Enjoy a one-hour tour of Winchester College's Fellows' Library.
The Fellows’ Library at Winchester College was established at the beginning of the 15th century. It now contains more than ten thousand volumes, from medieval manuscripts to contemporary artists' books. As part of the Heritage Open Days 2024 festival at Winchester College, visitors are invited to join a tour of the Fellows’ Library with the Fellows’ Librarian and Keeper of Collections at Winchester College, Dr Richard Foster. There will be an exhibition of manuscripts and an opportunity to see the study of John Harmar, one of the translators of the King James Bible.
Event Times
Friday 13 September: 2:00pm and 3:15pm
Saturday 14 September: 2:00pm and 3:15pm
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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