What to expect

Christmas Market
Soak up the festive atmosphere

Guided Walking Tour
Discover historic Winchester

Free Time
Explore the city's charm

Three-course Meal
Enjoy a festive dining experience
About this trip...
What you'll be doing

Day One: Arrive in Winchester

Day Two: Guided Tour & Christmas Market
After breakfast, we meet our guide for a walking tour of historic Winchester. We follow the River Itchen, pass Wolvesey Castle, Winchester College, and No. 8 College Street—where Jane Austen spent her final weeks—before arriving at the Cathedral Close. Here we visit Winchester Cathedral, Europe’s longest medieval cathedral, and the charming Christmas Market set in its Inner Close. With around 130 German-inspired wooden chalets and a focus on eco-friendly practices like LED lighting and solar power, it offers a festive, picture-perfect setting.
We may then continue with our guide to the Peninsula Barracks and Westgate, explore at leisure, or return to the hotel to relax before dinner.

Day Three: Depart Winchester
After a final breakfast as a group, we depart Winchester at our leisure.
Accommodation
Four-Star Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday
The Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday is a comfortable property with an amazing location overlooking the cathedral and cathedral grounds in the heart of historic Winchester. It’s prime location means that you are just steps from everything this wonderful city has to offer including traditional pubs and dining overlooking the catherdral and everything the High Street has to offer.
Facilities include
The Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday offers Brasserie-style meals in the Wessex Restaurant, which offers unbeatable views of Winchester Cathedral and those looking to relax can take a drink from the selection offered in the King’s Lounge bar. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Please note that although there is a lift to most rooms, there are some steps around the property which you will need to be able to manage independently.
Room includes
The Winchester Wessex Hotel by Sunday features comfortable and recently renovated rooms featuring double bed and traditional décor to match the historic setting of the city. Each room offers a flat screen TV, complimentary WiFi, tea & coffee making facilities, hairdryer, iron and board. Bathroom with shower over bathtub.
Dates & Prices
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