What's On

Description: An exhibition of contemporary art, including painting, sculpture and ceramics with an outdoor sculpture trail. Set in the house and gardens of a former Victorian rectory.

Admission: Free admission

Description: An inspiring talk by an award winning speaker on how to design and structure your garden, to include colour, edges and form. You do not need to be artistic – just have a love of gardens. The talk includes a tour of the sculptures in the gardens at Atherton Green Art Gallery.

Admission: Tickets from Eventbrite. £15 before 1st June. £16.50 thereafter

Description: Come and admire the work of the Wessex Sculptors set in the delightful, walled gardens of the Quaker Meeting House.

Admission: Free entry

Description: Stalls, hot and cold food, games, workshops, flower making, music, etc

Admission: Free admission

Description: Admire the work of 18 local talented painters, glass makers, textile artists and others selling their work in this little-known renovated church. Access via Jewry Street or St Peter Street

Admission: Free admission

Description: Two days of all kinds of events at this venue with over 20 artists, poets, dancers and performers taking part. On the Saturday acclaimed local artist and lecturer, Stephen Cooper, will be displaying work in the larger Studio whilst other members of Art in the Garden will be showing work on huge tables. Stephen will also be making a sculpture from the Front Garden.

Admission: Free entry

Description: Well-known names from the gardening world come together for a full day of activities with special guests BBC Garden Rescue’s Chris Hull, Gardener & Content Creator Amy Chapman, plus Broadcaster & Author Ellen Mary. Attendees may bring folding chairs or blankets.

Admission: Tickets from Eventbrite. Adults £8, children £3, under 3s free.

Description: A special light-hearted performance of this week-loved opera set in front of a lake in the glorious garden of the Hospital of St. Cross a heritage site in Winchester. Bring a party, your gazebo, tables, chairs and a picnic. Prize for most florally decorated gazebo.

Admission: Tickets from Eventbrite: £25 adults, £15 under 18s or £160 for a party of 8

Description: An exhibition of art works, sculptures and paintings based on soil, plants, trees, and the microbiome by the artist Andrew Carnie in his studio, The Light Factory.

Admission: Free admission

Description: Admire the work of 18 local talented painters, glass makers, textile artists and others selling their work in this little-known renovated church. Access via Jewry Street or St Peter Street

Admission: Free entry.

Description: An exhibition of contemporary art, including painting, sculpture and ceramics with an outdoor sculpture trail. Set in the house and gardens of a former Victorian rectory.

Admission: Free entry

Description: Come and admire the work of the Wessex Sculptors set in the delightful, walled gardens of the Quaker Meeting House.

Admission: Free entry

Description: Two days of all kinds of events at this venue with over 20 artists, poets, dancers and performers taking part. On the Saturday acclaimed local artist and lecturer, Stephen Cooper, will be displaying work in the larger Studio whilst other members of Art in the Garden will be showing work on huge tables. Stephen will also be making a sculpture from the Front Garden.

Admission: Free entry

St Giles Hill Park. Past, present and future Walking Tour

Admission: Tickets are free but please reserve a place on Eventbrite

With Play GC Theatre Company

Description: A glorious anthology of poetry, prose and songs, delivered by five versatile professional performers, on the theme of gardens and the gardeners who tend them. From Gertrude Jekyll to Pam Ayres, from An English Country Garden to The Secret Garden, from the lyrical to limericks, this is a flowerbed full of delights

Admission: Tickets from Eventbrite: Adults £15, children £10

Description: Admire the work of 18 local talented painters, glass makers, textile artists and others selling their work in this little-known renovated church. Access via Jewry Street or St Peter Street

Admission: Free

Description: An exhibition of contemporary art, including painting, sculpture and ceramics with an outdoor sculpture trail. Set in the house and gardens of a former Victorian rectory.

Admission: Free entry

Description: Come and admire the work of the Wessex Sculptors set in the delightful, walled gardens of the Quaker Meeting House.

Admission: Free entry

Description: An exhibition of art works, sculptures and paintings based on soil, plants, trees, and the microbiome by the artist Andrew Carnie in his studio, The Light Factory.

Admission: Free admission

Talk with Michael & Jane Joseph in association with Atherton Green Art Gallery

Description: Learn the importance of meadows to your organic vegetables, to your health, to wildlife and to the planet. Michael (conservationist) and Jane (conservationist and ecologist) will show you how to create one. Michael and Jane sowed their small paddock with native seed 36 years ago. Here they share their experience to help us create a wildflower meadow

Admission: Tickets from Eventbrite. £16 before 1st June. £17 thereafter

Description: An exhibition of art works, sculptures and paintings based on soil, plants, trees, and the microbiome by the artist Andrew Carnie in his studio, The Light Factory.

