Welcome
DISCOVER OVER 1,000 YEARS OF HISTORYA 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
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
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
8th January 2025 - Open for visiting 10.30am - 5pm (Last admission 4.30pm)
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.
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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.