Welcome to We Are Winchester

Discover more of
the city we love.

Your independent guide to Winchester — local stories, places to explore, great businesses and things to do.

DISCOVER · EXPLORE · ENJOY

What's happening in Winchester?

Explore the city, discover independent businesses and revisit stories from the We Are Winchester archive.

Festive lights along a tree-lined path in Winchester
What's On

What’s on in Winchester

A place for forthcoming events, exhibitions and things to do. Our new listings are being prepared.

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The Buttercross and Winchester High Street
Around Winchester

Discover our city centre

Local favourites, independent shops and interesting corners of Winchester.

Explore Winchester
Winchester Cathedral beneath a pink sunset
Community stories

Winchester through your eyes

Local photographs, memories, recommendations and community conversations.

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SUPPORT LOCAL

Find a local business.

From cafés and independent shops to builders, accountants and home services — discover businesses in and around Winchester.

Browse the categories and sample listings while we prepare the new business directory.

Support local — Winchester Business Directory, featuring King Alfred’s statue
FROM OUR ARCHIVE

Local people. Local stories.

Four features from the original We Are Winchester website, with their original publication dates.

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CELEBRATING OUR NEW WEBSITE

10 free sponsored features for local businesses.

Our launch offer is limited to 10 approved Winchester businesses, with one free sponsored feature per business. Follow the We Are Winchester Facebook page to qualify. We’ll confirm your place and publication details after reviewing your request.

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MORE TO EXPLORE

A community with plenty to discover.

A few features we've discussed — designed to develop as the website and local audience grow.

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Local stories & recommendations

What residents are talking about, independent business stories and local knowledge.

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What's On Winchester

Recurring guides and curated local events, with clearly marked sponsorship opportunities.

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Guess the Street

A planned photo guessing game — targeted for a later launch, not live yet.

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Local offers

Potential future discounts and promotions from participating businesses.

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