Events Events WILD! Festival of Flowers and Nature Don't miss 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. 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. 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, 11.30am and 2.15pm Tower Tour Enjoy an exhilarating tower tour of Winchester Cathedral with magnificent views across Winchester and the county. Tour Wednesday 9th Sep, 10:30am and Wednesday 14th Oct, 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 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. 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. 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.
