What's On
Discover a wide range of events across Winchester during the Garden Festival!
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Saturday 21st June
Contemporary Sculpture Trail & Art Gallery Summer Show
Time: 11am – 5pm
Venue: Atherton Green Art Gallery & Garden, Farringdon Place, Upper Farringdon, nr Alton. GU34 3EH
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
Talk: Art and the Garden with Michael Joseph
Time: 2 - 3.30pm.
Venue: Atherton Green Art Gallery, Farringdon Place, Upper Farringdon, nr Alton. GU34 3EH
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
Book NowSculpture in the Garden
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Venue: Quaker Meeting House, 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester. SO23 9LH
Description: Come and admire the work of the Wessex Sculptors set in the delightful, walled gardens of the Quaker Meeting House.
Admission: Free entry
Mini-Community Garden Festival
Time: From 10am
Venue: The March Hare Pub, Prior’s Dean Road, Harestock, Winchester SO22 6JN
Description: Stalls, hot and cold food, games, workshops, flower making, music, etc
Admission: Free admission
Gardens, Landscapes & Horticulture in Art Exhibition.
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Milner Hall, St Peter’s Street, Winchester. SO23 8RY
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
Art in the Garden
Time: 11am – 5pm
Venue: 36 Fordington Avenue, Winchester.SO22 5AW
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
The Beardy Gardener Garden Gathering
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Garden for Mind, Longstock Park Nursery, Longstock. SO20 6EH
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.
Book NowPirates of Penzance with Opera Anywhere
Time: 7pm – 9.15pm
Venue: Hospital of St. Cross, Winchester. SO23 9SD
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
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Sunday 22nd June
A Growing Plot
Time: 11am – 3pm
Venue: Cattle Market Car Park, Worthy Lane, Winchester. SO23 7AB
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
Gardens, Landscapes & Horticulture in Art Exhibition.
Time: 10am – 5pm.
Venue: Milner Hall, St Peter’s Street, Winchester. SO23 8RY
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.
Contemporary Sculpture Trail & Art Gallery Summer Show
Time: 11am – 5pm.
Venue: Atherton Green Art Gallery & Garden, Upper Farringdon, nr Alton. GU34 3EH.
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
Sculpture in the Garden
Time: 2pm – 5pm.
Venue: Quaker Meeting House, 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester. SO23 9LH.
Description: Come and admire the work of the Wessex Sculptors set in the delightful, walled gardens of the Quaker Meeting House.
Admission: Free entry
Art in the Garden
Time: 11am – 5pm
Venue: 36 Fordington Avenue, Winchester.SO22 5AW
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
Festival of Flowers
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Hinton Ampner House (National Trust). SO24 0LA
Monday 23rd June
Winchester’s Biggest Garden
Time: 10.30 – 11.45am
Venue: Meet at Abbey Gardens, off The Broadway. SO23 9BE
St Giles Hill Park. Past, present and future Walking Tour
Admission: Tickets are free but please reserve a place on Eventbrite
Book Now‘Glory of the Garden’ outdoor theatre
Time: 7pm – 9pm
Venue: Winchester Royal Hotel Garden, St Peter Street, Winchester. SO23 8BS.
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
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Festival of Flowers
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Hinton Ampner House (National Trust). SO24 0LA
Gardens, Landscapes & Horticulture in Art Exhibition.
Time: 10am – 7pm.
Venue: Milner Hall, St Peter’s Street, Winchester. SO23 8RY
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
Contemporary Sculpture Trail & Art Gallery Summer Show
Time: 11am – 5pm
Venue: Atherton Green Art Gallery & Garden, Upper Farringdon, nr Alton. GU34 3EH
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
Sculpture in the Garden
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Venue: Quaker Meeting House, 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester. SO23 9LH
Description: Come and admire the work of the Wessex Sculptors set in the delightful, walled gardens of the Quaker Meeting House.
Admission: Free entry
A Growing Plot
Time: 11am – 3pm
Venue: Cattle Market Car Park, Worthy Lane, Winchester. SO23 7AB
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
Tuesday 24th June
Wildflower Meadows.
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Venue: The Winchester Royal Hotel, St.Peter Street, Winchester.
