'Awesome' Southampton student pub with fantasy links that has been open for 37 years

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        September 13, 2026

'Awesome' Southampton student pub with fantasy links that has been open for 37 years

Good Morning Winchester — 2026-09-13

The Hobbit pub is a student institution in Southampton, having run under its current name for close to 40 years
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'Awesome' Southampton student pub with fantasy links that has been open for 37 years
• The Hobbit pub is a student institution in Southampton, having run under its current name for close to 40 years
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Today in Winchester and Hampshire cathedral towns
Conditions in your area this morning.
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17°C
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Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday
Residents march to demand return of 61 bus service to Eastleigh and Winchester
• Dozens of residents marched along a former bus route in protest against the loss of a vital public transport service.
Southern Daily Echo - News · yesterday
Health bosses raise concerns over plans for 350 homes in New Forest
• Plans for 350 homes have raised fresh questions over whether health services can keep up with continued housing growth.
Hampshire Chronicle · yesterday
'Handsome' Hampshire town named among friendliest to retire to in England
• Alresford in Hampshire has been named among the friendliest towns to retire to in England by World Atlas
Hampshire Chronicle - Sport · 2 days ago
Ride and Stride cyclists raise record amount for Hampshire’s churches on 48-mile ride
• A group of cyclists set off from Winchester city centre in an annual fundraising ride.
BBC News - Hampshire · 2 days ago
Police to crack down on face coverings at protests
• Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary says it will use powers under the Crime and Policing Act.
Winchester City Council - Events · Events · today
Winchester Farmers' Market
• Winchester Farmers' Market, Winchester, SO22 8LA
BBC News - Hampshire · Local news · yesterday
Man in court following anti-migrant protests
• Del Leon Somerville, 42, is accused of throwing a bottle and kicking out at a police officer.
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Official notice: My Journey Hampshire roadworks map. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Winchester City Council - Events. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Winchester City Council democracy records. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Winchester City Council planning applications. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->Official notice: Winchester planning weekly lists. Checked today for council records, public notices, consultations, transport changes, openings or service disruption. Open source ->
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What's on: next 14 days
A quick-view of 14 priority public listings from 14 tracked events over the next 14 days. Tap any item for the source and full details.
25 Sep · The Nutshell, Winchester, SO23 8AFA Message for The Future20 Sep · Alresford Farmers' Market, Alresford, SO24 9ASAlresford Farmers' Market26 Sep · The Guildhall, Winchester, SO23 9GHChesil Railway, Winchester guided walking tour19 Sep · The Pilgrims' School, Winchester, SO23 9LTEveryday Histories poetry wordshop and sharing session26 Sep · The Nutshell, Winchester, SO23 8AFLeave the Trees, Please14 & 21 Sep · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHLower Winchester guided walking tour13 Sep · Wickham Square, Wickham, PO17 5JNTaste of Wickham17 Sep · 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, SO23 8AFThe Nutshell Jazz Club: Tom Barford Quartet18 Sep · 15 Kings Walk, Winchester, SO23 8AFThe Nutshell Jazzbops: Tom Barford26 Sep · The Nutshell, Winchester, SO23 8AFThe Nutshell Preloved Sale14 & 21 Sep · Visitor Information Centre, Winchester, SO23 9GHUpper Winchester guided walking tour18 Sep · City Museum, Winchester, SO23 9ESWinchester Ghost Tour19 Sep · The Arc, Winchester, SO23 8SBWinchester Green Fair23 Sep · The Great Hall, Winchester, SO23 8UJYoga by Candlelight with String Quartet
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Local fact · This day
Did you know? · Winchester
Henry VIII had Winchester's Round Table painted for a 1516 visit, putting a Tudor Rose at its centre and depicting himself as King Arthur enthroned above 24 named knights.
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