Events

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

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

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

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

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.

Come and join for Meditative Evening Prayer, including Taizé chants.

Uncover one of the Cathedral’s greatest mysteries on this intriguing guided tour. With an expert guide, you’ll explore centuries-old questions surrounding royal remains, cutting-edge science, and the ongoing quest to identify the bones of kings and bishops believed to lie within the Cathedral.

Step beyond the public spaces of the Cathedral and uncover its hidden stories on this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour. With an expert guide leading the way, you’ll explore rarely seen areas, hear fascinating insights, and enjoy the opportunity to ask questions as you discover parts of the Cathedral normally closed to visitors.

Discover the rich textile heritage of the Cathedral on this beautifully detailed guided tour. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you’ll explore remarkable examples of embroidery and design, while learning the stories behind the artists and craftspeople whose work still enhances the Cathedral today.

Explore the Cathedral through the eyes of one of England’s most beloved writers on this intimate and engaging tour. Led by an expert guide, you’ll uncover Jane Austen’s close connection to Winchester Cathedral, learn about her final days, and gain new insights into her life, legacy, and lasting influence.

This tour tells the incredible story of William Walker, ‘the diver who saved the Cathedral with his own hands’. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you’ll explore how a single man, working in near-impossible conditions, saved the Cathedral from collapse. This tour offers the chance to ask questions, see key locations, and gain a deeper understanding of an engineering feat that quite literally kept the building standing.

Every hour between 10.00am and 3.00pm Monday to Saturday. And 12.30pm on Sundays. Subject to availability.

Every hour between 10.00am and 3.00pm Monday to Saturday. And 11.30am on Sundays. Subject to availability.

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.

Canon Roly leads an online Bible study of two of Jesus’ parables.

Experience the timeless elegance of classical music in a spellbinding evening of music by three of history’s greatest composers.

London Concertante presents a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures.

Libera, an internationally renowned boys’ vocal group, will be performing in Winchester Cathedral for the first time.

Indulge in an elegant Afternoon Tea at Winchester Cathedral during the Flower Festival.

Enjoy a classic Cream Tea at Winchester Cathedral during the Flower Festival.

Step into a world where nature takes over—Wild! Set to be one of the most spectacular floral events in the UK calendar.

Step into a world where nature takes over—Wild! Set to be one of the most spectacular floral events in the UK calendar.

Watch seasonal arrangements come to life using foliage and flowers gathered from the Cathedral grounds. A live demonstration by the Winchester Cathedral Flower Team, rooted in sustainability and creative simplicity.

Explore Hampshire’s remarkable species‑rich meadows in this talk by Rachel Remnant. Discover how centuries of traditional management shaped these landscapes and how local projects are helping them thrive again.

Step into the hidden world of plant colour with textile designer Ellie Fisher and natural dyer Claudia Gosse. This talk explores how plants can be grown and gathered to create natural dyes, inks and pigments, linking contemporary practice with centuries‑old traditions.

The perfect lawn comes at a cost. Discover how wilder gardens boost wildlife, reduce maintenance, and reconnect us with nature. A talk by Winchester Cathedral’s Head Gardener.

Continuing into 2026, the internationally acclaimed London Concertante presents a groundbreaking new show that reimagines the legendary sound of Radiohead in a breathtaking symphonic setting.

This unique experience is open to anyone who is a current student at the University of Winchester.

Be part of the audience, learn a song in three-part harmony, and perform it live all in one evening!