Mistral Winchester Insider Guide - September 2019

Winchester

Set your SatNav for Winchester and drop in and say hello!

What better way to visit the city than with our own insider guide from the people that are in the know!

Our store staff have put together their favourite places to visit, the best venues to eat and chill out as well as some interesting activities and events to fill a weekend or a cheeky week away.

Don’t forget when you’re there, to pop in and see our latest new arrivals!

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4-8 Market Street, Winchester.

We’re open: 09:30 - 18:00 Monday to Saturday.

10:30 - 16:30 Sundays and Bank Holidays.

A LITTLE HISTORY Winchester is a beautiful maze of cobbled lanes and halftimbered buildings and packed full of lively markets, traditional olde English pubs, cosy cafes and artisan shops.

Winchester is also home to Winchester Cathedral, the burial place of Jane Austen and King Arthur’s Round Table. There really is something for everyone!

Market Time

Winchester is home to some brilliant markets - ranging from homemade jewellery and vintage clothing! Usually held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday - the markets are a must!

And, of course, there are the beautiful Winchester Christmas Markets that are definitely worth a visit this winter.

Cathedral Crypt

On a rainier day, you can head to the Cathedral Crypt where Sir Anthony Gormley’s eerie scultpure entitled ‘Sound II” has stood beneath the Cathedral since the late 1980s.

During the rainy months the mysterious sculpture can often be found holding water cupped in its hands, silent in contemplation as the level rises around him covering the stone floor.

PLACES TO EAT Head to the Coffee Lab, a hidden gem tucked off the high street.

They have the best chocolate brownies.

6 Saint Thomas Street.

Winchester @coffeelabuk - Instagram We also love Piecaramba - a super fun comic themed pie and mash shop! They offer loads of veggie and vegan options too.

11a Parchment Street, Winchester @piecarambauk - Instragram

Fancy something a bit more quirky luxury? Then try out The Ivy Brasserie. Cool interiors and an eclectic mix of furniture.

And amazing food of course!

103-104 High Street, Winchester @theivywinchester

WHAT’S GOING ON? 26th September - 6th October 2019

Winchester Comedy Festival showcases the talent of a variety of comedians in venues around the city. www.winchestercomedyfestival.co.uk 12 October 2019 Lovers of coffee and cafe culture are in for a treat when the Hampshire Coffee Festival takes place in Winchester Guildhall. www.hampshirecoffeefestival.co.uk 9th November 2019 Bonfire Night is really loved in Winchester - starting on The Broadway, the torchlit procession meanders through the historical streets of Winchester to River Park where 20,000 people join together and watch the display. www.winchesterbonfire.co.uk 8th November - 16th November Winchester Film Festival provides a fair and open platform for emerging talent and seasoned short filmmakers. www.visitwinchester.co.uk/event/winchester-short-film-festival 21st November - 22nd December 2019 Winchester Christmas Market is recognised as one of the best Christmas markets in Europe! With its unique location and bustling atmosphere, it is a must-visit this winter. www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/events/christmas-market 7th December 2019 Ginchester. A Christmas market dedicated to Gin! Tickets available from EventBrite.

EXPERIENCES Fancy something a bit different?

Tank Driving Public courses (age 16 and over) run on a selection of Saturdays and Sundays from March until the end of the year. Make sure you book well in advance to have a crushing time!

Baileys Down, Winchester www.tank-driving.com

Great Pubs and Great Writers!

Does a literary 3-hour pub crawl sound like your cup of tea (or a pint of beer)? Experience Winchester on a fun night out with a trained actor/ comedian. Book in advance via TripAdvisor.

Tour starts at 80 High Street, Winchester +44 20 3131 7501

Winchester Ghost Tours Tales of torture, treason and execution await you on Winchester’s Ghost Tours! The city’s original and most popular tour will leave you screaming for more! Meet those who haunt England’s Oldest Bar and encounter the eerie Nun at The Royal Oak. Book if you dare! www.winchesterghosttours.co.uk

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And, of course, don’t forget to pop into Mistral. We’ve got some gorgeous pieces in our Autumn Winter Collections that are well worth a visit!

Get 10% OFF new season with our Insider discount: INSIDER19 (Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, can be used on full price items only - does not include coats, bags, footwear or accessories)