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October 3, 2026

Winchester park and ride charge to rise 28 per cent to £4.50 a day

Good Morning Winchester — 2026-10-03

A hefty increase in charges for using the park and ride service and other car parks in Winchester will be introduced on November 1.
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Winchester park and ride charge to rise 28 per cent to £4.50 a day

Winchester park and ride charge to rise 28 per cent to £4.50 a day

• A hefty increase in charges for using the park and ride service and other car parks in Winchester will be introduced on November 1.

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Did you know? · Winchester

Winchester's literary fame is matched by sculpture: the city centre holds Elisabeth Frink's 'Horse and Rider' and a statue of Queen Victoria by Sir Alfred Gilbert.

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