FAQs

Timed ticket slots minimises crowding, giving you room to move around and enjoy the experience. Once you have entered the event, you can walk around at your own pace and enjoy the experience in your own time. It’s recommended to allow 45 minutes to an hour for the experience.

You can book online, call 01962 857 275 or book in-person at the Box Office inside Winchester Cathedral.

Absolutely. This celebration of nature is for all ages to enjoy. Small children may enjoy this as a sensory activity too. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during their visit.

Absolutely! We encourage that you do. If you post to social media please tag us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and X.

If you’d like to photos and videos for press, media and commercial purposes please email reception@winchester-cathedral.org.uk stating the time, date and purpose of your request and you’ll be directed to the most appropriate contact.

If your accessibility query isn’t covered on this page, please email visits@winchester-cathedral.org.uk.

We look forward to welcoming your group.

We’d love to assist with your catering requirements. Please contact our hospitality team at hospitalitywinchestercathedral@baxterstorey.com who will be happy to help. If you’d prefer to discuss over the phone, please call 01962 857258.

We are operating timed slots so that everyone has the best experience and exhibits don’t get overcrowded.  If you miss your timed slot, please speak to a member of staff upon arrival.  We will try our best to accommodate you, but will not be able to guarantee it.

You are very welcome to bring your assistance/ESA dog with you, we just ask that your ESA dog has a clear piece of working equipment (collar or harness) which notifies staff and other visitors that it is a working dog. You can read more about accessibility here.

Unfortunately if your dog isn’t an assistance dog, it won’t be able to attend this event, but we hope to welcome your dog another time. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside the cathedral outside of the flower festival dates. Dogs 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, Crypt or inside the café.

For the health and safety and enjoyment of all visitors to Wild! A Festival of Flowers and Nature, timed tickets will be in operation. We will always try our best to readmit ticket-holders who leave the cathedral, but this may not always be possible in busy periods.

It is possible that Winchester Cathedral and invited press will be filming and taking photographs throughout the experience. Please speak to a member of staff onsite if you wish to opt out.