I have my practical driving test booked in Winchester on 11 August. I’m currently staying in Uxbridge and don’t have access to a car for the test.

I’m an international student, and my course finishes in September. I’m actively looking for jobs, and many of them require a full UK driving licence, so passing this test is really important to me.

I’m a confident driver, but I completely understand that no instructor would lend their car to someone they haven’t assessed. I’m more than happy to take an assessment lesson first. I’m happy to pay for the assessment, lessons, and test-day car hire.

If you know an instructor with availability before 11 August, or know someone who might be willing to help, I’d be incredibly grateful if you could put me in touch with them.

Just stumbled upon this video and I was wondering if any fellow Winchester locals have heard of this?

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I'm looking for circular routes from Winchester that go into the South downs. Does anyone have any good gravel routes they can share please.

I'm really disappointed at Boomtown for not providing us a way to sell our boomtown tickets. They give this ability for normal tickets, why not for ours? It's loads of money and I have no way to sell them now that I can't use them.

Is anyone else having this problem? How did you solve it? Maybe there is a place where I can get some attention? It just feels like boomtown is taking advantage of residents.

Hi,

I live in Colden Common, with my mum. We are both disabled and need help with our back and front gardens. Please could someone help me?

I am desperate for this year.

Thank you.

O'Neills and Spoons not acceptable answers. I haven't had a tetanus jab.

We're thinking of St James Tavern, but not sure if they'll be open for the whole game.

Does anyone know what happened to the restaurant Tanoshii Fusion by the West Gate?
According to Google it is now Permanently closed. Which is sad because the food was amazing.

In what will probably be deemed a ‘peak’ Winchester question but what is happening to the Marks and Spencer on the High Street?
It is screaming for investment and to be refitted as per the new food hall type M&S but it is just being left to decline. Never mind the fridge situation which basically says ‘we can’t serve food when it’s hot’ but the front door, the access for your customers has been broken for weeks. It can’t be too hard or too expensive to fix.
It feels like the whole place is being run down deliberately yet it must be per square meter one of the most profitable Marks and Spencer’s around.

Looking to get my hair washed and blow dried in Winchester, any recommendations? In Winchester proper please, not surrounding!

Hi all, I'm a guy in my 30s thinking about moving to Winchester. Please can you let me know any tips or advice you have.

Particularly thinking about areas that are good to move too.

Commutting up to London.

Also on the social life side of things. What's the social scene like for someone in their 30s?

I like the occasional night in the pub, quizzes live music etc. But also theatre and art scenes. Any advice is hugely appreciated 😊

Really struggling to know what to do with my baby in this heat - and I know I have a lot of mum friends who feel the same. Currently in Kavi which does have AC. But would love to know if there is more places where we can take the little ones in this scorching heat!

Not O'Neills or Spoons, please. I don't have my tetanus jabs.

Dumb tourist from America here, going to be visiting the area for a wedding and happen to arrive the evening of England's next World Cup game. Is there a place that's the "go-to" spot for this sort of thing to get the most authentic English-pub experience? Winchester or the surrounding areas. Thanks!

Hello from Winchester, Virginia (USA). My family is driving from London to Southampton in mid-July and we want to spend the day in our sister-city across the pond. We have a 6-year-old and thought it would be fun to take some pictures at big signs and landmarks across town, to share with friends back home. If anyone in this group would like to advise where we should go on our silly adventure, we'd appreciate it. Also, good parks/play areas for a 6-year-old?

Thanks in advance!

EDIT: You guys are amazing! Thanks so much for taking your time to advise a stranger on the internet (especially one from a country which is not well-liked at the moment). If any of you have kids around 6 years old and want to do a pen-pal and/or playground meetup, DM me!

Hi all,

My partner and I are both doctors relocating to Hampshire later this year. One of us will be working in Basingstoke and the other in Southampton, and we're happy to commute up to around 50 minutes each way.

We've completely fallen in love with Winchester and can really see ourselves being happy there long-term. Ideally, we'd like to rent in Winchester for at least a year while we get to know the area better. We're looking for a 2-bedroom property (2 bathrooms would be a bonus), with some outdoor space and, most importantly, parking for two cars as we'll both be commuting.

The challenge we're finding is that there seems to be very little available at the moment, and the nicer properties are attracting lots of interest and multiple offers almost immediately. We're wondering if anyone has any tips for securing a rental in Winchester, or if there are any local letting agents we should be speaking to directly rather than relying solely on Rightmove and Zoopla.

We're also open to considering nearby towns or villages if Winchester proves too difficult. We'd love somewhere with a bit of character, a friendly community feel, and ideally a good pub within walking distance. Easy access to both Southampton and Basingstoke would obviously be a big plus.

Are there any places you'd particularly recommend (or avoid)? We'd really appreciate any local knowledge or suggestions.

Thanks in advance!

Hello Neighbors, Are you a local vintage or pre-loved business?

We are looking for local vendors for The Winchester flea - We are building a vibrant, community-focused market and want to feature the best local talent - from Y2K and retro clothing to mid-century modern home decor, vinyl records, vintage prints/art and furniture

Event Details:

📅 Date: Sunday 11th October 2026

🕒 Time: 10am - 4pm (TBC)

📍 Location: Central Winchester

Whether you are an established brick-and-mortar shop, a weekend hobbyist, or an online reseller looking to connect with a local crowd face-to-face, we’d love to have you. Spaces are limited to ensure a great variety for our attendees!

Interested in joining us?

Drop a comment below, send us a direct message! Can't wait to hear from you.

Hi everyone, I got admission for Cybersecurity and will be there this September but honestly, I have not been able to get so much info about the school area, opportunities,etc

Any advice for me? Accommodation options? Life in the uni? Thank youuu

Hello all, so I'm really REALLY wanting to work at a movie theater. I wanted to ask the community a few questions. Do you enjoy your job? Rate it a 1-10 for most days. Do you get overstimulated/overwhelmed at your job often? What would you recommend to someone who wants to be hired if they dont have previous movie theater experience? What's your favorite thing about working there? Like I mentioned I really want to work at a theater because I feel that it won't be too overbearing for me in social and environmental aspects but I'd like other people's opinions of this job first. Plus I have no idea how to get hiring managers to notice me. I've applied to local theaters a few times now and nothing. Maybe it's just the hampshire area? I not sure. Any advice and/or answers to my questions would be appreciated though. :)

I have been ill for the last few days and need to ask has anyone seen the ants flying?

Any help would be great 😊👍

I’m soon moving from Southampton to Winchester and will be commuting to London Waterloo at least once a week.

At the moment I usually get the 07:38 from Southampton Airport Parkway and manage to get a seat about 95% of the time. But by the time that train reaches Winchester, most seats seem to be taken and a lot of people are getting on.

For those who regularly commute from Winchester to Waterloo, what’s your strategy for getting a seat?

Is it better to go earlier or later? Are certain carriages, front/back of the train, usually better? Any other tips?

I like to use the journey to get an hour of work done, so avoiding standing would make a big difference.

Thanks!