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Welcome

DISCOVER OVER 1,000 YEARS OF HISTORY

A warm welcome to Winchester Cathedral

For over 900 years, people have come to seek inspiration in this magnificent Cathedral. Today Winchester Cathedral welcomes visitors from across the world to share in worship, explore the Cathedral’s history, and to take part in a variety of events.
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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OUR DAILY RHYTHM
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GENERAL ADMISSION

Adult - £12.50
Concession - £10
Student - £6.50
Children under 16 (with family) - Free

Pay today and visit 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.

Box Office: 01962857275

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, or inside the 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

Café Christmas Opening Times:
24th December - 9.30am - 4.00pm
25th December - Closed 
26th December - Closed 
27th December - 9.30am - 4.00pm
31st December - 9.30am - 4.00pm
1st January - 10.00am - 4.00pm


Gift Shop - Open daily: 9.30am–5:00pm

Gift Shop Christmas Opening Times:
24th December - 9.30am - 4.00pm
25th December - Closed 
26th December - Closed 
27th December - 9.30am - 4.00pm
28th December - 9.30am - 4.00pm
29th December - 9.30am - 4.00pm
30th December - 9.30am - 4.00pm
31st December - 9.30am - 4.00pm
1st January - 10.00am - 4.00pm



UPCOMING CLOSURES

Last entry 30 mins before close.

Cathedral

8th December - Open to Visitors from 1pm.

13th December - The Cathedral will close to visitors at 2.30pm - Last Admission 1.30pm

14th December - Open from 12pm

18th December - The Cathedral will close to visitors at 3.30pm - Last Admission 2.30pm

20th December - The Cathedral will close to visitors at 2.30pm - Last Admission 1.30pm

23rd December - The Cathedral is open for services.

25th December - The Cathedral is open for services.

26th - 30th December - The Cathedral is closed from 4.30pm - Last Admission 3.30pm





Kings and Scribes

Upcoming Closures

2nd December - open 10.30am - 3.00pm only

4th December - open 11.30am - 4.30pm only

8th December - open 1.30pm - 4.30pm only

14th December - open 12.30pm - 4.30pm only

18th December - open 10.30am - 3.00pm only

20th December - open 10.30am - 2.00pm only

23rd December - closed

25th December - closed

26th - 30th December - open 10.30am - 4.30pm only

22nd January - closed


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

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.

Latest

Service
2nd - 25th December 2023

Christmas Services

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

Art Installation
4th - 8th March 2024

Crown and Coronation — Immersive Light and Sound Show by Luxmuralis

Feel totally immersed as you step inside the cathedral, enveloped in scenes of iconic monarchs, breathtaking coronation ceremonies and the Crown Jewels. Invite family and friends for a night to remember.

23rd Mar 23

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