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Family Summer 2026

Summer family fun — Explore. Discover. Play

Explore, discover and enjoy! From trails and tower tours to exhibitions and more, there’s a summer of discovery waiting at Winchester Cathedral.
Festival 15th - 19th September 2026

Wild! Festival of Flowers & Nature

Step into a world where nature takes over—Wild! Set to be one of the most spectacular floral events in the UK calendar.
Tour
All year round

Tours

From classic cathedral tours to special interest tours, browse the opportunities for a deeper exploration of Winchester Cathedral.
Exhibition
All year round

Kings & Scribes Exhibition

Explore over 1,000 years of history in the Kings and Scribes: Birth of a Nation exhibition.
Tour
All year round, 11.30am and 2.15pm

Tower Tour

Enjoy an exhilarating tower tour of Winchester Cathedral with magnificent views across Winchester and the county.

20th June to 27th August

Bags of Hope Exhibition

School Project Inspires Compassion and Understanding
Music experience
Thursday 20 August 2026. 6pm - 9pm

Jazz Lates at Winchester Cathedral Café Garden

Jazz Lates offers a relaxed, family-friendly evening in a section of the Cathedral grounds that hasn’t been open to the public in the evening before.
Family
Every day until 1st September 2026

Family Trail 2026 — Discover, play and explore

Interactive family trails are a great way to explore the cathedral and entertain curious minds. Join the latest Wild Flower themed trail!
Tour
Friday 21st August 2026, 10.30am

William Walker MVO Tour - The Winchester Cathedral Diver — Special interest tour

This tour tells the incredible story of William Walker, ‘the diver who saved the Cathedral with his own hands’. Led by a knowledgeable guide, you’ll explore how a single man, working in near-impossible conditions, saved the Cathedral from collapse. This tour offers the chance to ask questions, see key locations, and gain a deeper understanding of an engineering feat that quite literally kept the building standing.
Experience
24th - 28th August 2026, slots available 10:00-12:00 & 13:00-15:00

Hay baling experience — with the Cathedral Gardeners

A unique hands-on learning experience, with sessions for all ages, learn more about hay baling and have a go yourself!
Concert
31st August 2026

Organ Festival 2026

A programme of talented organists will put Winchester Cathedral’s great “Father Willis” organ (installed in 1854) through its paces. Come along and celebrate the beauty of organ music.

Food + Drink
Thursday 10th September 2026, 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Sustainable Nutrition Masterclass — Eating for Wellbeing - Seasonal Food Heroes

Join us for an inspiring lunch hosted by Sustainable Nutritionist Orla Brown.
Food + Drink
15th - 18th September 2026, 12.30pm

Afternoon Tea — Wild! Flower Festival

Indulge in an elegant Afternoon Tea at Winchester Cathedral during the Flower Festival.
Food + Drink
15th - 17th September 2026, 3.00pm

Cream Tea — Wild! Flower Festival

Enjoy a classic Cream Tea at Winchester Cathedral during the Flower Festival.
Talk
Tuesday 15th September 2026, 2.00pm

Flower Demonstration — Talk by the Winchester Cathedral Flower Team

Watch seasonal arrangements come to life using foliage and flowers gathered from the Cathedral grounds. A live demonstration by the Winchester Cathedral Flower Team, rooted in sustainability and creative simplicity.
Festival
15th - 19th September 2026 9.30am to 4.30pm

Wild! tickets

Step into a world where nature takes over—Wild! Set to be one of the most spectacular floral events in the UK calendar.
Talk
Wednesday 16th September 2026, 2.00pm

Hampshire’s Magnificent Meadows — Talk by Rachel Remnant

Explore Hampshire’s remarkable species‑rich meadows in this talk by Rachel Remnant. Discover how centuries of traditional management shaped these landscapes and how local projects are helping them thrive again.
Talk
Thursday 17th September 2026, 2.00pm

Growing and Creating Colour from Plants — Talk by Ellie Fisher and Claudia Gosse

Step into the hidden world of plant colour with textile designer Ellie Fisher and natural dyer Claudia Gosse. This talk explores how plants can be grown and gathered to create natural dyes, inks and pigments, linking contemporary practice with centuries‑old traditions.
Talk
Friday 18th September 2026, 2.00pm

Lawns are Overrated: Why your Garden wants to be Wild! — Talk by Patrick Green

The perfect lawn comes at a cost. Discover how wilder gardens boost wildlife, reduce maintenance, and reconnect us with nature. A talk by Winchester Cathedral’s Head Gardener.
Tour
Tuesday 22nd September 2026, 10:30am and Wednesday 7th October 2026, 2:30pm

