too often

it is the same old lessons that need to be relearned.

This interest in military history was what led me to

take up my voluntary role as Chairman of Winchester’s

Military Museums. I’m kept busy most of the week and

often at weekends. No day is the same as I endeavour to

coordinate events and other activities that capitalise on the

unique collection of objects and other items on display in

Winchester’s five military museums.

In 1968 as a young captain I once trained recruits at

the military barracks now home to Winchester’s Military

Museums. In 1894 the barracks, in use since 1796, were

destroyed by fire, with many of the replacement buildings

you see today being built between 1899 to 1904 to

mirror the style and grandeur of Sir Christopher Wren’s

architecture. In 1986 the barracks were closed as a military

training depot with all the buildings, except those occupied

by Winchester’s Military Museums, given over to residential

use. This year we are focussing on the First World War

with my days spent in meetings, on the telephone and

responding to emails as, together with other attractions

and organisations in our district, we pull together a series of

events called ‘Winchester’s Story’. The work we are doing

also links into a ‘Big Theme’ 1914 campaign across the

whole of Hampshire – all very joined up.

Despite being tutored at Sandhurst by the late Sir John

Keegan, one of the great military historians of our time,

the complexity of studying the causes and

consequences of the First World War long

confounded me; I preferred to study other wars.

My interest in marking the Centenary of the

outbreak of the First World War in 2014 locally

has changed all that. Nearly all the books I am

reading now are about the war.

The events of 1914 affected deeply the lives of

families across the United Kingdom. In 2014,

here in Winchester, we’ll focus on

the Home Front and on how the outbreak of

war impacted upon the citizens, families and

tradesmen in the City and the surrounding

district. At the end of a hectic day organising

‘Winchester’s Story’, I am sometimes left

asking myself, why am I doing this? I’ve

come to the conclusion that it is because

I believe that this year offers us all a

great opportunity to learn more about

how our grandparents and great

grandparents lived and sometimes

died during the First World War, and

to appreciate that war, while often

bringing out the worst in man, is full of

examples of courage and compassion.

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Venue details:

Winchester’s Military

Museums, Peninsula Barracks,

Romsey Road, SO23 8TS

01962-877826

info@winchestermilitary museums.co.uk

www.winchestermilitary museums.co.uk

In this, World War One centenary year, discover the

soldier’s stories behind the Great War at Winchester’s

Military Museums. Situated on an historic site close to

the city centre, the five museums provide an insight into

life in the trenches and how men and boys grew

into soldiers.

The museums celebrate acts of extraordinary bravery by

ordinary men through the presentation of the medals of

bravery accompanied by the stories behind them, including

the largest number of Victoria Crosses other than those at

the Imperial War Museum, London

Enjoy your exploration throughout the museums and

discover further fascinating history regarding the life

and legacy of the regiments. After your visit to the

museums, stop for a well deserved rest with some delicious

refreshments at the museums café.

You will find five Military Museums all conveniently located

within the historic Peninsula Barracks site, minutes away

from the Great Hall. We look forward to welcoming you.

june: Armed Forces Sunday Fun Day 29/06/14.

july: ‘Kukris in the Trenches’ Lunchtime Talk 04/07/14.

Temporary Exhibition – ‘Waiting in the Wings of War’ 04/07/14 – 27/07/14.

‘Why War?’ Evening Talk 07/07/14.

august: Temporary Exhibition –‘A Call to Arms’ 01/08/14 – 14/09/14.

Temporary Exhibition – ‘Across the Black Water’ 02/08/14 – 30/08/014.ev

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City En Fete! Discovering the arts in WinchesterCulture lovers will find plenty to occupy

them in Winchester. The city is home to a

wealth of accomplished artists, designers

and craftspeople. The University of

Southampton’s renowned School of

Art thrives in Winchester, as do a host

of festivals and a range of popular

live performance venues including the

Theatre Royal and the Discovery Centre

in Jewry Street. Modern art and striking

architecture sit side-by-side with historic

buildings, monuments and museums in

the ancient capital of England.

