Winchester Cathedral

Tours

From classic cathedral tours to special interest tours, browse the opportunities for a deeper exploration of Winchester Cathedral.

Exhibition

All year round

Kings and Scribes Exhibition

Explore over 1,000 years of history in the Kings and Scribes: Birth of a Nation exhibition.

A range of events

2025

Celebrating Jane — 250 years of Jane Austen #JA250

The year 2025 marks 250 years since the birth of Jane Austen. To mark this significant anniversary, Winchester Cathedral joins local organisations to celebrate her legacy.

Tour

All year round

Tower Tour

Enjoy an exhilarating tower tour of Winchester Cathedral with magnificent views across Winchester and the county.

Exhibition

23rd May - 19th October 2025

Jane Austen Poetry Exhibition — Angelic Women: The friendship of Jane Austen and Anne Lefroy

A special opportunity to view the original manuscript of Jane Austen’s poem, in her hand, about the death of her close friend, Mrs Anne Lefroy. Anne was a mentor to Jane, encouraging her writing and sharing her extensive library before Anne’s untimely death following a riding accident in 1804.

Concert

6th July - 16th November

Organ Festival 2025

A programme of talented organists will put Winchester Cathedral’s great “Father Willis” organ (installed in 1854) through its paces. Come along and celebrate the beauty of organ music.

Family

25th July - 2nd November 2025

Jane Austen interactive family trail — Kindly sponsored by Stagecoach

Interactive family trails are a great way to explore the cathedral and entertain curious minds. Join the latest Jane Austen-themed trail!

Community

Once a month at 3.00pm (excluding August & December)

Tea at Three

You are warmly invited to join our monthly gatherings, especially for older people and those living alone, for tea, cake and companionship.

Concert

Tuesday lunchtimes at 1.15pm

Lunchtime Concerts

Brighten up your lunchtime with musical performances from local musicians, and pupils of schools and colleges from around the county. Most Tuesdays, 1.15pm-1.50pm.

Workshops

Saturday 11th October 2025, 10.00am - 4.00pm

Scribes Open Day — Free, no booking required

A unique opportunity to meet the Cathedral Scribes and have a go at calligraphy yourself.

Talk

Wednesday 15th October 2025, 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Julie Mackay: The ‘Ideal Victim’ — Law Week Festival 2025

Julie Mackay discusses how we often views victims of crime in polarised ways based upon their age, gender and lifestyle and how not everyone is the ‘ideal victim’.

Statue unveiling

Thursday 16th October, 3.15pm

Jane Austen Statue Unveiling — Following Jane Austen Anniversary Service

Come along on Thursday 16th October at 3.15pm to be one of the first to see this brand new statue.

Service

Thursday 16th October 2025, 2.00pm - 2.50pm (doors open at 1.15pm)

Jane Austen Anniversary Service

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth and the installation of a memorial statue in the Inner Close, Winchester Cathedral is holding a special service.

Performance

Thursday 16th October 2025, 7.30pm - 9.00pm

Speak Out, Listen In: Perspectives on the Criminal Justice System — Law Week Festival 2025

BearFace Theatre returns to this year’s Law Week Festival after last year’s truly remarkable, sold out performance. Join us for an immersive and thought-provoking audio experience exploring the criminal justice system.

Screening

17th October 2025, 7.30pm - 9.30pm

Holloway: Film screening and Q&A — Law Week Festival 2025

Join us to watch the award-winning documentary HOLLOWAY.

Experience

Saturday 18th October 2025, 10.00am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm. Each session lasts 1.5 hours.

Death in the Cathedral: Forensic murder mystery experience — Law Week Festival 2025

Do you have the crime solving skills to end a 300 year old mystery?

Talk

18^th Oct 25

Miss Austen Investigates — Law Week Festival 2025

Join Jessica Bull, as she explores these themes through her ‘Miss Austen Investigates’ novels.

Concert

Friday 31st October 2025, 7.30pm (doors open 6.45pm)

Miserere - Zeb Soanes, St Martin's Voices Directed by Andrew Earis

Join Classic FM presenter Zeb Soanes and St Martin's Voices, from St Martin-in-the-Fields in London, for an evening of words and music for remembrance and reflection, including Allegri's Miserere and Parry's Songs of Farewell.

Service

Sunday 9th November 2025, 10.00am (doors open 9.00am)

Remembrance Sunday Service 2025

Commemorating those who lost their lives in war and honouring the service of the armed forces and their families, past and present

Concert

15th November 2025, 7.30pm (doors open 6.45pm)

London Concertante : Christmas at The Movies — Tickets make a great gift

Get ready to unwrap the ultimate holiday treat with London Concertante’s ‘Christmas at the Movies’ concert, a jolly journey through the heart-warming and hilarious worlds of beloved Christmas films.

Music experience

Saturday 15th November 2025, 2.15pm - 6.30pm

Be a Chorister — Open day

This free event is open to any boy aged 6-8 who would like to learn more about life as a Chorister at Winchester Cathedral.

Concert

Friday 21st November 7:30pm (doors open 6.45pm)

Piccadilly Sinfonietta: Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas — by Candlelight

Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set within the enchanting surroundings of Winchester Cathedral.

Christmas Market

21st November - 22nd December 2025