Head to Wi******er Science Centre for Fiesta this summer!☀️
Fiesta is an exciting mini children’s festival of curiosity. It’s free with general admission and this year it’s all about the Olympics and Paralympics. Come rain or shine, there's so much science fun to get involved in!🏅
What’s included with your general admission ticket, from now until 2nd September:
🌿Adventure outside for Bug Olympics interactive activities
🎵Perform your very own mini opening ceremony
🩺Enter the Science of Us activity zone
🫀Free live science show, What Happens: Our Body and Exercise
🚀Two floors of exciting hands-on exhibits
💥Huge ‘don’t try this at home’ demos in Science Live
And if you're looking for a money save tip, we've got you covered! Book your tickets to the Science Centre a week or more in advance to save 25% - wow!
Pack your brolly, pop on your sunglasses and grab your tickets for Fiesta: https://www.winchestersciencecentre.org/whats-on/fiesta
Today is #PaperbackBookDay 📚
Did you know that #winchesteruk and its surrounding district have inspired literary classics from #janeausten to #johnkeats?
There are also local Wi******er-based authors such as #ClaireFuller - Unsettled Ground, #LizKavanagh and #LeonieMountney - Doing Time which takes a look at 175 years of Wi******er Prison.
#RebeccaAbrams biography #LicoriciaofWi******er tells the story of a 13th-century Jewish businesswoman who battled antisemitism to become the wealthiest Jewish woman in England. Her statue stands next to The Arc, Wi******er on Jewry Street.
Gibbon’s Years, a memoir by #JockMacdonald who is a former master at Wi******er College and city councillor.
#Bookshopcrawl and visit P & G Wells Ltd The Wi******er Bookshop The Deanery Bookstall at Wi******er Cathedral Kingsgate Books & Prints Waterstones or the Visitor Information Centre for more information about these authors and to make a purchase 📖.
https://www.visitwinchester.co.uk/things-to-do/literary/
#indiewinch #independentsmonth #visitwinchester
If ever an excuse for an ice cream 🍦 was needed... Today is #nationalicecreamday 😍
#dyk Jude's Ice Cream is #madeinwinchester and is a B Corp company?
Find out more https://www.judes.com/about-us/our-story
Here's our top 5 things to do this weekend
1. Head to the Cheese & Chilli Festival 🧀🌶️
2. Book the Hidden Waterways Tour of Wi******er with Wi******er Tourist Guides
3. Spend the day with Thomas and friends at The Watercress Line
4. Head to Theatre Royal Wi******er for the AI Arts Festival
5. Visit the Wi******er College Heritage gardens as part of the National Gardens Open Scheme
#visitwinchester #familydaysout #thingstodo
Here's our top 5 things to do this bank holiday weekend
1. Join the invading Vikings preparing for the Battle of Edington at Wi******er City Museum.
2. Enjoy a picnic in the grounds of Bishop's Waltham Palace (for alternatives read: https://www.visitwinchester.co.uk/blog/10-of-our-favourite-picnic-spots/).
3. Start Sunday off with Park Yoga at 09.30am at The Garrison Ground, Bar End Road.
4. Watch The Karate Kid at Wi******er Science Centre
5. Book for Operation Build Brave: The Gurkha Lego Mission taking place on Tuesday at The Gurkha Museum.
#visitwinchester #familydaysout #thingstodo
It's another busy weekend ahead here are our 5 things to do:
1. Mysteries and Mayhem Wi******er Science Centre
2. Mayfest taking place on Saturday in the City Centre, Wi******er Cathedral grounds and The Great Hall with Westgate Museum (admission applies for The Great Hall)
3. Cycle/walk to the restored historic railway
4. Alresford Watercress Festival on Sunday
5. Enter our competition to win tickets to the Wi******er Cheese & Chilli Festival
Uncover the secrets of The Bombay Sapphire Distillery
Today is #WorldBookDay (also known as #WorldBookandCopyrightDay) a day dedicated to books, authors, and intellectual property protection. It is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading.
Read our latest blog to discover the best ways to celebrate books in Wi******er today!
https://www.visitwinchester.co.uk/blog/world-book-and-copyright-day/
This weekend is the Wi******er Books Festival and they have some fantastic events lined up for children (and adults!):
📚 Head to P&G Wells Bookshop on Friday (19 April) at 4pm to join local author illustrator Margaret Sturton who has an action packed hour of activities planned around her new book, a cautionary tale about a naughty girl called Alberta who did not listen to her mother’s warnings.
📚 On Saturday (20 April) there is a creative writing workshop with Chitra Soundar, whose books feature brothers Nikhil and Jay – and Max the Cat – who love to find out new things, join clubs and make stuff. They enjoy getting involved with lots of things at home and in the community and playing together. Inspired by Nikhil and Jay, participants will write about ideas for a perfect community day.
