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Get ready to be part of something special. Join us on our first ever night walk as we stride through our city for Winchester Hospice!

The Winchester Purple Night Walk is a fun, vibrant 6km walk through south Winchester taking place on the evening of Saturday 14 October. The walk is open to all abilities and will take around an hour to complete - ideal to take part in with friends, family, colleagues or on your own!

Together, we'll dress up in purple and light up the night as we show our support for Winchester Hospice, the city’s only adult hospice providing palliative and end of life care to those with life-limiting illness.

Start venue: All Saints Church

Start time: 6:30

The route

This circular route will take you 6km from All Saints Church, towards Wharf Hill, round the outside of Wolvesey Castle grounds and then along the banks of the River Itchen. On our way we’ll pass the Hospital of St Cross as well as the Hockley Viaduct! On the home stretch we’ll walk by St Catherine’s Hill towards Bar End, finishing the route back at All Saints Church.

At the finish line, hot food will be available for you to purchase from a local food truck who will be ready and waiting for you at the end!

A good pair of trainers or walking boots are advised, as the route is a mixture of pavement and track.

At various points throughout the walk, there will be a number of marshals and volunteers! As well as our walk leader, they will be signposting where to go along the way and are there to ensure everyone's safety.

On The Go Map

The cause

Winchester Hospice provides palliative and end of life care to those with life-limiting illness in and around Winchester. It is a place of compassion, understanding, warmth and support at the most difficult time – a place where our skilled staff support not only our patients, but their families, friends, carers and children too.

Our hospice is at the heart of the Winchester community and is a place made special through the care its staff provides and we yearn to be at the side of everyone who needs us, both now and in the future.

Through taking part in the Winchester Purple Night Walk, you're directly helping to ensure that our incredible staff can continue to be there for those that need them for years to come.

To find out more about ways to donate to Winchester Hospice Fundraising Charity, visit the link here.

Tickets

Adults (18+): £10

Child: £5

Family of 4 (two adults, two children): £25

PLEASE NOTE:

For the safety of all of our participants, tickets are non-transferable and should not be re-sold. This is to ensure our team know exactly who is taking part on the night to protect everyone's safety and that the record we hold of expected attendees remains accurate for this purpose.

All funds raised from ticket sales support the important service we provide to patients with life-limiting illness here at Winchester Hospice and we thank you for supporting us.

Purchase your very own purple Winchester Hospice t-shirt for £6 by emailing winchester.hospice@hhft.nhs.uk!

• What should I wear?

  A good pair of trainers or walking boots are advised, as the route is a mixture of pavement and track.

  Dig out your brightest purple jumper or purchase one of our very own Winchester Hospice t-shirts on the day or in advance for £6! Flashing/glowing purple accessories are encouraged and will be available at the starting point!

  Keep an eye on the weather on the run up to the event as you may need to bring a coat or jumper.

• Do I need to bring anything?

  Only your biggest smile and a bottle of water! If you’re hoping to purchase purple merchandise at the start or food at the finish line, we’d recommend bringing a method of payment.

• What happens if it rains?

  In the event of rain, we advise you grab your coat and umbrella and join us anyway! Don’t worry if you forget, our very own Winchester Hospice umbrellas will be available to purchase on the day too.

• What measures are in place to ensure my safety?

  We take the safety of our participants seriously, therefore, there will be a number of marshals and volunteers at various points throughout the walk. As well as our walk leader, they will be signposting where to go along the way and are there to ensure everyone's safety. Please follow their instructions at all times and do not leave the walking route without informing one of our marshals or volunteers.

• Do I have to fundraise to take part?

  No, you don’t have to fundraise. Once you have bought your ticket, simply turn up in purple at the start location at the start time and you’ll be ready to go!

• Can children come on the walk?

  Yes! Although we do ask that they must be accompanied by an adult participant (age 18+) at all times.

• Is the walk suitable for prams/buggies or wheelchair users?

  Due to the walk terrain, we advise against bringing prams/buggies, whilst wheelchair users may find particular points along the route challenging due to gate entries along the way.

• I've bought a ticket but I can no longer attend, can I swap my ticket or sell it to someone else?

  For the safety of all of our participants, tickets are non-transferable and should not be re-sold. This is to ensure our team know exactly who is taking part on the night to protect everyone's safety and that the record we hold of expected attendees remains accurate for this purpose.

  All funds raised from ticket sales support the important service we provide to patients with life-limiting illness here at Winchester Hospice and we thank you for supporting us.