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Welcome

DISCOVER OVER 1,000 YEARS OF HISTORY

A warm welcome to Winchester Cathedral

During the short days and long, dark nights of winter we’re proud to offer you the Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market with all its friendliness and warmth. The sparkling lights and festive music speak of hope at the heart of Christmas. We share the Christmas hope that love and mercy, joy and peace come to us from God at Christmas, for the whole world to share. Come and visit the Christmas Market in its beautiful setting of the Cathedral Close, and come inside the Cathedral. Whether you are returning or here for the first time, you will be very welcome.
Catherine Ogle Dean of Winchester
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8AM

Morning Prayer

8.30AM

Holy Eucharist

10AM

Daily guided tours offer a revealing insight into the Cathedral and its history and treasures. *Subject to guide availability.

5.30PM

Evensong

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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

Café & Gift Shop Christmas Opening Times
24th December - 9:30am – 3pm
Christmas Day - Closed
Boxing Day - Closed
27th & 28th December - 9:30am – 4:30pm
29th December - 9:30am – 4pm
30th & 31st December - 9:30am – 4:30pm

Café & Gift Shop New Years Opening Times
New Years Day - Closed
Thursday 2nd January - Reduced hours of 9:30 – 4:30pm

UPCOMING CLOSURES

Last entry 30 mins before close.

Cathedral

23rd November - Open for general admission until 4.30pm (last admission 3.30pm)

30th November - Open for general admission until 3.30pm (last admission 2.30pm)

2nd December - Open for general admission 11am - 5pm (last admission 4.30pm)

6th December - Open for general admission 1pm - 5pm (last admission 4.30pm)

10th December - Open for general admission until 1.30pm (last admission 12.30pm)

11th December - Open for general admission until 2.30pm (last admission 1.30pm)

12th December - Open for general admission 12.30pm - 5pm (last admission 4.30pm)

13th December - Open for general admission until 1.30pm (last admission 12.30pm)

14th December - Open for general admission until 4pm (last admission 3pm)

18th December - Open for general admission until 3.30pm (last admission 2.30pm)

19th December - Open for general admission until 2.30pm (last admission 1.30pm)

20th December - Open for general admission until 4pm (last admission 3pm)

21st December - Open for general admission until 4pm (last admission 3pm)

23rd December - Open for general admission 12pm - 2pm (last admission 1pm)

25th December - Open for Services Only


Kings and Scribes
Upcoming Closures and Restricted Opening Times

23rd November - open 10.30am - 4.00pm

30th November - open 10.30am - 3.00pm

16th December - open 10.30am - 3.30pm

17th December - open 10.30am - 3.30pm

18th December - open 10.30am - 2.30pm

19th December - open 10.30am - 2pm

20th December - open 10.30am - 3.30pm

21st December - open 10.30am - 3.30pm

22nd December - open 12.30pm - 2.30pm

23rd December - CLOSED

24th December - open 10.30am - 2.30pm

25th December - CLOSED

26th - 28th December - open 10.30am - 3.30pm


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 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.

CATHEDRAL

Normal Cathedral Opening Hours
Mon–Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 12.30pm-3pm.
Last entry 30 mins before close.

Normal Kings & Scribes Opening Hours
Monday - Saturday, 10.30-4.30 ; Sundays 12.30-2.30, subject to volunteer availability.

CAFE & GIFT SHOP

Café - Mon-Sun: 10am-4:30pm
Gift Shop - Mon-Sun: 10am-5.00pm

UPCOMING CLOSURES

Last entry 30 mins before close.

Cathedral

18th May - Closed to visitors from 4.30pm - Last Admission 3.30pm
25th May - Closed to visitors from 1pm

Kings and Scribes


12th July - Closed to visitors
13th July - Open 10.30am - 12.30pm only

Please ensure to check the website regularly for any updates to the list of closures added at short notice.

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Christmas Market
22nd November - 22nd December 2024

Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market

Open daily from Friday 22nd November – Sunday 22nd December 2024. Free admission.

Service
30th November - 25th December 2024

Christmas Services

Advent & Christmas Services running from 2nd - 25th December and everyone is welcome to attend.

Christmas Workshops

From November to December the Undercroft will be bustling with various festive workshops. From candle-making and glass fusing to silversmithing and painting, not forgetting the singing workshop! Great for a pre-Christmas get together with friends and family.

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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.

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