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Welcome Welcome to The Winchester Guest Magazine.

Whether 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 Andrews

Managing Director The Marketing Collective

Also available: Winchester Visitor Guide: Visit Winchester 2014, Winchester’s official visitor guide is produced yearly, providing a comprehensive guide on the city with attractions to visit, places to eat and places to stay. For more details visit www.visitwinchester.co.uk

PAGE 4 Featured Artist: Jenny Muncaster 7 Winchester Cathedral 8 The Great Hall 10 Stardust Years vintage fashion 11 Bang & Olufsen 12 Boutique shops of Parchment St. 14 Jane McIntyre Design & Eccentricities 16 Pitfield: Lifestyle Emporium 17 Food in historic surroundings

Chesil Rectory 18 Distinct Dining: a taste of the authentic 19 eighteen71 20 Jane Austen 21 The Old Vine Inn 24 Marwell Zoo 25 Winchester Science Centre

and Planetarium 26 Hampshire Top Attractions 29 Winchester’s Military Museums 30 Winchester Discovery Cente Cover image: © Mona Lisa bollard painted by Rachael Alexander, The Colour Factory T he Winchester Guest Magazine is published by The Marketing Collective Ltd. Telephone 023 80001655.

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JENNY MUNCASTER BRINGING HER ART TO THE PEOPLE Take 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 4

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

www.jennymuncaster.co.uk

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.

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

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England’s

ANCIENT CAPITAL

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).

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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.

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.

The Cathedral

Visiting There 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.

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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Great Hall

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Just 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.

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.

• I n 1302, Edward I narrowly escaped death when the royal apartments of the castle were destroyed by fire.

•D uring 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.

• S ir 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.

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.

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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.

A SPOT OF SHOPPING Central shopping Experience 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 Street Parchment 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 Street Situated 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 Village The 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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Stardust Years Winchester Guest Magazine 2014

vintage fashion

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 Venue details: Stardust Years, Vintage Fashion 3 Walcote Place Winchester SO23 0HG 01962 809043 Karen@stardustyears.com www.starddustyears.com

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Hermès, but we also have items from the stores of the day as well as many handmade 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.”

A SPOT OF SHOPPING CONTINUED...

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.

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 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.

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

Venue details: 29 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 9EX 01962 820200 beostores.bang-olufsen. co.uk/hampshirewinchester/welcome

products in a friendly and welcoming environment.

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Parchment Street Winchester Guest Magazine 2014

Parchment 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

Bodega Kyoto Kitchen

James Jewellers

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 8AT Tel: 01962 865554 Email: info@bodegadeli.com www.bodegadeli.com

James Jewellers

Silver, gold and diamond handmade ring.

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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 8AT Tel: 01962 851898 Email: jamesjewellers@hotmail. co.uk www.jamesjewellers.co.uk

Ocean g Drive Livin

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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 864111 Email: oceandriveliving@gmail.com www.oceandriveliving.co.uk

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 8AT Tel: 01962 890 895 www.KyotoKitchen.co.uk

Kyoto Kitchen WINCHESTER’S JAPANESE RESTAURANT

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 8AT Tel: 01962 841223 Email: info@toscanaccio.co.uk www.toscanaccio.co.uk

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design & eccentricities

Just HighStreet, Street, one be forgiven for walking straight the unassuming little terraced Georgian terraced Justa aminute minute off off the the High one cancan be forgiven for walking straight past thepast unassuming little Georgian house house with its bow window and dark paint.

Stepping inside, however, the mood is far from unassuming and a heady with its bow window and dark paint. Stepping inside, however, the mood is far from unassuming and a heady mix of furniture mix of and furniture and awaits. furnishings awaits.

