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 Mar 2025to 15th Mar 2025
Winchester - The Storytellers: light & sound experience from Luxmuralis
24th Nov 2024to 21st Dec 2024
Winchester - Christmas Workshops: Singing, Painting, Candle making, Glass fusing, Silversmithing & Block printing
22nd Jan 2025to 26th Feb 2025
Winchester - Whales: art installation celebrated through a series of events
Latest news from Winchester Cathedral
Updated – Cathedral Peregrine Webcams
As we enter the 2024 nesting season for Peregrine falcons – here is an update on all the
More Art and Exhibitions at Cathedrals
Art inspired by the West window of Winchester, a project exploring the meaning of
Jane Austen Statue at Winchester Cathedral
Winchester Cathedral has announced that a memorial statue of Jane Austen to mark her
Gamechangers in Portsmouth and Winchester Cathedrals
Inspired by Antony Gormley’s “Field for the British Isles’ artwork, over a thousand individual
The Public have Voted – Tripadvisor Awards 2024
Our cathedrals have been voted in the top ten per cent of all visitor attractions –
Contact cathedral
Winchester Cathedral
The Close
Winchester
SO23 9LS
01962 857200
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