Visit Winchester website launches a new look
The popular Visit Winchester website, which supplies a wealth of information about the district to residents and visitors alike, has relaunched with a new look.
The new user-friendly site, which showcases Winchester’s events, history, businesses, accommodation and attractions, makes it easy to explore the district, and to plan a day out or a longer break. A dedicated special offers section will also help visitors keep the costs of their trip down.
The launch of the site, which has been designed by DestinationCore, comes at a busy time for Winchester. The coming months are packed with autumnal activities including half-term and Halloween, and the approach to the hugely popular Christmas celebrations, which draw visitors from across the UK and further afield to the city. Eco-travellers can also get ideas to make their visit more sustainable.
In addition, 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth. The Hampshire-born world-famous author died in College Street in Winchester and is buried in Winchester Cathedral. Fans from all over the world will travel to the area to take part in the official Jane Austen 250 celebrations.
To celebrate the new site, Visit Winchester is running a competition to win a family day out in Winchester. Four lucky families could win a day out at The Watercress Line, Marwell Zoo, Winchester Science Centre or entry to Historic Winchester attractions. Find out more.
Winchester City Council’s Cabinet Member for Business and Culture Councillor Lucille Thompson said: “This new website launches at an exciting time for Winchester, offering a user-friendly showcase for our naturally beautiful and historic district - including the many businesses offering food, drink, entertainment, retail and accommodation to residents and visitors alike.
“Its new review sections, powered by TripAdvisor, social media integration and AI functionality will make it much easier to share experiences about the best of the district, supporting our local businesses and the valuable visitor economy which continues to grow as more and more people discover the many reasons to visit Winchester.”
Will Wright from DestinationCore added: “The Visit Winchester team have been a delight to work with – the combination of our industry-wide knowledge and the team’s local expertise has produced a result we are proud to add to our portfolio of websites. We’re confident that it will have a positive impact on tourism to the area.”