A student walks a group of visitors through a student village

Open Day: 7 November 2026

9am to 3pm at King Alfred Quarter and West Downs Quarter, Winchester

During the event, you can:

  • Attend a Welcome Talk at 9.15am or 12.15pm.
  • Meet your future lecturers at a Course Talk, morning or afternoon.
  • Chat one-to-one with academics at our Subject Exhibition.
  • Join a student-led Campus Tour, starting every 30 minutes.
  • Explore our Student Villages with tours throughout the day.
  • Get advice from our Student Support and Success, Admissions, Housing and Funding teams.
  • Attend a Disability & Inclusion or Funding and Financial Wellbeing Talk.
  • Get Personal Statement tips from our Schools and Colleges team.
  • Ask current students about life at Winchester.
Visit your wayCome for the morning, the afternoon or the whole day

Most talks run twice, so you can plan a visit that suits you.

The full day

Time for talks, tours, the Advice Fair and our Student Villages.

The morning

Start with a Welcome Talk, then head to a Course Talk.

The afternoon

Join the later Welcome Talk, then catch a repeat Course Talk.

A shorter visit

Come for a single Course Talk, a tour or a chat with our teams.

Getting hereParking, Park and Ride and train travel

Early-bird parking

Those registering early for an event will see the option for on-site parking in the form below. If these spaces are all booked, don't worry - there are plenty of other local options for parking:

Parking

Travelling by train

We are a 15 minute walk from Winchester railway station. Plan your journey to us at www.thetrainline.com.

Find us

University of Winchester, Sparkford Road, Winchester, SO22 4NR

Visiting the CityThe city centre is just a 15-minute walk from campus

Make a day of it. Winchester city centre is just a 15-minute walk from campus, so it's easy to explore before or after your visit. It's a friendly, walkable city with a relaxed feel, a great local food scene and lots of independent businesses.

Food and drink

You'll find a lively café culture and a wide choice of places to eat, from independent bakeries and delis to restaurants, street food and traditional pubs. There are plenty of vegan and vegetarian options too.

Shops

The High Street and the side streets around it are full of independent shops, from vintage and handmade gifts to record shops and bookshops, alongside familiar high street names.

History

Winchester is England's ancient capital, with links to figures from King Alfred the Great to Jane Austen, and museums and exhibitions open all year round.

Green spaces

If you have time, walk along the River Itchen or head up St Catherine's Hill or St Giles Hill for views across the city. The South Downs National Park is right on the city's doorstep.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Open Days team at opendays@winchester.ac.uk

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