



Winchester Cathedral
For over a thousand years, people have come to seek inspiration in this magnificent Cathedral. From a small Saxon church to a great Cathedral, the long history of this sacred place stretches back over 15 centuries. Discover glorious church architecture, priceless treasures, great works of art, historic events and famous people. See the 12th-Century Winchester Bible, illuminated in gold and lapis lazuli, contemporary sculpture by Antony Gormley and Barbara Hepworth and the burial place of England’s much loved novelist Jane Austen.
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Latest news from Winchester Cathedral
Palm Sunday at Winchester Cathedral
A traditional procession around Winchester on Palm Sunday (29 March) will lead to the
Installation of new Dean of Winchester
The new Dean of Winchester, The Very Revd Chris Palmer, was installed at the Cathedral on
Peregrines Nesting at Winchester Cathedral – Webcam is Live
Winchester Cathedral confirmed this week that peregrines are once again nesting on the
Winchester Cathedral Wins Top Cultural Enterprise Award for Whales
Brilliant news for Winchester Cathedral. Winchester Cathedral: Top Cultural Enterprise Award
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Winchester Cathedral
The Close
Winchester
SO23 9LS
01962 857200
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