What's On At Winchester Cathedral

Kings & Scribes: The Birth of A Nation

NOW OPEN

A permanent exhibition in the South Transept.

Kings and Scribes: The Birth of a Nation will unlock Winchester Cathedral's captivating stories and reveal some of the nation's greatest treasures.

Be one of the first to explore a spectacular three-level exhibition space in the South Transept which will take visitors on a journey through over 1,000 years of history, whilst offering awe-inspiring views of the Cathedral.

Read More...

Dr Tom Watson: ‘Oh When the Saints – All About Winchester’s Lesser-Known Saints’

Dr Tom Watson, a Friends’ trustee and medieval historian, will reveal much about these fascinating saints and their importance in the medieval church.

Tickets are £8 for friends and £10 for non-friends.

Read More...

Pancake Specials in the Refectory

Indulge in sweet and savoury pancakes, on sale in our Refectory.

Read More...

Pancake Race

Many teams, including clergy, the university, local schools and businesses will compete for a trophy, awarded to the team that completes the course in the fastest time. Enjoy pancakes and entertainment from 12.30pm with racing from 1.00pm until 2.00pm.

Read More...

Ash Wednesday

LOVE CHANGES EVERYTHING

Welcome to this special day at Winchester Cathedral, the first day of Lent. On this day we receive forgiveness, let go of resentment and fear and grow into new life and new love.

Read More...

Confirmation 2020

This year’s adult confirmation group will run on Thursday evenings (13, 20 27 Feb and 5, 12, 19, 26 March; venue tbc). Canon Roly will be using the Archbishop Justin’s Lent Book, Saying Yes to Life by Ruth Valerio, as a way of shedding fresh light on the Christian story. Those concerned for Green issues, seekers and possible confirmation candidates are all welcome.

Please contact to join the group or discuss further.

Read More...

Open Air Lent Silent Light

In Twenty Minutes Open Air Silence, to remember the words of Jesus to Thomas:  “Because you have Seen me, you have Believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Saturday 29 February, 7.00am,
The Old Minster Site

Saturday, 21 March, 7.00am,
St Giles Hill

Holy Saturday, 11 April, 700am,
St Catherine’s Hill

Holy Communion at 8.00am on 29 February and 21 March in the Cathedral.

All are welcome.

Read More...

Boys’ Choral Auditions

If you would like to arrange an informal audition for your son and find out more about the Choristers, please contact Ali Dugdale 01962 854 189 - admissions@pilgrims-school.co.uk

Formal auditions will be held on Saturday 29 February for boys currently in Year 3 and Year 4, who have previously met Mr Lumsden for an informal audition and have been for a taster day at The Pilgrims' School. Please contact The Pilgrims' School 01962 854 189 - admissions@pilgrims-school.co.uk

Read More...

Confirmation 2020

This year’s adult confirmation group will run on Thursday evenings (13, 20 27 Feb and 5, 12, 19, 26 March; venue tbc). Canon Roly will be using the Archbishop Justin’s Lent Book, Saying Yes to Life by Ruth Valerio, as a way of shedding fresh light on the Christian story. Those concerned for Green issues, seekers and possible confirmation candidates are all welcome.

Please contact roland.riem@winchester-cathedral.org.uk to join the group or discuss further.

Read More...

Girls’ Choral Auditions

Formal auditions for girls in Year 7 who would like to join the Cathedral Choir as Girl Choristers. Girls can audition from the age of 11 and applications can be made at any time during the year.

To apply, please contact 01962 857 219 - choirs@winchester-cathedral.org.uk

Read More...

Southampton Philharmonic Choir

Join Southampton Philharmonic Choir, Southampton University Philharmonic Choir and the superlative Hanover Band for a performance of Bach’s B Minor Mass.

Read More...

Tea at Three

Everyone is welcome, especially older people on their own, to a chat and a chance to enjoy tea and scones together for £2.50.

No booking required.

Read More...

The Annunciation: A Pilgrim’s Quest

Wessex Learning Centre

The week before the Feast of the Annunciation, Lay Canon Mark Byford leads a special study day to discover the meaning of Luke’s gospel story, featuring the encounter between angel Gabriel and Mary (Luke Ch 1 vs 26-38).

Tickets for this three-part study day cost £18 (including a buffet lunch).

Read More...

Friends’ Coffee Morning

The Friends’ coffee morning will be held in the Undercroft. Come along and meet Friends, old and new.

Read More...

Open Air Lent Silent Light

In Twenty Minutes Open Air Silence, to remember the words of Jesus to Thomas:  “Because you have Seen me, you have Believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Saturday 29 February, 7.00am,
The Old Minster Site

Saturday, 21 March, 7.00am,
St Giles Hill

Holy Saturday, 11 April, 700am,
St Catherine’s Hill

Holy Communion at 8.00am on 29 February and 21 March in the Cathedral.

All are welcome.

Read More...

Mothering Sunday Carvery

Treat the mother in your life to a delicious Sunday Carvery.

Read More...