At the Theatre Royal from 3pm there is also a chance to hear from Lauren Child who will be talking about her new book 'Clarice Bean' as well as her writing and illustrations as she encourages us all that no one is too small to make a difference.
📚 Sunday at The Arc, Sam Sedgman will explain how mixing science, technology, engineering and maths topics with a gripping, fast-paced adventure helped shape his new book 'The Clockwork Conspiracy' and how it is an accessible, fun and friendly introduction to science for the next generation of inventors, whoever they may be.
For all events taking place over the festival visit https://winchesterbooksfestival.com/
Watercress has always grown wild in the chalk streams and ditches in and around Alresford and was probably picked and eaten, by the local people, for centuries.
Save the date for this year's Watercress Festival (19 May) where the streets will be closed to traffic to transform the Georgian town into a family-friendly FREE festival.
From street markets, food & drink stalls, cookery demonstrations with renown world class chefs, the Hampshire Farmers Market, a "Kids Zone" featuring falcon displays and circus skills, there really is something for everyone. For many the highlight of the day is Watercress Eating Championship which takes place at 15:00 on the main stage - a must see event!
#visitwinchester #watercress #alresford #festival
https://www.visitwinchester.co.uk/alresford-watercress-festival/
Need some inspiration for things to do this weekend?
Here is our top 5:
1. Easter #BunnyHop trail around the city centre. Pick up your free trail leaflet from the #visitorinformationcentre, The Arc, Wi******er and Wi******er City Museum Find 🔍 the 9 Easter-themed words hidden in business windows across the city. Return your trail sheet to one of the three locations above to collect a small sweet treat 🍬.
2. Book to see The Singing Mermaid at Theatre Royal Wi******er.
This classic story by Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks, adapted for the stage with enchanting puppets by Lyndie Wright and music & songs by Barb Jungr, is a perfect piece of theatre for 3 to 8 year-olds and their families.
3. Discover more about the various trees 🌲 by following our free Tree Trail leaflet. Download from the website or pick up one from the Visitor Information Centre for a small fee (open Saturday 10am - 5pm)
4. Book a Wi******er College Heritage Tour.
New for 2024 is the War Cloister Tour, commemorating one hundred years since the opening of the College’s peaceful war memorial, these tours bring to life the stories of the pupils and teachers from Wi******er College who died in both World Wars and subsequent conflicts, as well as the architecture, symbolism, and impact of War Cloister today. Tours take place on Tuesdays and Saturdays, 14:00 and 15:30. Must be pre-booked.
5. Explore the ruins of Bishop's Waltham Palace
Much remains of the 12th and 14th century buildings, which were begun by Bishop Henry of Blois, brother of King Stephen. Set within attractive grounds, they include the impressive three-storey tower and the fine windows of the great hall built by William of Wykeham, bishop from 1367 and founder of Wi******er College and New College, Oxford.
The Science of Jurassic Park 🦖🦕
An adventure 65 million years in the making and loved by generations of dinosaur fans, but what's the science behind the classic movie Jurassic Park? Join the adult and child experts at Wi******er Science Centre's Science Explained to find out before watching a screening of the movie itself!
Ticket includes:
🦖 Opportunity to meet our Young Steering Group experts and discover their collections
🦕 Time to explore artifacts from Dinosaur Isle Museum
🦖 A screening of Jurassic Park under the stars of the Planetarium
🦕 A talk about the science of the movie hosted by Dr Neil Gostling
🦖 Hands-on fossil exhibits and models
🦕 Time to purchase drinks and snacks from the cafe
***Please note that the exhibition floors will not be open during this event. Doors to the Science Centre will open at 5:15pm for the chance to meet the adult and child experts and explore their collections. The movie will begin at 6:20pm.***
https://www.winchestersciencecentre.org/whats-on/science-of-jurassic-park
Did you know Cheyney Court in the Cathedral close is one of the most photographed spots in Wi******er? One of the best time to visit is when the beautiful wisteria is out between April and June. #LoveWi******er
Have you walked or cycled along the Viaduct Way yet? Don't forget to pick up our Viaduct Way Trail leaflet from the #winchestervisitorinformationcentre to help you on your way.
#visitwinchester #LoveWi******er
Have you visited Wi******er City Museum? It tells the story of England’s ancient capital, the seat of Alfred the Great.
Have you been up St Catherine's Hill yet? Why not pop on your walking shoes or grab your bike and experience the stunning views. It's also pretty fun coming back down the hill! #LoveWi******er
#visitwinchester
