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.
Watch the peregrine falcons at Winchester cathedral live here.
Our Events
11th Oct 2025to 11th Oct 2025
Winchester - Scribes Open Day
24th Jan 2026to 24th Jan 2026
Winchester - Be a Chorister: Open Day
10th Oct 2025to 18th Oct 2025
Winchester - Law Week Festival 2025
31st Oct 2025to 31st Oct 2025
Winchester - Miserere: Zeb Soanes & St Martin's Voices
23rd May 2025to 19th Oct 2025
Winchester - Jane Austen Poetry Exhibition
04th Mar 2025to 18th Nov 2025
Winchester - Lunchtime concert series 2025
28th Feb 2025to 31st Oct 2025
Winchester - Celebrating Jane (250 years of Jane Austen)
Latest news from Winchester Cathedral
Cathedral Heritage Open Days – What will you Discover?
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Cathedral Broderers Chosen to Create a modern-day Opus Anglicanum
Is this the greatest team of needleworkers ever assembled? Needleworkers from twelve of our
Rare Jane Austen find at Winchester Cathedral
A poem written by Jane Austen in her own hand is now on display at Winchester Cathedral. Shaun
VE Day – Winchester Cathedral
Lighting up red, white and blue, commemorative worship, music, bunting and bellringing – all
Contact cathedral
Winchester Cathedral
The Close
Winchester
SO23 9LS
01962 857200
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