Shopping
Winchester is famed for its unique shopping atmosphere and at Christmas time, with the lights twinkling overhead, it comes into its own.
A refreshing blend of independent shops, big-name retailers, department stores and regular street markets, there’s a real possibility to crack the Christmas shopping list in one entirely pleasant experience. Don't forget to round off your trip with a visit to this year’s Cathedral Christmas Market for that extra special experience. Download the Christmas in Winchester shopping guide or take a look below.
Park & Ride
For an easy ride to the city centre just hop on the Park & Ride. Winchester Business Improvement District has funded extra Park and Ride Sunday services on 27 November, 4, 11 and 18 December. 9am until 7pm (St Catherine’s and Barfield car parks to The Broadway only). There will be NO Sunday service from the SOUTH Winchester P&R car park. There will also be extra services running on the four Saturdays in the lead up to Christmas. See the Park & Ride website for more details.
Parking in the city
FREE* parking after 4pm in Winchester every Thursday from 17 November until the 5 January 2012.
FREE* parking every day after 4pm the week leading up to Christmas from Saturday 17 to Friday 23 December.
*Free parking is not applicable to barrier controlled car parks, Middlebrook Street and The Brooks shopping centre. Thursday 29 December not included.
A local souvenir
Make a beeline for the tourist information centre to browse some of the exclusive Christmas gifts made by local artists and craftspeople - jewellery, Christmas decorations and stoneware pottery are just some of the beautiful items on offer. You can also buy other souvenirs to remind you of your visit to Winchester including Winchester hoodies to keep you warm and cosy this Christmas and Winchester bags.
Late night shopping
The Brooks Shopping Centre is open until 8pm every Thursday in December and the week leading up to Christmas.
Christmas shopping in a charming market town
The picturesque market towns of Bishop's Waltham, Wickham and Alresford boast a tempting array of specialist independent shops alongside plenty of cosy tea rooms and country pubs with roaring log fires - an ideal stop off in between shops.
Find out more about shopping in Winchester and the surrounding area by visiting the shopping pages on our official tourism site or ownload our Speciality Shopping in Winchester leaflet