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
Book NowA Growing Plot
Time: 11am – 3pm
Venue: Cattle Market Car Park, Worthy Lane, Winchester. SO23 7AB
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
Gardens for Well-Being.
Time: 6.30pm
Venue: Quaker Meeting House, 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester. SO23 9LH
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
Book NowContemporary Sculpture Trail & Art Gallery Summer Show
Time: 11am – 5pm
Venue: Atherton Green Art Gallery & Garden, Upper Farringdon, nr Alton. GU34 3EH
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
Gardens, Landscapes & Horticulture in Art Exhibition.
Time: 10am – 5pm.
Venue: Milner Hall, St Peter’s Street, Winchester. SO23 8RY
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
Sculpture in the Garden
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Venue: Quaker Meeting House, 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester. SO23 9LH
Description: Come and admire the work of the Wessex Sculptors set in the delightful, walled gardens of the Quaker Meeting House.
Admission: Free entry.
Festival of Flowers
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Hinton Ampner House (National Trust). SO24 0LA
Wednesday 25th June
Midsummer Musical Soirée
Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Venue: The Deane House & Garden Sparsholt. SO21 2LR
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
Book NowGuided Nature Connection
Time: 12:15pm – 1.15pm
Venue: Quaker Meeting House, 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester. SO23 9LH
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
Book NowContemporary Sculpture Trail & Art Gallery Summer Show
Time: 11am – 5pm
Venue: Atherton Green Art Gallery & Garden, Upper Farringdon, nr Alton. GU34 3EH
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
Gardens, Landscapes & Horticulture in Art Exhibition.
Time: 10am – 5pm.
Venue: Milner Hall, St Peter’s Street, Winchester. SO23 8RY
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.
Winchester’s Biggest Garden, St Giles Hill Park. Past, present and future
Time: 10.30 – 11.45am
Venue: Meet at Abbey Gardens, off The Broadway. SO23 9BE
Kitchen Garden Tour
Time: 11am
Venue: Lainston House, Woodman Lane, Sparsholt. SO21 2LT
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
Sculpture in the Garden
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Venue: Quaker Meeting House, 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester. SO23 9LH
Description: Come and admire the work of the Wessex Sculptors set in the delightful, walled gardens of the Quaker Meeting House.
Admission: Free entry
Festival of Flowers
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Hinton Ampner House (National Trust). SO24 0LA
Thursday 26th June
Breathwork and Yoga Day Retreat
with Katherine Howlett
Founder of Blue Stone Retreats
Time: 9:30am – 4pm
Venue: Longstock Park Waitrose Estate
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
Book NowThe Romantic Thread in British Art
Time: 7pm
Venue: City Mill, Winchester. SO23 9BH
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.
Book NowContemporary Sculpture Trail & Art Gallery Summer Show
Time: 11am – 5pm
Venue: Atherton Green Art Gallery & Garden, Upper Farringdon, nr Alton. GU34 3EH
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
Sculpture in the Garden
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Venue: Quaker Meeting House, 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester. SO23 9LH
Description: Come and admire the work of the Wessex Sculptors set in the delightful, walled gardens of the Quaker Meeting House.
Admission: Free entry
A Growing Plot
Time: 11am – 3pm
Venue: Cattle Market Car Park, Worthy Lane, Winchester. SO23 7AB
Description: An exhibition of art works, sculptures and paintings based on See Page X for full details.
Admission: Free admission
Plants We Love (and Think You Will Too!)
With Emma Fell, Head of Horticulture, Hillier Nurseries & Charles Carr - Head of Hillier Nurseries
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Venue: St Barnabas Church, Fromond Road, Weeke. SO22 6DS
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
Book NowGardens, Landscapes & Horticulture in Art Exhibition
Time: 10am – 5pm.
Venue: Milner Hall, St Peter’s Street, Winchester. SO23 8RY
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
Festival of Flowers
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Hinton Ampner House (National Trust). SO24 0LA
Friday 27th June
An Evening Garden Opening with Andover Ladies Choir
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Venue: Longstock Water Garden, Stockbridge. SO20 6EH
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.
