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.
Guided Tours
Monday to Saturday at 10.15, 11.30, 14.15 and 15.30
Sunday at 14.15 and 15.30
No tours at 15.30 Dec – Jan
Closed between Christmas and New year
It is advisable to check the Winchester College website 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 | £9.00 |
| 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 2021| Season (1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2022) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday - Saturday | 10:15 | |
| 11:30 | ||
| 14:15 | ||
| 15:30 | ||
| Sunday | 14:15 | |
| 15:30 | ||
* For individuals and small groups, walk-in tours last approximately one hour and are available throughout the year
(Dec-Jan no 15.30 tour)
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