Vibrant VenuesExpand your cultural horizons in one of

Winchester’s venues, each housed in a

building of architectural interest. The

Theatre Royal Winchester, an Edwardian

gem, has been sensitively restored with

a modern twist to provide an elegant

setting for classic plays, children’s

theatre, music, dance and standup

comedy. You can enjoy an eclectic mix

of comedy, music and drama at the

Railway Inn and Tower Arts. Not to be

outdone, the Chesil Theatre Company

stages dramatic productions in a 12th

century church, while the Everyman

Cinema occupies a converted military

chapel: with state-of-the-art projection

and sound and luxurious Parisian-style

seating, it’s a far cry from your average

multiplex. But perhaps the most awe-

inspiring auditorium for an evening’s

entertainment is the cathedral itself,

where you can hear classical music

concerts throughout the year, some of

them free.

Winchester’s Discovery Centre on Jewry

Street contains two exhibition spaces;

The Gallery, showcasing exhibitions of

national and regional interest and City

Space for heritage and art exhibitions

drawing on local themes. Taking pride of

place is a huge stitched wall hanging by

Winchester resident Alice Kettle – Textile

Artist of the Year 2006.. Across the road

a new Art Café juxtaposes café-culture

with art exhibitions.

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Venue details:

Winchester Discovery Centre

Jewry Street, Winchester

SO23 8SB

01962 873603

www.hants.gov.uk/wdc

Free entrance

Open 7 days a week

Discovery Centre

Winchester Discovery Centre is a striking Grade II listed building offering two free galleries, free Wi-Fi and computer access, a programme of events, a library service and a café to the public. Open 7 days a week, the Discovery Centre is the ideal place to spend time enjoying artwork or browsing the web during your stay in Winchester..Built originally as the Corn Exchange

at a cost of £4,000 in 1838, the

structure and style was said to have

been copied from the church of St

Pauls, Covent Garden. By 1868, the

central hall was also used for county

elections and other large gatherings.

After the building ceased to be a

Corn Exchange, it became a roller

skating rink and sports centre.

In 1915, it opened as the Empire Corn

Exchange Theatre, then the Regent

Theatre. In 1917, it became the Regent

Picture Theatre

which included

a restaurant, tea

lounge and an

orchestra playing

daily. This was

replaced in 1922

by the Regent

Dance Hall, before

reverting back to

a cinema in 1933.

When the Public Library and Reading

Room at the Guildhall closed, it

re-opened at the Corn Exchange in

October 1936. The conversion to a

library cost £3,100. In 1965, Casson

Conder and Partners upgraded the

interior and returned the frontage to its

original design, at a cost of £33,000.

Following its transfer of ownership

from Winchester City Council to

Hampshire County Council in 1976, the

central square mezzanine was installed.

During the multi-million pound creation

of Winchester Discovery Centre in

2007, plaster swags from the building’s

days as a theatre and cinema were

conserved and protected and now

lie hidden behind new decoration.

Other areas such as the north air-raid

shelter had to be removed to allow

for the building of the extensions.

Winchester Discovery

Centre today features

Winchester’s main

library, a 180 seat

theatre, two free art

galleries, two learning

spaces, an IT suite and

a café. Situated on

Jewry Street, it is now

part of Winchester’s

main cultural hub. With

access to over 100,000 books, DVDs,

CDs and free internet access via Wi-Fi

and computers. A packed programme

of events runs throughout the year

from comedy, live music and author

talks, to national and international

touring art exhibitions. With over

500,000 visits a year, the centre offers

the local and wider community access

to an exciting and diverse range of

learning, leisure and creative facilities.

Winchester Discovery Centre has won

several awards celebrating its excellence

in both design and purpose, including

the prestigious RIBA Award 2008 and

the Public Library Building Award for

Architecture meets Practicality 2009.

A packed programme of events runs throughout the year from comedy, live music and author talks, to national and international touring art exhibitions

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HANDS-ON FUN100 hands-on exhibits &

the UK’s largest digital planetarium

Open 7 days a week

01962 863 791 SO21 1HZ www.winchestersciencecentre.orgFind out more online at

Winchester’sStory

Events to mark the centenary of the outbreak of the Great War

During World War I, Winchester becamea major transit location for troopsdestined for the Western Front. It isclaimed the Morn Hill Camps (picturedbelow) could accommodate more than50,000 troops. By late 1917, Morn Hillwas transferred to the US Army still inthe role of a rest and transit camp.Between 1917 and the end of the war700 to 800,000 American troops passedthrough the camps.

