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The annual Wickham Beer Festival drew 700 revellers, raising £8,000 with £3,000 earmarked for the Mayor of Winchester’s charities. Organisers say the event’s blend of local brews, live music, and community spirit is now unmatched in Hampshire.
The Broadway on Colebrook Street is giving children free pizzas with adult meals until May 31, backed by new chef Gino Nicosia’s 20 years of authentic dough experience. The experiment is part of a push to turn the venue into a daytime destination, with bottomless brunches and kids’ days in the works.
Hundreds gathered in Wickham for the 754-year-old Horse Fair, where horses raced through village streets and traders sold ponies. Locals and travelers celebrated under clear skies, as pubs and welfare groups adapted to the historic tradition.
Winchester is plotting a bold bid to become England’s wine tourism capital, leveraging its 500-hectare vineyard footprint and Champagne-like terroir. The district’s new tourism strategy targets young professionals and high-spending visitors with a focus on heritage, food, wine and countryside experiences.