Is Winchester Cathedral Open?
Covid-19 Update:
The the cathedral is open for prayer and reflection only. This means there will be no guided tours; no tower tours; no access to Kings & Scribes Exhibition; no bell ringing. Live services can be viewed. For the most up-to-date information visit their official website via the link above or view our list of Hampshire attractions.
About This Attraction
Winchester Cathedral boasts a fascinating history, glimpses of which can be discovered as you explore the building. There’s animals and beasts carved in stone and wood, mortuary chests containing the bones of Anglo Saxon kings and a great west window filled with the original medieval stained glass shattered by Oliver Cromwell’s troops. Added to this you’ll find contemporary works of art including a sculpture by celebrated British artist Antony Gormley in the beautiful and atmospheric setting of the Cathedral crypt and the grave of England’s great novelist Jane Austen.
The Cathedral is open every day of the year, except for necessary closures.
Cathedral, Crypt and Treasury:
Mon – Sat: 9.30am – 5.00pm
Sun: 12.30pm – 3.00pm
Adult: £8.50
Concession: £6.50
Student: £5.00
Under 16s: Free