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There’s a reason Winchester has been nicknamed ‘England’s Christmas Capital’! Perhaps it’s the hint of mulled wine and wood fire on the air as you walk through the magically lit streets, or the ever present reminders of Christmases gone by, there’s certainly something magical afoot when you visit the city in December.

What’s that we hear? The sound of jingle bells seems to be right around the corner already, especially after the Halloween madness and oh-so-satisfying smell of those fireworks and bonfires. In advance of the Christmas period and to ensure you get the most out of your stay in Winchester this November, we’ve prepared a list of Winchesters upcoming local festivals and activities which we can't let you miss out on!

Are you feeling the Christmas rush?

This is the perfect time to get away from it all, take a breather and also do your Christmas shopping while you’re at it!

We have some great suggestions for you below, as well as some ideas for if you’re visiting with children…