The Riddle of the Bones Tour — Special interest tour

Uncover one of the Cathedral’s greatest mysteries on this intriguing guided tour. With an expert guide, you’ll explore centuries-old questions surrounding royal remains, cutting-edge science, and the ongoing quest to identify the bones of kings and bishops believed to lie within the Cathedral.
Concert
Thursday 24th September 2026, 7.30pm

London Concertante presents Radiohead Reimagined

Continuing into 2026, the internationally acclaimed London Concertante presents a groundbreaking new show that reimagines the legendary sound of Radiohead in a breathtaking symphonic setting.
Tour
Thursday 24th September 2026 from 5.30pm

University of Winchester Welcome Week — Service & tours

This unique experience is open to anyone who is a current student at the University of Winchester.
Friday 2nd October 2026, 7pm

Àṣà Mi Supper Club

Àṣà Mi Supper Club, a celebration of West African Culture at Winchester Cathedral Café.
Festival
Monday 5th October – Thursday 15th October 2026

Law Week Festival 2026 — Faith in Justice
Talk
Friday 9th October, 7.30pm

Justice and the Rule of Law in the age of machines - Law week

Service
Sunday 11th October 2026, 11.00am

Law Sunday Service

An annual service of celebration of all those who work in Law and Order.

Talk
Monday 12th October, 7.00pm

Chaplaincy in the Criminal Justice System Talk - Law week

Tour
13 October 2026, 11.00am

Jane Austen and Winchester Tour — Special interest tour

Explore the Cathedral through the eyes of one of England’s most beloved writers on this intimate and engaging tour. Led by an expert guide, you’ll uncover Jane Austen’s close connection to Winchester Cathedral, learn about her final days, and gain new insights into her life, legacy, and lasting influence.
Talk
Wednesday 14th October, 7.30pm

Beyond Fairness Talk - Law week — The surprising justice of a Merciful God
Music experience
Saturday 24th October 2026, 7.30pm - 10.00pm

The Gospel Experience — with Tim Uffindell

Be part of the audience, learn a song in three-part harmony, and perform it live all in one evening!
Concert
Saturday 7th November 2026; 12.00pm - 12.45pm

Chamber Choir Remembrance Concert

Join us for a lunchtime concert of music for the season of Remembrance performed by Winchester Cathedral’s Chamber Choir.
Performance
Friday 13th November 2026, 7:30pm - Doors Open at 6:45pm

London Concertate: The Three Tenors

London Concertante presents a sensational evening at the opera with an array of the finest opera arias and overtures.
Concert
Friday 20th November 2026, 7:30pm (Doors Open at 6:45pm)

Winter with St Martin's Voices

Concert
Friday 4th December 2026, 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:45pm)

Maggie’s Christmas Carol Concert

An evening of festive music featuring the Royal Marines Association Concert Band and the Romsey Male Voice Choir,
Concert
Friday 4th December 2026, 7:30pm (Doors open at 6:45pm)

Maggie’s Christmas VIP Reception

Enhance your evening with an exclusive VIP Reception at 6.30pm before Maggie's Southampton Christmas Concert at Winchester Cathedral on Friday 4 December.
Concert
Saturday 5th December 2026 7:30pm. Doors at 6:45pm

Bach’s Christmas Oratorio

The Waynflete Singers perform Bach’s Christmas Oratorio in the nave of the Cathedral. With triumphant choruses, moments of calm contemplation, and jubilant trumpets, what better way to start the Christmas season?
Art Installation
14th - 19th December 2026 6:30pm – 9pm

The Gift by Luxmuralis — A Spectacular Christmas Experience

Immerse yourself amongst the stars and walk through mesmerising sound and light installations that fill almost every inch of the cathedral.
Concert
Saturday 19th December 2026; 12.00 - 12.45

Chamber Choir Christmas Concert

Experience the joy of Christmas with the Winchester Cathedral Chamber Choir.
Concert
Saturday 2rd January 2027, 7:30pm (doors open 6.45pm)

A Viennese Christmas by Candlelight — By London Concertante

Experience the enchantment of Viennese Christmas at our spectacular concert!
Concert
Friday 16th April 2027 & Saturday 17th April 2027. Doors Open 6:45pm. Concert starts 7:30pm

An Evening of Radiohead - The OK Rainbows Anniversary Tour

Full band & String Quartet celebrate 30 years of OK Computer & 20 years of In Rainbows in the ethereal surroundings of Winchester Cathedral.

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