Cycling
Cheesefoot Head
Enjoy the splendid views around Cheesefoot Head (http://www.hants.gov.uk/c...) on the off road cycle track, unsuitable for beginners.
Winchester Cycle Fair
Held in june every year - times vary - that celebrates all things cycling, including a short gentle bike ride around historic points of interest.
BikeAbout
Hire a bicycle in Winchester at BikeAbout at the Gladstone Car Park near the Railway Station. Members of the scheme can borrow a bike as many times as they like. Terms and conditions at winchester miracles (http://www.winchestermira...) or by telephoning 01962 847474.
Fairs & festivals
Winchester Hat Fair
(http://www.hatfair.co.uk) is britain's longest running festival of street theatre. in a typical year, over 30,000 people flock to the city streets to watch this festival of street theatre which combines a mix of circus, clowning, outlandish performances, craft stalls, workshops and world music. first weekend in july, th-su main day saturday. free; but expect to see lots of hats being passed around for donations hence the name.
Art and Mind
(http://www.artandmind.org) festivals and symposia began in 2004, bringing some of the world's most eminent thinkers and artists to winchester for events examining the way we experience music, myth, dance, film and visual art.
Homelands Festival
The annual Homelands Festival (http://www.homelandsfesti...) takes place at Matterley Bowl just outside Winchester. Shuttle buses run from the railway station.
Winchester Chamber Music Festival
(http://www.winchestercham...) is a festival of chamber music and song taking place at the discovery centre, winchester from 23 - 25 april 2010. it is presented and performed by the london bridge ensemble, one of britainâs most exciting and brilliant chamber groups and is co-directed by the ensemble's highly-acclaimed cellist, kate gould, who received her early music training in winchester. this year there are five concerts,a photographic exhibition, a masterclass, an informal sharing of work by local schools, and two local restaurants hosting the festival club with discounts for ticket holders. there's also a special accommodation package at one of the local hotels. ticket prices vary but include a festival pass and am allocation of free tickets for young people aged 8-22.
Walks
Three Castles Path
Walk the Three Castles Path (http://www.ramblers.org.u...), a 60 mile walk from Windsor to Winchester. This walk is inspired by the journeys of King John between the two cities via the castle he built at Odiham at the time of Magna Carta, and passes through a variety of attractive scenery including parkland and forest, heath and downland, quiet streams and picturesque villages. For more information see the web site, or get a hold of a copy of the book 'The Three Castles Path' by David Bounds and Dave Ramm ISBN:1874258082.
South Downs Way
The South Downs Way (http://www.nationaltrails...) is a 100-mile bridleway running from Winchester to Eastbourne. It offers spectacular views of the South's countryside.