Founded in 1382, Winchester College is believed to be the oldest continuously running school in the country. Our guided tours concentrate on the medieval heart of the College and include Chamber Court; the 14th century Gothic Chapel, with one of the earliest examples of a wooden vaulted roof; College Hall, the original Scholars' dining room; School, the seventeenth century redbrick schoolroom and the original medieval cloister.
Open: For individuals and small groups, walk-in tours last approximately one hour and are available throughout the year.
September - March
Monday to Saturday at 10.15, 11.30 and 14.15
Sunday at 14.15 and 15.30.
(Dec-Jan 14:15 tour only)
April – August
Monday to Saturday at 10.15, 11.30, 14.15 and 15.30
Sunday at 14.15 and 15.30.
The venue called School will not be included on tours running:
In May and June (during school exams)
It is advisable to check the Winchester College website http://www.winchestercollege.org/guided-tours prior to your visit for dates when the College is closed to tours.
Group tours for parties of 10 or more must be booked at least one month in advance.
There is limited wheelchair access.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult ticket | £8.00 |
| Children under 11 are free | Free |
| Concessions (seniors 60+ and students) | £7.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Follow signs to city centre car parking and walk through Cathedral Close to St Swithun’s Street, turn left under Kingsgate Arch and bear left. The College is on the right of College Street.
Tourism South East Member 2020 2020| September - March (1 Sept 2020 - 31 Mar 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Saturday | 10:15 | |
| 11:30 | ||
| 14:15 | ||
| Sunday | 14:15 | |
| 15:30 | ||
| April – August (1 Apr 2021 - 31 Aug 2021) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Saturday | 10:15 | |
| 11:30 | ||
| 14:15 | ||
| 15:30 | ||
| Sunday | 14:15 | |
| 15:30 | ||
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For individuals and small groups, walk-in tours last approximately one hour and are available throughout the year
(Dec-Jan 14:15 tour only)
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