Location: Winchester
Top Things to do in Winchester
10 Outdoor Activities in Winchester That You Shouldn't Miss
Winchester is a city and the county town of Hampshire, England. The city lies at the heart of the wider City of Winchester, a local government district, and is located at the western end of the South Downs National Park, along the course of the River Itchen. It is situated 61 miles (98 km) south-west of London and 13.6 miles (21.9 km) from Southampton, its closest city. At the time of the 2011 Census, Winchester had a population of 45,184. The wider City of Winchester district which includes towns such as Alresford and Bishop's Waltham has a population of 116,800.
Restaurants in Winchester
1. The Tank Driving Company
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5.0 based on 236 reviews
2. Bespoke Biking
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
Bespoke Biking Hire & Tours. Come and explore our Bike friendly city routes. We operate in small groups and show you the hidden gems of this beautiful city. Through picturesque streets, lined with history, we go where the buses can't take you. See more of the city and surroundings than on foot. We have a range of one off reasonably priced tours. We also offer bike hire - for adults, kids, and even a tandem!
3. South Downs Discovery
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
South Downs Discovery specialise in UK walking holidays. There are lots to discover on the South Down way walk, and it is suitable for walkers of all levels. The walk takes 6-9 days to complete and on your journey, you will enjoy beautiful views, wildlife, history, traditions villages and pubs. Find out more about South Downs Way the UK’s newest national park by visiting our website.
4. The Watercress Way
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By DrAlRi
Well marked trail with information boards that explain the history. I use a small section in and around Sutton Scotney regularly. Perfect in current climate. Highly recommend.
5. St Giles Hill
6. Marwell Activity Centre
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4.5 based on 140 reviews
Reviewed By colinb94
Stayed in the Marwell lodges recently. I can thoroughly recommend them. Well appointed ledges with dishwasher and washing machine, also a Bluetooth speaker. Didn’t have a feel of a caravan with a wooden wrap, a real home from home. We also had a hot tub that was checked daily. Activities on site were limited partly due to COVID and being at the back end of the school holidays so the kids only did the aerial adventure which they enjoyed. If more activities were available we would have liked to do them. Special shout out to the site owner who gave me a hand when we had a flat tyre. Enjoyed the local area, went to the new forest and Gunwharf quay, also went to the local zoo. Would definitely go to the lodges again.
7. Winchester Golf Academy
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Winchester Golf Academy is a purpose-built golf practice facility on the outskirts of Winchester. Our aim is to provide members and guests with a unique golfing experience. We pride ourselves on our high standards of service, expertise, and the quality of our facilities. We offer individual and group lessons with our PGA qualified golf professionals, as well as facillities for solo practice.
Reviewed By daveywhants - London, United Kingdom
What a great place to practice your swing, followed by a coffee and tempting cake. the staff at both the driving range a, Harry and Danny are really great as are the staff at he cafe. well done to all!
8. Itchen Way
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4.5 based on 93 reviews
Reviewed By Greylinglady - Winchester, United Kingdom
This runs from Southampton to Winchester. There are various place to join it. The walk along the river is very pretty. If walking into Winchester you will come across many other places to visit , passing St Catherine's Hill and historic buildings.
9. South Winchester Golf Club
10. Marwell Zoo
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4.0 based on 3,064 reviews
Marwell zoo is home to hundreds of exotic and endangered animals all within a beautiful, landscaped 140-acre park. Take a stroll around the outdoor attraction with friends and family and enjoy the fresh air while spotting their animal stars which include – Rothchild’s giraffes, white rhinos, Amur tigers, Humboldt penguins, red pandas, snow leopards and all three species of zebra (to name a few)! The zoo is owned and operated by global conservation charity, Marwell Wildlife. By visiting you’ll be making a contribution to their incredible projects to conserve species and habitats, both in Hampshire and around the world. By choosing to donate and Gift Aid your tickets when purchasing, you’ll be supporting the zoo even further! Marwell Zoo is open daily from 10am, 363 days a year. Closing times and admissions prices vary. Please check the Marwell website for full ticket prices and other details. Marwell are delighted to have been awarded the "We're Good to go" mark by Visit England.
Reviewed By Cinders1983 - Leigh-on Sea, United Kingdom
My husband, our three year old son and I had a lovely day at Marwell Zoo yesterday despite the heat! We particularly loved seeing the beautiful giraffes, red panda, hippo, leopard and the owls. The only animal that we were disappointed not to see was the tiger, but we certainly saw many other animals. The zoo was clean and we were impressed by the number of water stations - definitely needed in the heat. We also liked the road train although this got busy later on in the day so we weren't able to get on it. Lots of picnic spots as well as onsite food outlets. The lego dinosaurs (there until September) were also really good, but if we think that anyone going specifically to see them may be a little disappointed as they didn't appear to be clearly laid out. But nonetheless they were a welcome addition. Overall, a great day out!
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