Admission: Free admission

Talk with Libby Hilling, Garden for Mind

Description: In this fascinating talk, Libby shares how her personal journey – from childhood loss to recovery through gardening – inspired the creation of Garden for Mind, a sanctuary supporting charities, education, community, well-being, and local wildlife.

Admission: Tickets £5 but please reserve your place from Eventbrite

Description: An exhibition of contemporary art, including painting, sculpture and ceramics with an outdoor sculpture trail. Set in the house and gardens of a former Victorian rectory.

Admission: Free entry

Description: Admire the work of 18 local talented painters, glass makers, textile artists and others selling their work in this little-known renovated church. Access via Jewry Street or St Peter Street

Admission: Free

Description: Come and admire the work of the Wessex Sculptors set in the delightful, walled gardens of the Quaker Meeting House.

Admission: Free entry.

By kind permission of Mrs and Mrs R. Morse

Description: Come and enjoy a relaxed evening of jazz and classical music, while wandering around the beautiful, vast, landscaped garden of The Deane House. Play croquet, garden chess, or even tennis, while admiring the vineyards and views. Bring a picnic if desired, and savour botanical cocktails while enjoying a high summer evening in this exceptional setting.

Admission: Tickets £20 from Eventbrite

Immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature with our one-hour guided Nature Connection experience. Join us for a gentle exploration of your senses as we mindfully slow down and tune into the often un-noticed beauty surrounding us. Through simple, engaging invitations, you'll discover a deeper connection with the plants, textures and the land of the festival gardens, leaving you feeling refreshed, grounded, and with a newfound appreciation for the natural world right here in historic Winchester. Example activities include guided sensory awakening, mindful walking, barefoot meditation and breathwork, creative art with natural materials, noticing metaphors and journalling.

Admission: Tickets £10 from Eventbrite

Description: An exhibition of contemporary art, including painting, sculpture and ceramics with an outdoor sculpture trail. Set in the house and gardens of a former Victorian rectory.

Admission: Free entry

Description: Admire the work of 18 local talented painters, glass makers, textile artists and others selling their work in this little-known renovated church. Access via Jewry Street or St Peter Street

Admission: Free entry.

Walking Tour

Admission: Tickets are free but please reserve a place on Eventbrite

Description: A tour with the kitchen gardener, Stef, who’ll share the incredible details of keeping fresh fruit, veg and herbs flowing from the garden to our plates all year round. The tour lasts 40 minutes and you’ll get a sit-down tea or coffee as well.

Admission: Tickets: £5 from Lainston House 01962 776 088

Description: Come and admire the work of the Wessex Sculptors set in the delightful, walled gardens of the Quaker Meeting House.

Admission: Free entry

Step into the beauty of Longstock Park and the Garden for Mind for a nurturing day retreat that blends breathwork, yoga and nature connection. We'll gather on the Clover Lawn, surrounded by mature trees and birdsong, to move, breathe, and restore � body, mind, and spirit. Food and drink are included in the price. The Longstock Park Farm Shop & Cafe will also be open. Tickets from Eventbrite £85 for full day. Limited to 12 people. For full details go to www.bluestoneretreats.org

Talk with Tim Craven of The Arborealists

Description: Tim will consider how and why British artists are innately drawn to a romantic sensibility, what that might be, and that this trait has consistently re-emerged throughout art history in different guises after repeatedly going out of fashion. Tim is the President and founder of the acclaimed artists collective The Arborealists.

Admission: Tickets from Eventbrite. £10 to include a glass of wine.

Description: An exhibition of contemporary art, including painting, sculpture and ceramics with an outdoor sculpture trail. Set in the house and gardens of a former Victorian rectory.

Admission: Free admission

Description: Come and admire the work of the Wessex Sculptors set in the delightful, walled gardens of the Quaker Meeting House.

Admission: Free entry

Description: An exhibition of art works, sculptures and paintings based on See Page X for full details.

Admission: Free admission

Join us for a lively and informative session exploring standout plants that have shaped our gardens over the years. We'll highlight beloved varieties we've introduced that have become garden staples, exciting new introductions from recent seasons, and the must-have launches of 2025. You'll also discover our top picks for low-maintenance beauty, along with expert recommendations tailored specifically for Winchester gardens. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just getting started, this talk is packed with inspiration for every green space. Q&A at the end

Admission: £3.50

Description: Admire the work of 18 talented local painters, glass makers, textile artists and others selling their work in this little known, renovated church. Access via Jewry Street or St.Peter’s Street

Admission: Free entry

Description: Mark 27th June on your calendar this year! As the day fades, our historic, private water garden will welcome garden explorers into its stunning landscapes. In addition, you will be able to enjoy the harmonies of Andover Ladies Choir who will be joining us for the evening.

