Christmas at Winchester Cathedral

From The Big Nativity to Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, everyone is welcome to attend the Christmas Services at Winchester Cathedral. Whether you regularly attend worship here, or perhaps you’ve never been to Winchester Cathedral, please feel warmly encouraged to attend.

You are welcome to attend services throughout the year, please visit the Service Listings page to browse upcoming services from January onward.

Filled with handpicked high-quality exhibitors, which attract visitors from around the world each year.

The festive lighting, the sound of Christmas carols and the aroma of mulled wine and cinnamon drifting in the air, makes this the perfect place to pick up some special Christmas gifts.

If you didn’t get a chance to visit the Christmas Market this year, don’t worry, as there’s an opportunity to browse unique gifts and souvenirs all year round at the Winchester Cathedral Gift Shop and The Deanery Bookshop. Don’t forget to visit the Cathedral Cafe too, one of Winchester’s hidden gems.

Experience the holy grandeur of this spectacular traditional Carol Service sung by the Choir of Winchester Cathedral.
No pre-booking necessary, seats will be on a first-come-first-serve basis, please arrive early to avoid disappointment.

If you’d like to learn more about choirs and music at Winchester Cathedral click here. To browse upcoming services, click here.

The award winning artistic collaboration known as ‘Luxmuralis’ are back with a spectacular Christmas illuminations inside Winchester Cathedral.

Please note that this event has now passed. If you missed out on tickets for this one, make sure to book early for the next show entitled ‘The Elements’ coming to Winchester Cathedral 6th-11th March 2023.

Climbing spiralling steps up onto the cathedral roof, you will see the ringing chamber, the great Cathedral bells and walk the full length of the nave roof with its huge wood beams.

Enjoy the magnificent and festive views across Winchester and the county this Christmas.

Please note that this event has passed, but you can enjoy a regular Tower Tour throughout the year. For more information click here.

Join the Winchester Cathedral Learning Team for a Christmas-inspired craft workshop and story time.

You’ll leave the workshops with a homemade festive decoration to cherish (and hopefully some Christmas cheer!).

Please note that this event has now passed. If you’re looking for a family friendly activity at Winchester Cathedral, why not visit the Kings and Scribes exhibition or pick up a free family trail from the Entrance Desk.

Using foliage collected from the Cathedral grounds the talented Winchester Cathedral Flower Team will guide you on how to make a stunning centerpiece for your Christmas Table.

Please note that this event has now sold out. Did you know that the Winchester Cathedral Flower Team, who ran this event, are a team made up of volunteers? If you are interested in volunteering opportunities at Winchester Cathedral please click here.

A brand new event for Winchester Cathedral. Be one of the first to join this traditional Silversmithing Workshop in the historic setting of the cathedral’s Undercroft and snack on Mince Pies along the way.

Please note that this event has now passed. Check the ‘What’s On’ page for upcoming events.