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A Gingerbread Christmas at Winchester City Mill

Published:
08 October 2024
Garland across the beams at Winchester Mill
Garland across the beams at Winchester Mill | © Michaela Saunders-Hall

A Gingerbread Christmas awaits at Winchester City Mill

Thursday 20 November - Sunday 4th January

A Gingerbread Christmas 

Step into this beautiful historic mill, brimming with the delights of Christmas. You'll find richly decorated trees with bright bows, copper baubles and strings of gingerbread characters reflecting the heritage of flour production here.  Green garlands, shiny baubles and stack of presents will bring all the festive feelings. See if you can spot some familiar friends between the branches! 

Festive treats in the café 

Don't forget to visit our cosy café for a winter warmer. Tucked away in the historic Mill, our café is the perfect place to have a break from Christmas hustle and bustle. Enjoy a tasty lunch, from warming seasonal soups to tasty filled toasties. Fancy a treat? Our fresh cakes change regularly so there is always something new to try. Our spiced cake with toffee sauce can't be missed! A warming drink is also a must - savour one of our luxurious hot chocolates - topped with marshmallows and cream.

Girl sipping a large cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows on the top
Enjoy a warming cup of hot chocolate at Hatchlands | © National Trust Images / John Millar

Browse the second-hand bookshop

From classic volumes and colourful children’s tales to modern fiction and vintage treasures, discover something new (to you) to keep or to give as a Christmas present to friends or family, at Winchester City Mill’s pre-loved bookshop. 

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Things to see and do at Winchester City Mill 

Grab a bite to eat in our café, spot otters in the river using the otter-cam or learn about how the Mill has been such an important part of Winchester's history.

A hands-on milling demonstration at Winchester City Mill, with adults and children getting stuck in

Eating at Winchester City Mill 

Visit the café in the heart of the mill for delicious baked products and a hot drink while soaking up the atmosphere of the 1,000-year-old watermill. Why not sample our scone of the month?

Front view of the Winchester City Mill Café with two team members in the background

Christmas in and around Hampshire 

This Christmas, our Hampshire places are filled with colour, fun and sparkle, as they celebrate favourite pantomimes and fairytales. Will Cinderella escape her kitchen for the glamorous ball at Mottisfont? Discover scenes inspired by Aladdin and Snow White at Hinton Ampner. At The Vyne you’ll find the Snow Queen’s glittering realm, plus try the Goldilocks porridge bowl challenge!

A woman in a pale grey winter coat and beret crouching down to look at a Christmas tree with a young girl in a black long sleeved top and gold dres

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