1. South East and London
  2. Hampshire
  3. Winchester

About The Arc Winchester

Families, are you ready to experience arts, reading, and a strong community spirit, all under one roof? In this beautiful grade II listed building, The Arc (also known as the Winchester Discovery Centre) has brand new upgraded facilities and revamped spaces for families to use! Partnering with the Hampshire Cultural Trust and Hampshire County Council, The Arc is set to be one of Hampshire's most unique cultural destinations! Things to do The Arc is the place to come together to experience arts, reading and community under one roof, in the heart of Winchester. From live music, comedy and family theatre shows, to high-quality art exhibitions and classes for all ages, The Arc is taking forward the venue's rich history as a live-performance venue and is also home to one of Hampshire's most popular libraries, Winchester Library. The Arc's new digital lab features state-of-the-art iMacs and offers introductory and advanced digital classes for all ages.Free entry to The Arc and Winchester Library. Courses, workshops, live performances and exhibitions may be subject to admission costs - all ticket prices for events can be found on The Arc website. Food & DrinkThe updated café has a new menu oering light meals and refreshments throughout the day, while products to accompany our programme of world-class exhibitions are available to browse and buy in The Arc's shop.Average time spent at attraction:Half a day!

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Opening Times

Monday to Saturday 09:30 - 17:00
Sunday 11:00 - 17:00
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Free admission

Free entry to The Arc and Winchester Library. Courses, workshops, live performances and exhibitions may be subject to admission costs - all ticket prices for events can be found on The Arc website.

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Jewry Street
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8SB
England

Tel: 01962 398046

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