New information boards will be unveiledduring 2014 so visitors to the site canlearn more about the military camps atMorn Hill.

www.tohonourapromise.co.uk

Trench Coat The Gallery4 Oct - 21 DecExplore the fascinating story of thetrench coat from its humble beginningsin Hampshire, to its use by officers inthe trenches of WWI and to its globaliconic status as a wardrobe essential.

Understanding Winchester’s role: 1914 - 1918 We’ve picked out some of the main attractions that will be marking the centenary of World War I with aprogramme of events. Use the symbols on this page to find events at the relevant venues on the listing overleaf.

Did you know?

Military tours will run throughout July,August and September. Contact thecathedral for more details.

WW1 Tour & Tea, last Friday of everymonth (Jun to Nov). Tickets on salenow - £10 from the Cathedral BoxOffice and online.

WW1 County Service, 22 Jun, 3.30pmTicket information to follow

Southern Cathedrals Festival ‘In Warand in Peace’, 16-20 Jul. Tickets:www.southerncathedralsfestival.org.uk

Vigil in the Cathedral, 4 Aug, 10-11pm

9 The Close, SO23 9LSBox Office: 01962 857 275www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk

The College has recently launchedWinchester College at War, an onlinesearchable database of WinchesterCollege’s Rolls of Honour whichincludes over 500 brief biographiescommemorating every member of theschool community killed during the FirstWorld War: www.winchestercollege.org

Did you know?

There are 15 WWIVictoria Cross medalscurrently on display inWinchester’s Military Museums. Furthermedals of Wintonians who have beenawarded this honour are also on displayin the Imperial War Museum.

To Honour a Promise21 Jun – 21 JulThis exhibition tells the story of the partthat the local people of Winchesterplayed in WWI. With talks and events forall ages throughout the exhibition.

As part of HM Lord Lieutenant's AnnualFlag-Raising Ceremony (23 June), aspecial memorial by sculptor SimonSmith will be unveiled to commemorateall the troops who passed throughWinchester on their way to the Front.

CloudFeb & Mar 2015View artist Susie MacMurray’s aerialdisplay suspended from the GreatHall’s roof, hovering above drifts ofdiscs representing the identity tags offallen soldiers. Add your own disc tothe collection to commemoratefriends or family touched by war, orsimply add your own thumbprint.

Souvenir discs will be available atvenues participating in Hampshire’sBig Theme 1914 programme fromApril 2014.

Great Hall, Castle Avenue, SO23 8PJTel: 01962 846 476www.hants.gov.uk/greathall

The Great Hall Morn Hill Camps

We will remember them -guided toursDiscover why our War Cloister, foundwithin the precincts of the College andconsidered by some to be the mostbeautiful war memorial in Britain, wasso controversial in the making.

£5 per person (free for Old Wykehamists)Tickets must be pre-booked. See overleaffor dates and times.

www.winchestercollege.orgCollege Street, SO23 9NATel: 01962 621 209

Winchester College

WWI-themed talks, exhibitions andactivities throughout the yearshowcasing artefacts and memorabiliarelating to the following regiments: � The King’s Royal Hussars� The Royal Hampshire Regiment� The Royal Green Jackets (Rifles)

Museum� The Gurkha Museum� The Adjutant-General’s Corps

Peninsula Barracks, SO23 8TSTel: 01962 877 826www.winchestermilitarymuseums.co.uk

Winchester’s MilitaryMuseums

Soldiers' JourneyCity Space11 Oct - 11 Jan 2015The continuous coming and going ofhundreds of thousands of soldiers fromall over the world changed everyday life,for both the military and non-military.Discover how even the smallest villagesin Hampshire were significantlyinfluenced by the war.

Jewry Street, SO23 8SBTel: 0845 603 5631www.hants.gov.uk/wdc

WinchesterDiscovery Centre

www.visitwinchester.co.uk www.bigtheme.org.uk/1914

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