Hop on a bus
Go Mayfest
Take a peek
Try Tri Winchester
Big Sleep Out
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What ’ s on
More ways to get out and about this Spring
Hop on a bus
Enjoy a free ride across the city from The Broadway in a vintage bus on Bank Holiday Monday , 5 May , with Friends of King Alfred Buses .
The charity lost several of its buses in 2023 due to a devastating fire in its storage facility , so do give a few pounds if you can , to help pay for the restoration of some beauties that otherwise will be lost forever .
www . kingalfredbuses . org . uk
Go Mayfest
Mayfest celebrates Spring in music , dance and song across the city . See Morris dancers from far and wide , folk musicians , sword dancers and more during an animated day of good cheer on 17 May .
www . visitwinchester . co . uk / mayfest
Take a peek
Enjoy a walk round some of the best private gardens in and around Winchester as part of the National Gardens Scheme , which raises money for good causes . Many garden owners also offer tea and cake . The scheme is always looking for new gardens if you feel like opening yours to the public .
www . ngs . org . uk
Try Tri Winchester
Sign up for the Winchester Triathlon , organised by Rees Leisure , on 5 May , starting at Kings ’ School and including a swim , cycle and run . There are two distance options and a junior event to choose from , making this a great introduction to triathlon .
www . trytri . co . uk
Big Sleep Out
Join Trinity Winchester ’ s Big Sleep Out on 16 May , which raises vital funds for its work with people experiencing homelessness and domestic abuse across the city .
Enjoy local entertainment , street food and activities before bedding down for the night in the cathedral grounds . Participants are expected to raise £ 100 in sponsorship and build their own cardboard shelters .
01962 842827 www . trinitywinchester . org . uk
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