Admission: Tickets from Eventbrite. £10 adults, £5 children (5-16), free for under 5s.

Walk with Dr. Harry Mycock around St Giles Hill.

Admission: Tickets are free but please reserve a place on Eventbrite

Ever wondered what it really takes to grow top-quality plants? Step behind the scenes of Hillier Nurseries in this exclusive talk and discover the fascinating world of modern plant production. From innovative plant breeding to sustainable bio-control methods, precision watering systems, peat free growing and expert growing techniques, we'll reveal how we nurture every plant with care, science, and a touch of horticultural magic. A must for curious gardeners and plant lovers alike!

Admission: Tickets £3.50 from Eventbrite

Description: An exhibition of contemporary art, including painting, sculpture and ceramics with an outdoor sculpture trail. Set in the house and gardens of a former Victorian rectory.

Admission: Free entry

Description: Admire the work of 18 local talented painters, glass makers, textile artists and others selling their work in this little-known renovated church. Access via Jewry Street or St Peter Street

Admission: Free entry

Description: Come and admire the work of the Wessex Sculptors set in the delightful, walled gardens of the Quaker Meeting House.

Admission: Free entry.

Description: An exhibition of art works, sculptures and paintings based on soil, plants, trees, and the microbiome by the artist Andrew Carnie in his studio, The Light Factory.

Admission: Free admission

Home to five resident professional painters and jewellers, discover this little hidden gem set next to River Park. The gallery will be open displaying paintings and jewellery, along with their secret, beautiful, beach garden, which also houses their garden classroom. Drop-in workshops.

The Colour Factory

Admission: Free

Description: Come and admire the wonderful horticultural efforts of the children at their primary school. There will also be plants for sale and lots of stalls, games and refreshments.

Description: Come and admire the work of the Wessex Sculptors set in the delightful, walled gardens of the Quaker Meeting House.

Admission: Free entry

Description: The beautiful setting of Church Paddock Fishery must be Winchester’s best kept secret! With a lovely lake, a backdrop of majestic mature trees, grassy surrounds on which to sit, it is the perfect spot to bring your chairs, tables and a picnic whilst enjoying an evening of informal music.

Admission: Tickets from Eventbrite: £15 adults, £10 children, £100 (group of 8 adults). No children under the age of 10

Description: An exhibition of contemporary art, including painting, sculpture and ceramics with an outdoor sculpture trail. Set in the house and gardens of a former Victorian rectory.

Admission: Free entry

Description: A very popular annual fete with stalls, entertainment and a very good plant sale!

Description: Drop-in art workshops throughout the day in the lovely Front Garden of local artist, Michele Gudino’s house. There will be vases of flowers on the tables and flowers growing in the garden. This is an opportunity for passers-by to come and draw or paint flowers in the garden with our friendly art students. All levels are welcome and it's open to any adults wishing to chat, meet new people and make some art that they can take away with them. Look out for the colourful bunting!

Admission: No ticket needed.

Home to five resident professional painters and jewellers, discover this little hidden gem set next to River Park. The gallery will be open displaying paintings and jewellery, along with their secret, beautiful, beach garden, which also houses their garden classroom. Drop-in workshops.

The Colour Factory

Admission: Free

Description: Join us to celebrate local growers, producers, and craftspeople. Discover repair opportunities and community initiatives. Free entry.

Description: Come and have supper sitting in the middle of a market garden which has produced the vegetables on your plate! Hampshire Pantry is a new, much acclaimed Farm Shop in Winchester and the market garden is their latest project. With magnificent views and delicious food and drinks, this is an exciting new, fabulous community event.

Admission: Tickets from Hampshire Pantry.

Description: Come and admire the work of the Wessex Sculptors set in the delightful, walled gardens of the Quaker Meeting House

Admission: Free entry

Description: Two days of all kinds of events at this venue with over 20 artists, poets, dancers and performers taking part. On the Saturday acclaimed local artist and lecturer, Stephen Cooper, will be displaying work in the larger Studio whilst other members of Art in the Garden will be showing work on huge tables. Stephen will also be making a sculpture from the Front Garden.

Admission: No ticket needed

Description: An exhibition of art works, sculptures and paintings based on soil, plants, trees, and the microbiome by the artist Andrew Carnie in his studio, The Light Factory.

Admission: Free admission