visit winchester

Summer is just behind the corner and we hope the sun will become our everyday companion from now on. May is about to get hot or that’s what we heard the weather forecast promising to us. So here at South Winchester Lodges, we want to make sure you get the most out of your May stay in Winchester and that’s why we have put together a guide to local festivals and markets you really don’t want to miss.

April is that perfect month of the year when the spring is in its full bloom and the summer is reminding us of its arrival! So, we would like to invite you to plan your well-deserved break and take some time to unwind. Whether you want to bring the whole family, plan some fun activities with the kids, go for a walk with your fur friend, or just relax in the hot tub with a drink in hand, WE HAVE IT ALL!

There’s no doubt about it, Hampshire is home to some of the most beautiful scenery. We might be biased, but it’s true! Some of the greatest views are right on our doorstep and one of the best ways to see them is by foot. We take a look at some of our favourite hiking and strolling routes that our fantastic location has to offer.

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.

Fancy yourself a fine diner? We love organizing special evenings out with friends and family, especially when the mutual love for good food is shared. But where, in Winchester, could one go for an evening of exceptional fine dining service, food, and beverages?

We hope to make your life just that little bit easier when it comes to rounding up the family unit for an unforgettable post-lockdown staycation, with these short and sweet tips on the most essential part of getting ready for your trip: PACKING!

It’s safe to say a lot of us will be happy to see the end of 2020; welcoming in 2021 with open arms and feelings of hope and anticipation for what lies ahead. Here, at South Winchester Lodges, we want to help you start the new year in the best possible way, and give you the fresh start you’re looking for.

The last day of summer has officially passed, autumn is upon us and that means goodbye to ice creams, wasps and flip flop tan marks – hello indulgent hot chocolate, warming wine sipped in private hots tubs and the perfect time to cosy up with the one you love on a midweek escape to somewhere idyllic: beautiful Winchester and all this wonderful city has to offer…