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The nearest railway station is Winchester Railway Station, approximately a 10–15-minute walk from the festival site.

Winchester is served by South Western Railway and CrossCountry, with connections from:

• London Waterloo
• Southampton
• Bournemouth
• Portsmouth (via connections)
• Basingstoke
• Reading
• Oxford
• Birmingham

Getting to the festival from Winchester Railway Station:

• Walking: Approximately 10–15 minutes.
• Taxi: Approximately 5–10 minutes, depending on traffic.
• Bus: Local services connect the railway station with Winchester city centre.

Walking from the station is one of the easiest ways to reach the festival.

For train times, tickets and journey planning, visit:

🚆 National Rail: ⁠Plan your train journey

Winchester has an excellent local bus network, with services connecting the city centre to surrounding towns and villages.

Winchester Park & Ride

The Winchester Park & Ride service provides a convenient way to reach the festival without driving into the city centre.

• Park at one of Winchester’s designated Park & Ride sites.
• Catch a bus towards Winchester city centre.
• Alight at North Walls, close to the festival site.

Important: Park & Ride buses normally operate on Saturdays but do not operate on Sundays. Please check the latest timetable before travelling.

Bluestar Route 1 – Southampton to Winchester

The Bluestar 1 connects Southampton with Winchester, serving destinations along the route.

Visitors can alight in Winchester city centre and walk to North Walls Recreation Ground.

Stagecoach Bus Services

Stagecoach operates local and regional bus services connecting Winchester with surrounding communities.

Visitors arriving at Winchester Bus Station or nearby city centre stops can walk to the festival in approximately 10–15 minutes.

For the latest bus routes and timetables, visit:

⁠Bluestar / ⁠Stagecoach

We’re all about making travel easier and more sustainable! That’s why we’re working with Winchester City Council to help our visitors explore greener ways to get around.

Have you heard of the Breeze: Journey Planner App? It’s a super handy travel tool that brings together buses, trains, ferries, and active travel options—all in one place for trips across the Solent area. Plus, you can even book tickets for most transport providers directly through the app!

Just search Breeze: Journey Planner on your device and start your journey the easy way.

Venue: North Walls Recreation Ground, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8DJ.

The festival is easily accessible from the M3, A34 and surrounding road networks.

Parking at the Festival

Pay-and-display parking is available near the festival site, although spaces are limited and charges apply.

We recommend using Winchester’s city centre car parks or Park & Ride facilities where possible.

Alternative city centre parking includes:

• Tower Street Multi-Storey Car Park
• Chesil Street Multi-Storey Car Park
• St Peter’s Car Park
• Other public car parks throughout Winchester

Please note that parking charges and restrictions vary between car parks.

Sunday Visitors: Winchester Park & Ride buses do not normally operate on Sundays. Visitors attending on Sunday should consider alternative city centre parking or public transport.

For parking locations, charges and Park & Ride information, visit:

Winchester City Council – Parking

Cycling is a great way to visit the Winchester Cheese & Chilli Festival while avoiding city centre traffic and parking.

North Walls Recreation Ground is accessible by bicycle from Winchester and surrounding areas.

Visitors are encouraged to use local cycle routes wherever possible and bring a suitable bicycle lock.

Please take care when approaching the festival and follow any temporary event signage.

North Walls Recreation Ground is conveniently located within walking distance of Winchester city centre.

Approximate walking times:

• Winchester Railway Station: 10–15 minutes.
• Winchester High Street: 10–15 minutes.
• Winchester Cathedral: 15–20 minutes.
• Winchester Bus Station: 10–15 minutes.

The festival takes place at North Walls Recreation Ground, near the former River Park Leisure Centre.

Please follow the designated pedestrian routes and festival signage when approaching the event.

Taxis are available from Winchester Railway Station and throughout the city centre.

Approximate journey times:

• Winchester Railway Station: 5–10 minutes.
• Winchester City Centre: 5–10 minutes.
• Southampton: 20–30 minutes, depending on traffic.

We recommend booking your return taxi in advance, particularly towards the end of the festival.

Terraglide will be providing mobility scooters for visitors who need a little extra help getting around. Scooters must be pre-booked in advance, so please use the link below to get in touch with Terraglide Mobility and reserve yours today.

Dogs are very welcome at the show, all we ask is that they are kept on leads and you pick up any waste.