Trails
Free Children's Trail 'Wicked Winchester'
This colourful and fun-packed trail is available all year for families and schools. It offers an exciting, and sometimes unusual, way of exploring the Cathedral. Free entry for children under 16 visiting with family.
School Trails
You should allow about one hour for each of the Trails. Children may walk around the Cathedral in small groups to find the answers. Younger children will need close supervision.
| Title | Key Stage | Notes |
| Winchester Cathedral | 1,2,3 Cross Curricular | Explore the architecture, events and characters that have made the Cathedral what it is today. |
| Maths Trail | 1,2 Maths, RS & Technology | Use maths to help solve problems around the Cathedral. |
| Glass in the Cathedral | 2,3 RS, Technology & Science |
This trails explores the use of glass in the Cathedral. |
| Symbolism | 1,2 RS | The Cathedral is rich in symbolism and this Trail encourages children to explore symbols and their meanings. |
| Architecture | 2,3,4 RS, History, Technology, Science & Geography |
Spot the different types of architecture in the Cathedral and explore the use of different building materials. |
| Medieval Realms | 3 RS, History | Explore the mysteries of the medieval world, the thinking and behaviour of the time and the power of the medieval church. |
| The Cathedral and the Sacred Close Trail |
2,3 RS 2, 3 & 4 History |
Children explore the use and purpose of this magnificent building. Play detective and try to unravel the fascinating story of the Cathedral buildings from the Normans to the 20th century. |
Observation Trails
These take about 45 minutes and can be led by an adult or followed by children in small groups.
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Title |
Key Stage |
Notes |
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1,2 Geography, History, Design Technology, Art. |
Find the animals scattered around the Cathedral! |
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Saints Galore |
1,2 English, RS |
Hunt the Saint! |
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Rock Trail |
2,3 Geography, Science, Design Technology & RS |
Find out more about the rocks used to build the Cathedral and the ancient animals hidden within the stone. |
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and Cathedral Layout |
1,2 Geography, Design Technology, Stories & Language |
Hats of all shapes and sizes can be found in the Cathedral. |
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and Cathedral Layout |
1,2 RS, Myth & Language |
All sorts of strange beasts wait to be discovered! |