Rupert Sheldrake: ‘Pilgrimage and Sacred Places’

The author and biologist Dr Rupert Sheldrake will show how the benefits of the ancient practices of pilgrimage and visiting sacred places have been validated by science.

Image: Simon Newman

Read More...

Helen McGarry: ‘Cathedral Flowers – A Demonstration’

Helen McGarry, who leads the Cathedral flower arrangers, will talk about their role and the work they do. There will also be an opportunity for the flower team will demonstrate their skills.

Tickets are £8 for friends and £10 for non-friends.

Read More...

Waynflete Singers’ 50th Anniversary Gala

This gala concert will contain works selected from those the Waynflete Singers have performed over the past 50 years and will be conducted by their three most recent music directors, Andrew Lumsden, David Hill and Martin Neary.

Read More...

Timothy Bavin OSB: ‘Journey into Compassion’

Dom Timothy, monk of Alton Abbey, will offer his experience of the ministry of intercession, in which we share in the needs and burdens of others in prayer.

Read More...

Open Air Lent Silent Light

In Twenty Minutes Open Air Silence, to remember the words of Jesus to Thomas:  “Because you have Seen me, you have Believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

Saturday 29 February, 7.00am,
The Old Minster Site

Saturday, 21 March, 7.00am,
St Giles Hill

Holy Saturday, 11 April, 700am,
St Catherine’s Hill

Holy Communion at 8.00am on 29 February and 21 March in the Cathedral.

All are welcome.

Read More...

Easter Sunday Family Carvery

Enjoy an Easter Sunday carvery for all the family.

Read More...

Join the Pilgrims’ Way

As part of the Year of Pilgrimage, Canon Mark Byford will be walking the 136-mile Pilgrims’ Way from Winchester to Canterbury during the second half of the month.

Read More...

Friends’ Coffee Morning

The Friends’ coffee morning will be held in the Undercroft. Come along and meet Friends, old and new.

Read More...

Tea at Three

Everyone is welcome, especially older people on their own, to a chat and a chance to enjoy tea and scones together for £2.50.

No booking required.

Read More...

Gilbert White 1720-1793

This exhibition introduces Gilbert White’s science, writing, gardening and even Timothy his tortoise!

Read More...

Art in the Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral is rich in art objects, including works by well-known artists, Peter Eugene Ball, Cecil Collins, Eric Gill, Antony Gormley and Justin Knowles, as well as local artists Sophie Hacker, Tim Harrisson, Alice Kettle, Tracey Sheppard - and many more. This Tour enables visitors to enjoy a close-up interaction with several of these works, within the context of this very special, time-honoured place.

Tours are free upon admission to the Cathedral but tickets must be booked through the Box Office. Available soon.

Read More...

VE DAY 75TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATIONS

3.00pm – ‘Battle’s O’er’

A piper will play Battle’s O’er outside the West End of Winchester Cathedral as part of the national VE Day commemorations.

7.00pm – ‘Ringing out for Peace’

The Cathedral bell-ringers will join bell-ringers across the country to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, as the bells ring out in a collective celebration of peace.

Read More...

Wedding Fayre

Visit our sublimely dressed wedding venues, meet 15 local exhibitors and our experienced team.

Free entry and arrival drink!

Read More...

Big Sleep Out

Join Trinity Winchester for the Big Sleep Out, an eye opening night sleeping in the grounds of Winchester Cathedral, and raise money and awareness to reduce homelessness.

Read More...

Friends’ Coffee Morning

The Friends’ coffee morning will be held in the Undercroft. Come along and meet Friends, old and new.

Read More...

WINCHESTER AND COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL 99TH CONCERT

Join the Winchester and County Music Festival for their 99^th concert, with a rousing performance of Verdi’s Requiem.

Read More...

Tea at Three

Everyone is welcome, especially older people on their own, to a chat and a chance to enjoy tea and scones together for £2.50.

No booking required.

Read More...

London Concertante – Vivaldi Four Seasons by candlelight

London Concertante enjoys an available position in the world of classical music where it is regarded as one of the finest chamber ensembles in Europe - a position it has spent the last 28 years striving to maintain. Begun in 1991, the ensemble quickly garnered praise both here and abroad and now gives around 100 concerts a year all over the world.

Read More...

Half-Term Family Fun

Pick up a themed trail from the Entrance Desk and explore the Cathedral, followed by craft activities. Free on entry to the Cathedral – admission is free for under 16s. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Read More...

Pentecostal Cycle Pilgrimage to Romsey

Join Canon Roly on a 11-mile cycling trip from the Cathedral’s West Front to Romsey Abbey where at 4pm Sophie will interpret her recently installed window to commemorate the birth of Florence Nightingale, 200 years ago in May. Explore the Abbey and join Evening Prayer, if you can stay, at 5.30pm.

Read More...

Stone Festival

The Stone Festival returns to Winchester Cathedral, with an exciting programme of events and activities celebrating the art of stone masonry.

Read More...

