Spooky Winch Halloween Word Hunt
Participants navigate Winchester's cobbled streets using a trail map to find nine letters hidden on coloured pumpkin signs in local business windows. Once all nine letters are collected, trail hunters unscramble them to solve a Halloween-themed word. Completed trail sheets can be returned to claim a seasonal treat and enter a prize draw for a Halloween hamper.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Free.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Winchester City Centre
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Collect a hard copy of the trail sheet from the Visitor Information Centre, The Arc, or Winchester City Museum, or download one online.
- Check the opening times for the Visitor Information Centre, The Arc, and Winchester City Museum before travelling to return your sheet.
- Make sure your contact details are written clearly on the completed sheet to be contacted if you win the hamper draw.
Special Events & Promotions
- This year, hunt for letters and unscramble them to make a nine-letter spooky-related word.
Links & Contact
Run by Winchester BID
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the letter hunt work?
The city centre is divided into nine areas, each featuring a coloured pumpkin sign. Search the windows of local businesses to find all nine letters and unscramble them into a nine-letter spooky word.
What is the prize for finishing the trail?
Returning a completed trail sheet earns a Halloween-themed treat and entry into a prize draw to win a Halloween-inspired hamper.
Where can completed trail sheets be returned?
Sheets can be handed in at the Visitor Information Centre, The Arc, or Winchester City Museum.
Can participants wear costumes?
Yes, visitors of all ages are welcome to take part in fancy dress.
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