Welcome
Winchester Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Diocese of Winchester, which is part of the Church of England. The Cathedral has its origins in the 7th century, when a Christian Church was first built on this site. Since then, it has played a fundamental part in the life of this ancient City and a role in the history of our nation.
All are welcome to come to the Cathedral as visitors or pilgrims, which is normally open from 8.30am to 6.00pm every day (5.30pm on Sundays). Services and Events may cause certain areas to be closed at times, so you are encouraged to enquire if you are making a special visit. It is also worth checking service times on the above links, especially on Sundays as they can sometimes vary from the norm. Details of closures are on the Cathedral Closures page under Services and Events
These pages provide useful information about opening times, tours, our Visitors' Centre and the range of other things that you will find at the Cathedral.
Please contact us for further information at:
The Cathedral Office
1, The Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS.
Telephone: 01962 857200, Fax: 01962 857201
cathedral.office@winchester-cathedral.org.uk
