Winchester College

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.
Please note: During the months of December and January there will be no 3:30pm walk-in tours due to poor light.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: 10:45am, 12 noon, 2:15pm & 3:30pm.
Tuesday, Thursday: 10:45am, 12noon
Sunday: 2:15pm and 3:30pm
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.
Please note: there will be no tours of Winchester College on the following dates and times:
Saturday 25th May morning
Sundays 2nd & 9th June
Wednesday 6th June 10.45am
Friday 21st June
Saturday 22nd June

The venue called School will not be included on tours throughout May and June 2013.

Group tours for parties of 10 or more must be booked at least one month in advance.

There is limited wheelchair access.

Opening Times

Open 02/01/2013 - 31/12/2013

Tickets information

Free to Friends of Winchester College on production of membership card.

Road Directions

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.