Enjoy a one-hour tour of Winchester College, led by an experienced and friendly guide.
The tour focuses on the school's history and medieval architecture.
Tour highlights:
Chamber Court - the medieval heart of the College
Chapel - the 14th-century Gothic chapel
College Hall - where the Scholars still eat their meals
Cloisters
The 17th-century redbrick schoolroom
History
Founded in 1382, Winchester College has the longest continuous history of any English school and it still occupies its original medieval buildings. The school's founder, William of Wykeham, was Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor of England. Wykeham's intention was to provide the best possible education to those who would go on to serve society, valued not by birthright but by personal qualities and achievements. Winchester College soon became the most admired school in England and many of its alumni have held important offices in church and state.
Winchester survived the upheavals of the Reformation and Civil War relatively unscathed. The school has since undergone many modernising reforms, but it retains many elements of its medieval origins and remains true to the aims of its founder.
Event Times
Friday 13 September: 2:15pm and 3:30pm
Saturday 14 September: 2:15pm and 3:30pm
Booking Information
Pre-booking: Required. This event is now fully booked.
Address & Directions
Winchester College, College Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NA.
Parking is limited around the College and visitors are advised to use public transport, the Park and Ride, or city centre car parks. Follow signs to the Cathedral and walk through the Cathedral Close to St Swithun’s Street, turn left under Kingsgate Arch and bear left into College Street. The Porters’ Lodge (main entrance) to the College can be found on the right hand side.
Additional Information
Max 20 people per session/tour. 1 hour.
Winchester College is committed to making as many of its events as possible accessible to all. Regrettably, the historic nature of the site means that this tour is not accessible to those with mobility restrictions. Please do contact us if you have any questions regarding the accessibility of College Tours.
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