Jane hasasused her skills as an interior designer blend froma all across furnishings Jane has used her skills an interior designer to blend items from all to across theitems globe into stage set the globe into and a stage set- Prairie of styles and colours - Prairielamps bedding California, lamps fromItaly Belgium, pottery from France, of styles colours bedding from California, from from Belgium, pottery from France, and Africa, antique closets Italy and Africa, antique closets from India, baths from Dorset, paint from the Netherlands, cabinets from Denmark from India, baths from Dorset, paint from the Netherlands, cabinets from Denmark and plenty of down to earth artisan productsand plenty of down to earth artisan products from the UK. Locally, Urban Bird lampshades are having a bit of spotlight just from the UK. Locally, Urban Bird lampshades are having a bit of spotlight just now, their blowsy Retro prints bringing glamour to now, their blowsy Retro prints bringing glamour to the dullest of corners. Unique pieces of wool art from Jill Harrison, the dullest of corners. Unique pieces of wool art from Jill Harrison, created on her Scottish croft from her own herd of highland created on her Scottish croft from her own herd of highland sheep are sure to become collectors items in the future. sheep are sure to become collectors items in the future.

Jane thrilledtotobebe UK and European supplier of the fabulous Bella Notte frombilled California, Janeisisparticularly particularly thrilled thethe onlyonly UK and European supplier of the fabulous Bella Notte Linens fromLinens California, billed as worlds ‘the worlds firstcare easy carelinens’. luxuryDressed linens’.upDressed updown, or dressed modern or vintage, theofluscious as ‘the first easy luxury or dressed moderndown, or vintage, the luscious palette tones andpalette of irresistible tones andtextures irresistible makerange. this aWash timeless range.shake Washand it, put tumble, shake andand putitback the bed with and age. it even maketextures this a timeless it, tumble, back on the bed evenon gets better 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 unusualfor fabrics, current favourites being Boeme and Inchyra Linens, the former rich and dramatic, the latter Jane is an agent manythe covetable wallpapers and pure and and very fadedDutch linen inchalk muted shades. thevery sultry intense paint from Pure

and supplying the of the As aOriginal. designer, Also Jane has the abilityunusual to absorbfabrics, the personality current favourites being Boeme and Inchyra Linens, client and place it into a compatible environment, be it workplace theor former rich andproblems, dramatic, latterand very purebriefs home. Structural lackthe of space difficult and very faded linen in muted shades. are her specialities, along with an inherent sense of colour.

(She can work with taupe and white, but much prefers a palette As a designer, Jane has the ability to absorb the of rich, chalky textures!) She can design the full project or just personality of the client and place it into a give adviceenvironment, on colouring a room is always or happy to source compatible be it and workplace home. furniture and furnishings.

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are her specialties, along with an inherent sense of colour. can work with taupe and white, but Jane (She McIntyre much prefers a palette of rich, chalky textures!) She design & eccentricities can design the full project or just give advice on 11 Southgate Street, colouring a room and is always happy to source furniture and furnishings.

Winchester SO23 9JA 01962 853882

Jane McIntyre

design & eccentricities www.janemcintyredesign.com

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11 Southgate Street Winchester SO23 9JA T: 01962 853882 www.janemcintyredesign.com

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A Feast of Food Straight to the source Drawing 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.

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.

Winchester Farmers’ Market

Hampshire’s finest

Go 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.

Don’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 streams The 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 food www.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.

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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.

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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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!

Legendary food

HISTORIC

surroundings... in

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.

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.

Venue details: 1 Chesil St, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 0HU 01962 851555 chesilrectory.co.uk Twitter: @ChesilRectory Facebook: The Chesil Rectory

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Distinct Dining W 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

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inchester has recently become a veritable destination for foodies with the likes of Brasserie Blanc, Black Rat, The Chesil Rectory - and soon Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall’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.

Relaxed Dining 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

Houghton Lodge & Gardens

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

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et 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

satisfy your appetite! We also have free WiFi access available- simply ask at the counter for the passcode.

Venue details: Guildhall Winchester The Broadway, SO23 9GH 01962 840 820 guildhall@winchester.gov.uk www.guildhallwinchester. co.uk/eighteen71/

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.

Venue details: Houghton Lodge & Gardens Stockbridge, SO20 6LQ 01264 810063 www.houghtonlodge.co.uk

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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 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

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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

Local producers are on the menu at

The Old Vine Ensuring 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.

Venue details: The Old Vine 8 Great Minster St, Winchester SO23 9HA 01962 854616 www.oldvinewinchester.com

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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’.