Kimberley James: ‘Gilbert White: The Outdoor Naturalist’

On the 300th anniversary of Gilbert White's birth, Kimberley James, Collections Manager at Selborne House, takes a look into the life of this pioneering naturalist, ecologist, writer and clergyman, from a small Hampshire village, who changed the way we look at the natural world.

Tickets £5 or£7 on the door, if available.

Read More...

Music Outreach Celebration

A joyful culmination of Winchester Cathedral’s music outreach programme, bringing together over 200 pupils from local schools to celebrate in song. A free event – parents and guardians are especially welcome.

Read More...

Friends’ Coffee Morning

The Friends’ coffee morning will be held in the Undercroft. Come along and meet Friends, old and new.

Read More...

Basingstoke Choral Society Concert

Duruflé: Requiem

Lauridsen: Lux Aeterna

Poulenc: Organ Concerto

Conductor: David Gibson

Read More...

Keith Betton: ‘The Peregrines in Winchester’

Following last year’s hugely popular introduction to the peregrine falcons nesting on the Cathedral, County Ornithologist Keith Betton provides a progress report on this year’s activity.

Image: Irma Eady

Read More...

Father’s Day BBQ

Treat the father in your life to a delicious BBQ.

Read More...

Cathedrals at Night

Come to be part of a nationwide initiative encouraging people to experience the significance and spirituality of these sacred buildings, using music, lighting and special activities.

Read More...

Waynflete Singers: Beethoven’s ‘Missa Solemnis’

In the 250th anniversary year of his birth, the Waynflete Singers will perform Beethoven's last choral masterpiece in their own golden anniversary year.

Read More...

SCF 2020 – Thursday 16 July

4.30      BBC Recorded EVENSONG
The Boy Choristers and Lay Clerks of Winchester Cathedral

7.00      ORGAN RECITAL
Andrew Lumsden, George Castle and Claudia Grinnell explore the more eclectic parts of the repertoire

9.00     Festival Fringe

Read More...

SCF 2020 – Friday 17 July

11.00    CONCERT
Anne Denholm (Harp)

12.30    Buffet Lunch

2.30      Ed Balls in conversation with John Rutter: The music of Herbert Howells

4.30      BBC Recorded EVENSONG
The Girl Choristers of Salisbury and Winchester with the Gentlemen of the Three Cathedrals
Howells  Gloucester Service
Howells  Take him, earth for cherishing

5.45      Patrons Reception

7.00      CONCERT
The Boy Choristers and Gentlemen of the Three Cathedrals
Music to include Rachmaninoff Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis,and Chilcott Mass in Blue

9.00     Festival Fringe

Read More...

SCF 2020 – Saturday 18 July

11.00    FESTIVAL EUCHARIST
Preacher: The Rev’d Dr Jamie Hawkey, Dean of Clare College, Cambridge and Canon Theologian at Westminster Abbey
Peeters  Missa Festiva and
Messiaen  O sacrum convivium

12.45    Festival Picnic

3.00      CONCERT
Winchester Cathedral Chamber Choir
Music by Alec Roth, Holst, Ēriks Ešenvalds and Bach

6.00      CONCERT
The Girl Choristers of Salisbury and Winchester with the Gentlemen of the Three Cathedrals, and Florilegium
Handel  Utrecht Te Deum
Avison  Concerto Grosso
JS Bach  Magnificat BWV 243

Read More...

Wednesday Tours – 5 August

1.30pm       Curious and Mysterious
Mysteries are as irksome to the human mind, as a grain of sand is to an oyster. This tour will explain some of the more curious and mysterious happenings, connected to the Cathedral and its monuments; dating from 1250, to the present day.

1.30pm       Face The Music

Face the music includes background musical history and examines aspects of music with in the Cathedral.  There are three types of visual clues: firstly, images in stone, wood, glass and embroidery reflecting 'heavenly harmony'; secondly memorials and graffiti referring to specific musical personalities; and thirdly, places and objects with musical functions such as organ or the Treasury.

Tours are free upon admission to the Cathedral but tickets must be booked through the Box Office. Available soon.

Read More...

Saturday Tours – 3 October

Choose from:

From Vision to Reality: the Architecture and building of the Cathedral
Follow the evolution of this monumental Norman cathedral through the subsequent development of the medieval period to the Reformation and early Renaissance.  Learn about the many different styles of architecture and the extraordinary achievements of the builders in creating this magnificent cathedral.

or

Wood Glorious Wood
This tour explores the exceptional riches of the Cathedral's woodwork, ancient and modern.  It considers the indispensable role of wood in the construction and preservation of the building and we discover wood furnishings and decoration as far back as the 12th century.  The highlight of the tour is a look in some detail at one of the Cathedral's greatest treasures, the 14th century quire stalls, described as "the most beautiful in Northern Europe".

Tours are free upon admission to the Cathedral but tickets must be booked through the Box Office. Available soon.

Read More...

Aled Jones

Join Aled Jones for a special concert at Winchester Cathedral as he embarks on a UK-wide tour, performing at many of the nation’s best-loved cathedrals.

Read More...