Heritage Trail & Scavenger Hunt
Explore Winchester, spot the clues, discover the stories.
Take part in our Heritage Trail & Quest and Children’s Scavenger Hunt and discover some of the city’s fascinating stories, buildings and hidden details.
Voices From Winchester’s Past:
A Heritage Trail & Quest
Discover what life was like in Winchester for ordinary people through the ages and collect clues along the way to bring the remarkable story of Winchester’s community hospital to life.
How to take part:
Download and print the activity sheet, or visit the WHODs Information Point to pick up a physical copy.
Grab your comfy shoes and head into Winchester to follow the trail and start hunting for clues!
Take your time, explore and discover something new about Winchester.
Bring your completed activity sheet back to the WHODs Information Point for a chance to win a fantastic prize!
The Heritage Trail has been generously sponsored by The Wykeham Arms.
Complete the trail and submit your answers at the WHODs Information Point to be in for a chance to win a £100 voucher for lunch or dinner at The Wykeham Arms!
Best for older children and adults.
Beast Hunters Wanted! A Children’s Scavenger Hunt
Keep your eyes peeled as you explore Winchester and see how many of the 9 mythical beasts you can find! Can you spot them all?
How to take part:
Download and print the activity sheet, or visit the WHODs Information Point to pick up a physical copy.
Grab your spy glasses and head into Winchester to hunt for the mythical beasts..
Have a go at designing your own mythical beast, and drop it off at the WHODs Information Point (or email it to info@winchesterheritageopendays.org) to be in for a chance to win some fab prizes!
Prizes for the Scavenger Hunt have been kindly donated by Winchester’s Piecaramba! and Waterstones.
Winners will be selected by a panel of judges and winners will receive:
1st Prize - A Piecaramba! Family Meal Voucher
Runners up - A copy of Winchester Monopoly!
Perfect for families and younger visitors