City of fresh air

– if you want to find out more about

Alresford

Many first time visitors to Winchester

the origins of cricket in Hampshire,

Eight miles to the east of Winchester,

are often surprised by its closeness

pick up a copy of Cricket: its evolution

Alresford is a handsome town of

to the countryside, and the floral

in Winchester and Hampshire’s

painted Georgian houses

parks and tranquil waterways.

countryside. See www.

that rose from the ashes

Within the city itself you will

cricketinginwinchester.co.uk

of the great fires of the

find gardens and parks which

A great spot for picnics, you

17th century. As

provide the perfect opportunity

can enjoy fabulous views

well as specialist

for some time out from the city.

back towards the city, or

shops, there’s a

Abbey Gardens, on the site of

contemplate the twisting miz-

surprising number

a nunnaminster founded by

maze cut into the surface of

of eateries –

King Alfred the Great’s queen,

the hill. And if you like a little

traditional and

Ealhswith, are a riot of colour in

fauna with your flora, take

gastro pubs,

the summer. Just beyond, the

a walk through the Winnall

smart bistros and

Weirs Walk takes you alongside

Moors nature reserve and Yew

award winning

the fast flowing Itchen, past

Hill Farm Butterfly Reserve.

tea rooms.

Wolvesey Castle and on towards the

For leafy tranquillity try the lime-shaded

Hop on board

enchanting water meadows. It was this

outer close of the cathedral or the Dean

a powerful

idyllic landscape that inspired Keats to

Garnier Garden (through the archway

locomotive for an unforgettable ten

write his ode ‘To Autumn’; during a stay

to the right of the cathedral). Another

mile steam trip to Alton on the Mid

in Winchester 1819. Pick up a copy of

secret corner of greenery is Queen

Hants Railway, or simply step back in

Keats: a Winchester walk in the poet’s

Eleanor’s Garden behind the Great Hall.

time at the superbly restored station.

footsteps from the Tourist Information

A reconstructed medieval herbarium

The town’s annual Watercress Festival

Centre to follow his daily route to St

based on records of royal gardens of

in May celebrates its status as the

Cross, ‘where the air is worth sixpence

the 13th century, it is named in honour

UK capital of watercress farming.

a pint’.

of Eleanor of Provence and Eleanor of

Enchanting riverside walks offer a

Approximately one mile from the city

Castille, both of whom spent time at

detour past the watercress beds so

centre, to the east of St Cross, is the

Winchester Castle. Hyde Abbey Garden

(when stocks allow) you can pick up

Iron Age fort of St Catherine’s Hill. This

traces the shape of the abbey that was

a souvenir bunch using the honesty

is the site of the first settlement in the

the resting place of Alfred the Great,

box provided. Learn about Alresford’s

Winchester area and of one of the

his wife and their son – three engraved

fascinating history by picking up a free

earliest recorded cricket matches, played

ledger stones show the locations of

copy of the Alresford Millennium & Alre

by Winchester College boys in 1647

their graves.

Valley Trails, detailing two self-guided

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walks linked in with illustrated boards

round the atmospheric museum, newly

Wickham and Hambledon

around the town.

housed in The Farmhouse at Bishop’s

Just four miles away from Bishop’s

Bishop’s Waltham

Waltham Palace. The museum is free

Waltham is the picturesque village

Twelve miles south east of Winchester

of charge and is open at weekends

of Wickham. Set around a striking

lies the medieval

from May to September from 2pm until

medieval square surrounded by graceful

town of Bishop’s

4pm. To help you explore this rural

period buildings, it has

Waltham. The

market town and its nearby countryside

its own water meadows

bishop of the title

pick up a copy of the new Bishop’s

and is a good place

was Henry of Blois,

Waltham Pocket Guide from the Tourist

for a stroll. Browse

brother of King

Information Centre or download it from

the interesting shops,

Stephen, who

www.visitwinchester.co.uk.

including those housed

founded Bishop’s

A taste of the Test

in the fascinating

Waltham Palace in

Just 30 minutes drive

Chesapeake Mill,

the 12th century.

from Winchester,

An important

the historic market

residence of

town of Stockbridge

the powerful

lies at the heart of

Winchester bishops, the palace hosted

the popular Test

many royal visitors including Mary

Valley. The wide

location in the heart of the Meon Valley.

