Welcome
DISCOVER OVER 1,000 YEARS OF HISTORYA warm welcome to Winchester Cathedral
Welcome to summer at Winchester Cathedral. Welcome to the delights of the estate with historic buildings, green spaces and a precious opportunity to sit awhile. Step into the coolness of the ancient cathedral following in the footsteps of countless pilgrims and visitors over the last 1,000 years. In the beauty and wonder of this unique place there is something of interest for people of all ages. This summer we look forward not just to music, worship and times of quiet reflection but also to fascinating Cabaret Mechanical Theatre, a brand new summer family trail, children’s workshops, tours, outdoor theatre in the unique surroundings of the Deanery gardens and more.Catherine Ogle Dean of Winchester
Morning Prayer
Holy Eucharist
Daily guided tours offer a revealing insight into the Cathedral and its history and treasures. *Subject to guide availability.
Evensong
OUR DAILY RHYTHM
GENERAL ADMISSION
It costs roughly £14,000 a day to run Winchester Cathedral and your admission fee directly supports the future of the cathedral.
Adult - £13.50 (£12.50 if you book online)
Over 66 - £12 (£11 if you book online)
Student - £7 (£6 if you book online)
Children under 16 (with family) - Free
Groups (10 adults or more) - £11pp
Student Groups - £6 per Student (Teachers/Group Leaders are Free)
Enjoy a £1 discount when you book your annual pass online. Simply click on the 'Visit us' section in the drop down list on the right hand side of the website and then click 'Book your visit'.
With your pass you can visit the cathedral as often as you like for 12 months.
Please be reminded that entry for worship and prayer will always be free of charge.
Winchester Cathedral is dog friendly. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside the cathedral but must always be kept on leads and you must not leave your dog unattended. Dogs are not permitted at events, services, or inside the café.
Call the box office on 01962 857275
CATHEDRAL
Monday–Saturday: 9.00am–5.00pm, Sunday: 12.30pm–3.00pm.
Last entry 30 mins before close.
Winchester Cathedral is dog friendly. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside the cathedral but must always be kept on leads and you must not leave your dog unattended. Dogs are not permitted at events, services, tours, or inside the Morley library or café.
Kings & Scribes
Monday - Saturday, 10.30am - 4.30pm ; Sundays 12.30pm - 2.30pm, subject to volunteer availability.
CAFE & GIFT SHOP
Café - Open daily: 9.30am–5:00pm
Gift Shop - Open daily: 9.30am–5:00pm
Please note the Gift Shop will be closed on 26th February all day.
UPCOMING CLOSURES
Last entry 30 mins before close.
Cathedral
5th August - Cathedral toilets will be closed due to the essential maintenance
8th August - The Cathedral will not be open for visiting after 11.30am due to a funeral service taking place.
12th October -Not open for general admission due to special services
22nd - 25th October -Not open for general admission due to graduation ceremonies
Kings and Scribes
Upcoming Closures
25th July - Open 1.30 - 4.30pm only
12th October - Not open due to special services
22nd - 25th October - Not open due to graduation ceremonies
Please ensure to check the website regularly for any updates to the list of closures added at short notice.
Organ tuning
Winchester Cathedral is a working cathedral, which means monthly tuning of the organ. The dates are as follows;
Monday 5th August
Monday 9th September
Tuesday 15th October
Monday 18th November
Regular tuning helps to keep the magnificent organ sounding at its best, but it may be noisier than usual in the cathedral during your visit.
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Buy your cathedral annual pass
Enhance your trip to the Christmas Market by stepping in from the cold to discover over 1,000 years of history. You can now buy your annual pass online, saving you time on the day. Pay today and visit as often as you like for 12 months.