Please note that there will be no guided tours on 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th 22nd and 23rd January due to high level of noise disruption due to scaffolding in the nave.
A complete ‘behind the scenes’ tour.
Climb the spiraling steps up onto the cathedral roof and enjoying magnificent views of the county and beyond. As part of this tour, you’ll also explore the ringing chamber, the great Cathedral bells and walk the full length of the nave roof with its huge wood beams.
Winchester Cathedral was so impressive but you would miss out on so much of its history and stories if you were just to wander around. We decided to take advantage of the guided tours around the cathedral and we were so glad we did!TRIPADVISOR (JUNE 2021)
Guided tours are included with admission and run throughout the day, subject to availability.
Tours are offered in English and last one hour.
To find out more please ask at the welcome desk upon arrival.
Selected language tours are available for pre-booked groups, a minimum of three weeks’ notice is required and are subject to availability.
Welcome leaflets are available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Hungarian, Russian, Japanese and Chinese.
The guides have arranged a diverse selection of tours, ready to feed curious minds. With topics from ‘Jane Austen – Her Life and Times’ to ‘Our Royal Heritage’ there’s always something new to learn.
The Crypt provides a stunning setting for Antony Gormley’s sculpture Sound II and is the least altered part of the Norman building.
Touring the Crypt is included with your general admission ticket, and tours take place Monday – Saturday at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm (subject to availability and weather conditions, please check with the Welcome Desk upon arrival).
Please note that the Crypt Tours are currently unavailable due to the wet weather.
Completed the Cathedral Tower Tour for the third time with friends. Absolutely fascinating each time with thoroughly interesting facts accompanied by a wonderful guide with great personality who made it fun and kept everyone engaged.TRIPADVISOR (JUNE 2022)
There will be opportunities to touch the stone that makes up the fabric of the building, and some objects that will enhance your understanding of the architecture of the Cathedral and some of its treasures.
Touch tours are free of charge with a valid general admission tickets.
Taking place throughout the year at dates/times announced. Private Tours can also be requested by special arrangement with the Box Office.
The Cathedral is a stunning building and no visit to Winchester would be complete without paying a visit. But the best part of the visit had to be the amazing volunteers who were welcoming and knowledgeable. If you can take part in one of the tours, your experience would be greatly enhanced! The history of the cathedral is fascinating and it’s still a truly awesome space!TRIPADVISOR (AUGUST 2021)
You can now book your annual pass online, saving you time on the day so you have more time to explore this great cathedral.
Pay today and visit as often as you like for 12 months
Please note that dogs are not permitted on tours.
As part of the essential works taking place, the toilets at Winchester Cathedral will be out of order for necessary maintenance from 5 to 29 January, with the nearest toilets in nearby Market Lane.
The refurbishment work is an essential part of caring for our buildings and making them as safe, comfortable, and practical for our visitors as we can.
From 5 – 23 January scaffolding will be in place in the nave, and there will be high levels of noise disruption on 6, 7, 13, 14, 22 and 23 January. On these dates, there will be no guided tours.
From 5 – 23 January, the top floor of the Kings & Scribes exhibition will be closed due to maintenance taking place on the exhibition stair rail.
The best way to support Winchester Cathedral is to buy an annual pass. For just £14, you can visit as many times as you like, and to experience our exhibitions including Luke Jerram’s Helios in January and February, plus get an update on our treasured mortuary chests which have been the subject of decades of mystery and research.
Entry to the Cathedral for worship is always free.
