Winchester Cathedral. See it for yourself. Save it for the future.

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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 2,3 RS Children explore the use and purpose of this magnificent building.


Observation Trails
These take about 45 minutes and can be led by an adult or followed by children in small groups.

Title
Key Stage
Notes
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1,2 Geography, history, design technology, art.
Find the animals scattered around the Cathedral!
Saints Galore
1,2 English, RS
Hunt the Saint!
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.
1,2 Geography, design technology, stories, language
Hats of all shapes and sizes can be found in the Cathedral.
1,2 RS, myth, language
Allsorts of strange beasts wait to be discovered!

We also have a Close Trail which takes you around the Inner Close of the Cathedral.  Try to unravel the fascinating story of the Cathedral buildings from the Norman to the 20th century.  Suitable for KS2+3

A 14th-Century capital

A 14th-Century capital in the east isle of the north transept reminded St Swithun's monks of the temptations of the world outside the priory precincts. It shows a long-haired young man holding a pair of dice and a checkerboard.