Events Tour All year round Tours From classic cathedral tours to special interest tours, browse the opportunities for a deeper exploration of Winchester Cathedral. Tour All year round Tower Tour Enjoy an exhilarating tower tour of Winchester Cathedral with magnificent views across Winchester and the county. Tour Friday 24th April, Wednesday 5th August 2026, 10.30am 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. Tour Wednesday 20th May, 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. 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.
