Festival weekend planner
Hampshire Wine Fest — a 3-day weekend in Hampshire
July. Winchester, England.
The weekend, day by day
- Day 1
Arrive in Winchester
Land at Southampton Airport (SOU), settle in and walk the old town in the afternoon. Light dinner near your accommodation — save your appetite for the festival day.
- Day 2
Hampshire Wine Fest
Festival day — arrive early to avoid the lunchtime crowd. Pace yourself across the tastings and break for a long lunch mid-afternoon.
- Day 3
Wine country day in Hampshire
Use the third day for a single winery visit (booked ahead) and a long lunch before heading home.
Where to stay
- Hotels in Winchester
Live availability around the festival dates. Festival hotels book out 6+ months ahead, so check early.
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Practical
- Nearest airport
- Southampton Airport (SOU)
Insider tip
Skip the main pavilions and head straight to Hambledon's smaller tasting room where they pour reserve bottlings not available at the main event. Time your visit for Saturday morning to catch smaller growers like Tinwood Estate before crowds arrive.
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