Winchester

Winchester

Winchester is a cathedral city in Hampshire and England's ancient capital. Visitors are drawn to the magnificent cathedral, Europe's longest medieval cathedral and the final resting place of Jane Austen. Other highlights include the Great Hall's Round Table, peaceful water meadows, and independent shops, all surrounded by the rolling hills of the South Downs.

Coach tours
5
From
£189
Next departure
23 Nov 2026
Duration
2–5 days
Operators
Just Go Holidays, Shearings

Join us on a coach getaway to Winchester, England's ancient capital and a stunning cathedral city nestled in the heart of Hampshire. At its center lies the magnificent cathedral—the longest medieval cathedral in Europe and the final resting place of Jane Austen—in a city where the history of Alfred the Great and the legends of King Arthur come to life.

Spend your time exploring the cathedral and the Great Hall's famous Round Table, wandering through peaceful water meadows, and strolling along historic streets filled with charming markets and independent shops. With the rolling hills of the South Downs and the Hampshire countryside all around you, it's the perfect escape. Take a look at our Winchester coach holidays and let us handle all the details for you.

5 tours visiting Winchester

  1. Spinnaker Tower

    Warner Hayling Island Festive Break

    Operated by Just Go Holidays

    Visiting › Portsmouth, Chichester, Winchester

    • Day 4 · Winchester Optional trip to Winchester Christmas Market Take an optional afternoon trip to Winchester's Christmas market. Inspired by traditional German markets, the wooden chalets sit within the Cathedral's historic Inner Close around an open-air ice rink, offering festive…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 23 Nov 2026
    • 2 dates

    from £399

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  2. Winchester

    Watercress Line Steam Illuminations & Winchester

    Operated by Just Go Holidays

    Visiting › Hampshire, Winchester

    • Day 2 · Winchester Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market & Return After breakfast and hotel check-out, the tour heads to Winchester. You will have free time to explore the city at your own pace, with the famous Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market taking centre stage in the…
    • 2 days
    • Leaves 6 Dec 2026
    • 1 date

    from £189

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  3. Kew Gardens

    Kew Gardens, RHS Garden Wisley and the Watercress Line

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › London, Winchester, Hampshire, Surrey

    • Day 3 · Winchester Winchester and the Watercress Line Head into historic Winchester, once the realm's capital and seat of King Alfred the Great. Take time to view its grand cathedral and discover the sights of the city. Afterwards, step aboard a vintage steam train on the…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 17 May 2027
    • 6 dates

    from £619

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  4. Berkshire

    Oxford, Salisbury and Winchester from Littlecote House

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Berkshire, Wiltshire, Winchester, Oxford

    • Day 2 · Winchester Salisbury Enjoy an excursion to medieval Salisbury, an attractive city brimming with historic architecture. Central to the skyline is the magnificent cathedral, featuring Britain's tallest spire at 123 metres. You will have ample…
    • Day 3 · Winchester Winchester and Afternoon at Leisure Head out for a morning visit to Winchester, England's ancient capital. The city is celebrated as the final resting place of Jane Austen, the birthplace of modern cricket, and the home of the country's largest farmers'…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 31 May 2027
    • 3 dates

    from £689

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  5. Oxford

    Christmas in Oxfordshire

    Operated by Shearings

    Visiting › Oxford, Winchester

    • Day 4 · Winchester Winchester Travel to the cathedral city of Winchester on Boxing Day. As England's former ancient capital and seat of King Alfred the Great, the city offers fine historic architecture to discover, as well as the chance to browse the…
    • 5 days
    • Leaves 23 Dec 2027
    • 1 date

    from £859

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When to go

Coach tours visiting Winchester, by departure month.

  1. Oct No tours
  2. Nov 1 tour from £399
  3. Dec 1 tour from £189
  4. Jan No tours
  5. Feb No tours
  6. Mar No tours
  7. Apr No tours
  8. May 2 tours from £619
  9. Jun No tours
  10. Jul 1 tour from £619
  11. Aug 1 tour from £619
  12. Sept 1 tour from £699

Winchester coach holidays: FAQs

How much does a coach holiday to Winchester cost?

Coach holidays visiting Winchester start from £189 per person. That's the lowest price across the 5 coach tours with upcoming departures; each tour's own dates and prices are listed above.

How long are coach holidays to Winchester?

Coach holidays visiting Winchester last between 2 and 5 days, travel days included.

When do coach tours to Winchester depart?

Upcoming departures run from November 2026 to August 2028. May 2027 has the most choice, with 2 tours departing.

Which coach holiday companies go to Winchester?

Tours visiting Winchester are run by Just Go Holidays and Shearings. You book directly with the operator.

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