Winchester
Heritage Open Days 2026
Theme: Everyday Histories
Friday 11th - Sunday 20th September 2026
Discover hidden places, remarkable stories, historic buildings, walks, talks, tours and family events across Winchester. All part of England’s largest festival of history and culture.
Heritage Open Days (HODs) provides the general public with amazing opportunities to discover new places and explore Hampshire’s incredible history, architecture, gardens and heritage.
It also gives a real boost to the local economy and enables businesses, charities, educational establishments and heritage organisations to showcase their venues, services and products!
Please note all the events are organised and run by local individuals, groups and organisations. Events are not assessed in detail by the national coordinators, nor in most cases by Hampshire History Trust either. For more information on safeguarding refer to our terms and conditions.
To find out more about the success of Winchester HODs 2025, click here.
All events are
FREE!
Digital Brochure
Your curated guide to events, venues and essential information. Available online or to download and print.
Event Directory
Explore the full national Heritage Open Days event directory for Winchester events, or search further afield for events elsewhere.
Book Your Events
Some events are just-turn-up experiences, while others require advance booking due to limited capacity.
Be sure to check the event directory for specific booking information, or check the Winchester HODs Box Office to book certain events.
More events being added daily
More events being added daily
What’s On
Explore Winchester events that interest you
Explore More Heritage Across Hampshire
Discover other events happening in the surrounding areas
Alresford
Alton
Basingstoke
Gosport
Hambledon
Havant
Isle of Wight
New Forest
Portsmouth
Romsey
Rushmoor
Southampton
West Meon
Plan Your Visit
Getting Here
Parking
Food & Drink
Accessibility
Visit the Winchester Heritage Open Days Festival Hub for information, programmes, local recommendations, and help planning your festival experience. Meet the team, discover events taking place across the city, and find out more about the festival.
Located in The Brooks Shopping Centre, the hub is the perfect place to plan your visit, discover what is happening across the city, and pick up everything you need to make the most of the festival.
Visitors will be able to collect festival programmes, daily event sheets, trail guides, maps, and directions, along with information about talks, tours, family activities, exhibitions, and special events taking place throughout the festival. The team will also be on hand to offer recommendations, answer questions, and help you make the most of your time exploring Winchester’s heritage.
The Festival HQ will be open between 10am and 4pm on:
Saturday 12 September
Sunday 13 September
Saturday 19 September
Sunday 20 September
Drop in throughout the day to discover more, plan your route, and start exploring Winchester’s historic buildings, stories, and hidden places.
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