Tudor while she waited for the arrival

picturesque High

Cricket buffs shouldn’t miss nearby

of her future husband, Philip II of

Street reflects its

Hambledon, otherwise known as the

Spain, prior to their marriage. The

early role as part of a

‘cradle of cricket’. In the late 18th

palace was destroyed in 1644 under

drovers road where

century, Hambledon Cricket Club

Cromwell’s orders but the extensive

it was common

raised the game ‘from a sport to an art’

ruins are worth a visit today. The town

to see flocks of

and established the rules we

itself has a fine Norman church, and a

sheep or herds of cattle being driven

know today.

host of boutiques and award-winning

through the town. It is now home to

There is a memorial to the club on

restaurants housed in attractive period

art galleries, outdoor pursuit and gift

Broad ha’penny Down and the Bat

buildings. There’s also a vineyard and a

shops, restaurants and pubs. The annual

and Ball Inn opposite, which used to

working mill nearby. Bishop’s Waltham

Trout N About food festival on Sunday

serve as the pavilion and clubhouse, is

has many interesting connections with

3 August celebrates Stockbridge’s link

full of interesting cricket memorabilia.

the Napoleonic Wars; prisoners of war

with the River Test and in particular the

A leaflet, Exploring Hambledon: the

were once held here, including the

brown trout. The River Test also provides

Cradle of Cricket, features three

French admiral at the Battle of Trafalgar.

an opportunity for a casual stroll or a

countryside walks.

To learn more about the town’s

long distance walk.

A beautiful historic market town

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stockbridge pockET guidE

a Grade II listed watermill constructed from timbers from the US frigate

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

Chesapeake. Wickham enjoys a superb

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GOING to the

Zoo!

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:

RISE OF THE DINOSAURS

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

23rd May – 2nd September

swinging, choose between two nights of

This summer Marwell Zoo will be

incredible performances and entertainment

transformed into a Jurassic Jungle. Be

including fire shows, giant animal characters

enthralled by awesome dinosaurs as they

and live bands.

come to life with animatronics, roaring or

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL

spitting at anyone who dares to get near

25th October – 2nd November

them. Terrifying tyrants such as the flying

Get ready to be spooked at Marwell’s

Quetzalcoatlus, armoured Triceratops, spiked

Halloween Festival! Enjoy a trip on the zoo’s

Edmontonia, the plated Stegosaurus and the

ghoulish ghost train, design a pumpkin for

king of them all, the deadly Tyrannosaurus

carving and watch the animals explore and

Rex will be taking up residence in Marwell.

eat their tasty pumpkin treats.

SUNSET PARTY IN THE PARK

CHRISTMAS AT MARWELL..

Venue details:

13th June and 5th July

BE ENCHANTED!

Marwell Wildlife,

Marwell’s Sunset Party in the Park is back by

22nd November – 24th December

Winchester

popular demand! Visit the zoo for a party to

Marwell’s infamous Christmas event returns

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remember! Visitors will have out of hours

to the zoo. Let them take you on a magical

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access to the Rise of the Dinosaurs event, be

journey through Marwell Hall. Take part in

www.marwell.org.uk

able to see the animals at sunset and enjoy

spellbinding storytelling, Christmas themed

special talks. Party at the inflatable’s area,

crafts and meet Santa, Mrs Claus and their

jump on the bouncy castle and challenge

attentive elves!

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Reach for the stars...

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.

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-theart 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.

Venue details: Winchester Science Centre, Telegraph Way, Winchester SO21 1HZ 01962 863791 www.winchesterscience centre.org

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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...

Family Fun

Gardener’s World

Visit 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.

Explore 200 acres of beautiful gardens at Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway in the New Forest, worldfamous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and rare trees and shrubs.

The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Romsey is a 180acre 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.

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Step Back in Time Winchester 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.

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

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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 attractions, please visit www.hampshireattractions. co.uk For special offers and discount vouchers for more than 36 attractions visit www. hampshireattractions.co.uk/offers

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A Winchester Life W

e 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.

oo often T it’s the same old lessons that need to be relearned.