Book NowWinchester’s Many & Varied Gardens
Time: 10.30am – 12noon
Venue: Start: The Viewpoint, St Giles’ Hill Park, Winchester. SO23 8BL
Walk with Dr. Harry Mycock around St Giles Hill.
Admission: Tickets are free but please reserve a place on Eventbrite
Book NowSecrets of a Nursery: Behind the Scenes of Hillier Nurseries
With Emma Fell, Head of Horticulture, Hillier Nurseries & Charles Carr - Head of Hillier Nurseries
Time: 2:30pm – 3.30pm
Venue: St Barnabas Church, Fromond Road, Weeke. SO22 6DS
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
Book NowContemporary Sculpture Trail & Art Gallery Summer Show
Time: 11am – 5pm
Venue: Atherton Green Art Gallery & Garden, Upper Farringdon, nr Alton. GU34 3EH
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
Gardens, Landscapes & Horticulture in Art Exhibition.
Time: 10am – 5pm.
Venue: Milner Hall, St Peter’s Street, Winchester. SO23 8RY
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
Sculpture in the Garden
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Venue: Quaker Meeting House, 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester. SO23 9LH
Description: Come and admire the work of the Wessex Sculptors set in the delightful, walled gardens of the Quaker Meeting House.
Admission: Free entry.
Festival of Flowers
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Hinton Ampner House (National Trust). SO24 0LA
A Growing Plot
Time: 11am – 3pm
Venue: Cattle Market Car Park, Worthy Lane, Winchester. SO23 7AB
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
Saturday 28th June
Beach Garden & Gallery
Visit The Colour Factory Artists' Studios & Gallery and their delightful hidden garden!
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: The Colour Factory, The Lodge, Gordon Road, Winchester, SO23 7DD
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.
Admission: Free
Plant Fair, Tours of School Gardens and Fete
Time: 12noon – 3pm
Venue: Itchen Abbas Primary School, Itchen Abbas. SO21 1BE
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.
Sculpture in the Garden
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Venue: Quaker Meeting House, 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester. SO23 9LH
Description: Come and admire the work of the Wessex Sculptors set in the delightful, walled gardens of the Quaker Meeting House.
Admission: Free entry
Picnic Concert by the Lake
Time: 7-10pm
Venue: Church Paddock Fishery, Headbourne Worthy SO23 7JQ
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
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Contemporary Sculpture Trail & Art Gallery Summer Show
Time: 11am – 5pm
Venue: Atherton Green Art Gallery & Garden, Upper Farringdon, nr Alton. GU34 3EH
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
Fete and Plant Sale
Time: 1.30pm – 5pm. Entry £3.
Venue: Hospital of St Cross, Winchester. SO23 9SD
Description: A very popular annual fete with stalls, entertainment and a very good plant sale!
Art in the Front Garden
Time: 11am – 4pm
Venue: 69 Hyde Street, Winchester. SO23 7DW
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.
Sunday 29th June
Beach Garden & Gallery
Visit The Colour Factory Artists' Studios & Gallery and their delightful hidden garden!
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Venue: The Colour Factory, The Lodge, Gordon Road, Winchester, SO23 7DD
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.
Admission: Free
Garden & Green Fair
Time: 10am - 3pm
Venue: Broad Street, Alresford
Description: Join us to celebrate local growers, producers, and craftspeople. Discover repair opportunities and community initiatives. Free entry.
Sunday Supper Club in the Market Garden
Time: From 7.30pm
Venue: Badger Farm Road, Winchester. SO23 9RZ
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.
Sculpture in the Garden
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Venue: Quaker Meeting House, 16 Colebrook Street, Winchester. SO23 9LH
Description: Come and admire the work of the Wessex Sculptors set in the delightful, walled gardens of the Quaker Meeting House
Admission: Free entry
Art in the Front Garden
Time: 11am – 4pm
Venue: 69 Hyde Street, Winchester. SO23 7DW
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
A Growing Plot
Time: 11am – 3pm
Venue: Cattle Market Car Park, Worthy Lane, Winchester. SO23 7AB
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
Festival of Flowers
Time: 10am – 5pm
Venue: Hinton Ampner House (National Trust). SO24 0LA