As well as a working church, and visitor attraction, it is also a venue for music and the arts, with a diverse programme of ever changing and innovative large scale events. Over 119,000 people visited the cathedral Christmas market in 2025. Take a look to see what’s on or plan your visit.
Alfred Homes are a privately owned, medium-sized housebuilder established in 2009 to create exceptional, distinctive and highly desirable homes within Winchester and the surrounding area. Since inception they have successfully gained a reputation for delivering sustainable homes built with style and integrity, with a fine-tuned awareness of legacy. They are proud to build homes and communities not only for today, but for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.
“We are very pleased to be involved with the Priors Gate project. Being a Winchester-based company we know the Cathedral and the Close extremely well and these landmark gates are a very important feature. It’s great to be able to assist in some way with the restoration so that visitors for years to come can continue to enjoy and appreciate the wonderful craftsmanship from the 15th century.”
The family trails sponsored by Stagecoach have enabled our visitors to explore the cathedral in a new way, entertaining curious minds of all ages.
With the bus station just a short walk away from the cathedral, travelling by Stagecoach buses offered smooth transportation for families.
“I wanted to pass on our thanks. Our team and those we spoke to all really enjoyed the evening private view of Whales. I also want to pass on the thanks shared by our alumni relations team, who said that the guests they invited enjoyed it tremendously. They were full of praise of the event and its impact and acknowledged that it must have taken a lot of hard work to pull of the entire exhibit”
Professor Damon Teagle, Director Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute
“Trethowans is a leading law firm with offices across the South, including Winchester. We’re proud to support our local community and celebrate the creativity that makes Winchester so special. As a firm built on trusted relationships and local roots, we’re delighted to sponsor this year’s Winchester Cathedral Lantern Parade and share in the city’s festive spirit.”
The Development team at Winchester Cathedral would be delighted to learn more about your business and share a variety of sponsorship options available.
Please email clare.lean@winchester-cathedral.org.uk or call 01962 857288 for more information.
The North Transept accessibility lift is currently out of service. Due to concert staging, ramp access cannot be provided, so wheelchair access to the East End will not be available until the evening of Saturday 28 March. From then, access will be via ramp until repairs to the platform lift are complete. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
