KINGS WALK

Kings Walk is just one small area of the city, but it’s range of independent businesses mean that it leaves a big impression. It’s an easy place to spend an afternoon in the city. First up is the Elephant Independent Record Store, this is a great place for the latest indie releases and deep cuts. They don’t run a website, which means that it’s a great place to pick up those limited releases that sell out instantly online. Next is Design Junction, which is a creativity space with regular workshops and events. Their speciality is their rug making workshops, where you learn to tuft and get to take home your work, life drawing is another regular.

Opposite the shops is the Nutshell, which is a performing arts space with regular events. Lastly, it wouldn’t be a street in Winchester without cafés, two of the best are on Kings Walk. Open House Deli has a menu of incredible, local, environmentally conscious food and is the place to get a salad in town, they even have a shop if you want to treat your pantry. South Downs Social is the city’s bike café and a great place for watching races live, cycling talks, cycling training events and getting something great to eat or drink.