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Winchester Cathedral

Winchester, Winchester

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The Cathedral sits in the centre of historic Winchester and is open to visitors throughout the week. Exhibitions, family trails, seasonal activities and lunchtime concerts run through the year.

Highlights

Kings and Scribes exhibition
Guided Cathedral tours
Lunchtime concerts
Family trails and seasonal activities

Good to know

Entry for worship and prayer is always free
Dogs on a short lead are welcome during general opening hours, but not at ticketed events
Box office: 01962 857275

Getting there

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Winchester Cathedral, The Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LSParking: No parking in the Cathedral Close or the streets immediately around it. Use public transport or the city centre car parks.

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Where: The Close, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Price: Annual passes for adults from £14.90 (£13.90 booked online), with children under 12 free with a paying adult. Groups of 10 or more adults pay £12.90 each. Check the website for single-visit prices.. Annual passes for adults from £14.90 (£13.90 booked online), with children under 12 free with a paying adult. Groups of 10 or more adults pay £12.90 each. Check the website for single-visit prices.
Opening: Open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm, and Sunday, 12.30pm to 3pm, with last entry 30 minutes before closing. Closures are posted on the website, so check before a winter or spring visit.
Time needed: 1 to 2 hours
Dogs: Dog friendly
Parking: No parking in the Cathedral Close or the streets immediately around it. Use public transport or the city centre car parks.
Access: Ramps, stairs, lifts and toilets are covered on the access page of the website, which also sets out the essential companion scheme.

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