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Winchester’s Military Museums

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events

n 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.

Venue details: Winchester’s Military Museums, Peninsula Barracks, Romsey Road, SO23 8TS 01962-877826

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.

info@winchestermilitary museums.co.uk www.winchestermilitary museums.co.uk

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

City En Fete!

Discovering the arts in Winchester

Culture lovers will find plenty to occupy

Theatre Royal Winchester, an Edwardian

entertainment is the cathedral itself,

them in Winchester. The city is home to a

gem, has been sensitively restored with

where you can hear classical music

wealth of accomplished artists, designers

a modern twist to provide an elegant

concerts throughout the year, some of

and craftspeople. The University of

setting for classic plays, children’s

them free.

Southampton’s renowned School of

theatre, music, dance and standup

Winchester’s Discovery Centre on Jewry

Art thrives in Winchester, as do a host

comedy. You can enjoy an eclectic mix

Street contains two exhibition spaces;

of festivals and a range of popular

of comedy, music and drama at the

The Gallery, showcasing exhibitions of

live performance venues including the

Railway Inn and Tower Arts. Not to be

national and regional interest and City

Theatre Royal and the Discovery Centre

outdone, the Chesil Theatre Company

Space for heritage and art exhibitions

in Jewry Street. Modern art and striking

stages dramatic productions in a 12th

drawing on local themes. Taking pride of

architecture sit side-by-side with historic

century church, while the Everyman

place is a huge stitched wall hanging by

buildings, monuments and museums in

Cinema occupies a converted military

Winchester resident Alice Kettle – Textile

the ancient capital of England.

chapel: with state-of-the-art projection

Artist of the Year 2006.. Across the road

Vibrant Venues

and sound and luxurious Parisian-style

a new Art Café juxtaposes café-culture

Expand your cultural horizons in one of

seating, it’s a far cry from your average

with art exhibitions.

Winchester’s venues, each housed in a

multiplex. But perhaps the most awe-

www.festivalsinwinchester.co.uk

building of architectural interest. The

inspiring auditorium for an evening’s 29

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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.

Venue details: Winchester Discovery Centre Jewry Street, Winchester SO23 8SB 01962 873603 www.hants.gov.uk/wdc Free entrance Open 7 days a week

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In 1915, it opened as the Empire Corn Other areas such as the north air-raid Exchange Theatre, then the Regent shelter had to be removed to allow Theatre. In 1917, it became the Regent for the building of the extensions.

Picture Theatre Winchester Discovery which included Centre today features A packed programme a restaurant, tea Winchester’s main of events runs lounge and an library, a 180 seat throughout the year orchestra playing theatre, two free art from comedy, live daily. This was galleries, two learning music and author replaced in 1922 spaces, an IT suite and by the Regent a café. Situated on talks, to national and Dance Hall, before Jewry Street, it is now international touring reverting back to part of Winchester’s art exhibitions a cinema in 1933. main cultural hub. With When the Public Library and Reading access to over 100,000 books, DVDs, Room at the Guildhall closed, it CDs and free internet access via Wi-Fi re-opened at the Corn Exchange in and computers. A packed programme October 1936. The conversion to a of events runs throughout the year library cost £3,100. In 1965, Casson from comedy, live music and author Conder and Partners upgraded the talks, to national and international interior and returned the frontage to its touring art exhibitions. With over original design, at a cost of £33,000.

500,000 visits a year, the centre offers Following its transfer of ownership the local and wider community access from Winchester City Council to to an exciting and diverse range of Hampshire County Council in 1976, the learning, leisure and creative facilities. central square mezzanine was installed.

Winchester Discovery Centre has won During the multi-million pound creation several awards celebrating its excellence of Winchester Discovery Centre in in both design and purpose, including 2007, plaster swags from the building’s the prestigious RIBA Award 2008 and days as a theatre and cinema were the Public Library Building Award for conserved and protected and now Architecture meets Practicality 2009. lie hidden behind new decoration.

Open 7 days a week

HANDS-ON FUN 100 hands-on exhibits & the UK’s largest digital planetarium

01962 863 791

SO21 1HZ

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Visit Winchester Vibrant. Ancient. Cultured.

There’s something happening every single day of the year...

The Great Hall To Honour a Promise 21 Jun – 21 Jul This exhibition tells the story of the part that the local people of Winchester played in WWI. With talks and events for all ages throughout the exhibition.

As part of HM Lord Lieutenant's Annual Flag-Raising Ceremony (23 June), a special memorial by sculptor Simon Smith will be unveiled to commemorate all the troops who passed through Winchester on their way to the Front.

Cloud Feb & Mar 2015 View artist Susie MacMurray’s aerial display suspended from the Great Hall’s roof, hovering above drifts of discs representing the identity tags of fallen soldiers. Add your own disc to the collection to commemorate friends or family touched by war, or simply add your own thumbprint.

Souvenir discs will be available at venues participating in Hampshire’s Big Theme 1914 programme from April 2014.

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

Did you know?

The College has recently launched Winchester College at War, an online searchable database of Winchester College’s Rolls of Honour which includes over 500 brief biographies commemorating every member of the school community killed during the First World War: www.winchestercollege.org

We’ve picked out some of the main attractions that will be marking the centenary of World War I with a programme of events. Use the symbols on this page to find events at the relevant venues on the listing overleaf.

Winchester’s Military Museums

Morn Hill Camps During World War I, Winchester became a major transit location for troops destined for the Western Front. It is claimed the Morn Hill Camps (pictured below) could accommodate more than 50,000 troops. By late 1917, Morn Hill was transferred to the US Army still in the role of a rest and transit camp.

Between 1917 and the end of the war 700 to 800,000 American troops passed through the camps.

New information boards will be unveiled during 2014 so visitors to the site can learn more about the military camps at Morn Hill. www.tohonourapromise.co.uk

14 Aug Living history display and children’s activities.

Trench Coat WWI-themed talks, exhibitions and activities throughout the year showcasing artefacts and memorabilia relating 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 8TS Tel: 01962 877 826 www.winchester militarymuseums.co.uk

We will remember them guided tours Discover why our War Cloister, found within the precincts of the College and considered by some to be the most beautiful war memorial in Britain, was so controversial in the making. £5 per person (free for Old Wykehamists) Tickets must be pre-booked. See overleaf for dates and times. www.winchestercollege.org College Street, SO23 9NA Tel: 01962 621 209

Did you know?

Hampshire Record Office offers help to people looking to trace their ancestry via army records: Go to www3.hants.gov.uk/archives/hals-collections/army-records.htm to find out more...

Avington Park Camp

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Winchester’s Story

The Gallery

Winchester College

Winchester Discovery Centre World War One Day

Did you know?

There are 15 WWI Victoria Cross medals currently on display in Winchester’s Military Museums. Further medals of Wintonians who have been awarded this honour are also on display in the Imperial War Museum.

4 Oct - 21 Dec Explore the fascinating story of the trench coat from its humble beginnings in Hampshire, to its use by officers in the trenches of WWI and to its global iconic status as a wardrobe essential.

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

Soldiers' Journey

City Space

11 Oct - 11 Jan 2015 The continuous coming and going of hundreds of thousands of soldiers from all over the world changed everyday life, for both the military and non-military.

Discover how even the smallest villages in Hampshire were significantly influenced by the war.

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

Winchester Cathedral Military tours will run throughout July, August and September. Contact the cathedral for more details.

WW1 Tour & Tea, last Friday of every month (Jun to Nov). Tickets on sale now - £10 from the Cathedral Box Office and online.

WW1 County Service, 22 Jun, 3.30pm Ticket information to follow Southern Cathedrals Festival ‘In War and in Peace’, 16-20 Jul. Tickets: www.southerncathedralsfestival.org.uk

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Vigil in the Cathedral, 4 Aug, 10-11pm 9 The Close, SO23 9LS Box Office: 01962 857 275 www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk

www.bigtheme.org.uk/1914

TSM0082-00319 Mar 2014 Produced by Winchester City Council

Understanding Winchester’s role: 1914 - 1918

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