Wonderful experience in this historic beautiful Cathedral. Well worth the entrance fee -experienced, knowledgeable pleasant volunteer guides lead you through the huge complex. read more

It's a very long church. Some of the kings buried here reigned 1400 years ago. Kings had very different names back then. Many different rooms to go into. You can spend a long time in here looking at all the details. There is an entrance fee. You can go in for free if you are there to pray. There was a choir practicing when I was there. This is the big attraction of Winchester, it's located just behind the high street and there is a big park next to it. read more

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Unbelievably gorgeous cathedral, housing the earthly remains of some of Britain's most eminent individuals, including the incomparable author, Jane Austen. Walk its cavernous, echoing nave, its vaunted halls, and its (potentially) flooded catacombs (at the time of my visit, it was, anyway). Admission is £5 or £6, and the grounds include a gift shop and cafe, although we all know why you're here. Spend some money and keep this place alive, will ya? read more

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We are staying in Winchester, so a visit to the Cathedral was always on the cards. It is big, old and extremely impressive. We spent a good 45 minutes walking around and admiring history. Well worth the time and money. read more

Winchester is one of my favourite places to take foreign visitors. It's easily accessible and makes a perfect day out from London in summer. It's a historic place: it was the capital of Wessex and then of England until Norman Conquest in 1066. Not surprising then, that a large cathedral was built here around 648 AD. All that remains of this is its foundations, clearly marked next to the present building. And what a building that is. At 556ft (170m) the longest mediaeval cathedral in Europe, it illustrates perfectly the developments in mediaeval archtecture from the Norman Romanesque of its building in 1079, through High Gothic to the Perpendicular of the rebuilt west front and nave of 1400. There are several impressive chantry chapels and a beautiful 13th century retro choir. Richard I was crowned here in 1194, and Henry IV (1401) and Queen Mary (1554) were both married here. But it is also full of other points of interest: the graves of Jane Austen, William II, and the Saxon kings Egbert, Ethelwulf and the Danish Canute; mediaeval stained glass and frescoes; pre-Raphaelite glass from Burne-Jones; and in the ancient library, the Winchester Bible, one of the pre-eminent mediaeval illuminated books in Europe. The area around the cathedral is also delightful for a walk, and the award-winning refectory is a good place to eat. My favourite iwalk is along the lovely River Itchen to the church of Saint Cross (see separate entry). On a high summer's day, it's a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Modified: 28-01-2017 read more

Winchester Cathedral - Churches Near Me - Winchester, HAM

Beautiful and awe inspiring. Not a far walk from the train station. Just follow the signs to the city center. I got a little lost but people are very friendly and guided me down the correct alley way. A wonderful attraction. Do not miss the library and the Triforium. If you do not have time for a guided behind scenes tour, the Triforium offers an excellent alternative. read more

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I have been to Winchester a number of times but this was my first time going inside the cathedral. It is a beautiful gothic cathedral with so much history behind it. I recommend the tour first, then poke around at a more leisure pace. It was also a nice surprise to see that Jane Austen was buried here. read more

Myself and Debby G drove out to Winchester over the festive period. It was a beautiful day so we wandered around the medieval town and happened to visit the cathedral. Jane Austen is buried here and the stained glass windows are absolutely stunning. Architecture simply breathtaking. There is a small section of the building at the entrance which is free (and from here you can take some fairly decent pics) but the official entrance fee is £7.50, which is a bit steep! The staff were very enthusiastic about the cathedral, giving us lots of intetesting facts (for free!). read more

Winchester Cathedral - Churches Near Me - Winchester, HAM

5p* Winchester Cathedral Winchester is the capital of Wessex About £6 per person with senior or student concessions There was a Jane Austen exhibit along one side of the church; she is buried here and there is a burial stone on the floor My favorite section was the Winchester Bible exhibit with an accompanying video The quire (choir) section is awesome Nice café Note: a chester is a fortified (walled) city read more

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A truly awe inspiring cathedral set in one of the most beautiful places I've been lucky enough to visit in the UK. The cathedral itself is the last resting place of Jane Austen and you can see her tombstone embedded in the floor as you walk in the left hand side of the cathedral. The entry fees are £5 for adults and kids under 16 are free, one carer goes in free with a wheelchair. The ground floor is fully accessible and there is a wheelchair lift. The parking in Winchester is a bit of a mare but you can park unlimited with a blue badge outside the tourist information centre which is inside the Winchester Guildhall High Street Winchester. Then it's just a short walk to the cathedral. The cathedral has a fully stocked gift shop selling some wonderful keep sakes, from candles to perfumes and religious things. read more

I used to play in the grounds when i was a child and still go back just to sit there and watch the world go by. Its a beautiful place and there is not much i can add to previous reviews, except when you are visiting, check out the soldiers grave on the green and find out why you should only drink 'strong beer'! Came back for the Christmas fair & can highly recommend it! read more

Winchester Cathedral - Churches Near Me - Winchester, HAM

Winchester cathedral is a great attraction for anyone interested in architecture, history or religion. When I went they had a sculpture exhibition on. You can find out about whats going on, special events and on their website. It's very informative and has all the info you need. Alternatively you can pop into the Winchester Tourist information centre. I was interested in it's links to the legend of King Arthur and the knights of the round table. As mentioned it is very popular with foreign visitors I bumped into a Lady who was visiting from Australia, and we had a lovely chat! read more

This is an impressive and educational cathedral to visit. It's huge and full of history. The many stages of its architecture, from Norman to medieval gothic to more modern supporting work, are apparent. It's got art both ancient and modern. It has towers and crypts. It has connections to the Arthurian legends, and was the capital of England in the middle ages. It has ancient books and the tomb of Jane Austen. We timed it just right to join one of the guided tours, and so felt we really got our money's worth (only a fiver). It's a worthy visit. read more

A superb cathedral in Winchester (the former capital of England.) This is a remarkable building, with a unique acoustic. There are frequent orcheatral concerts in the cathedral which exploit this acoustic to the full. There is a lot of history to this 1000-year old building. At one point, one part of the cathedral was slowly sinking and it had to be saved. There have also been reports of a ghost being sighted inside the cathedral; this was in the form of a monk. There is a fantastic circular stained glass window at the end of the cathedral; at sunset it lights up gloriously. A cathedral not to be missed! read more

I am fascinated by cathedrals, their architecture and history. Winchester is one of my favourites. An amazing space, and with unique elements to its story. The logistics of the way the cathedral was prevented from sinking through the work of a diver, William Walker, packing concrete under the foundations is especially fascinating, and there is a fitting - if incongruous-looking - statue of him in the body of the cathedral. I loved the Gormley figure standing in the still water which gathers in the crypt. I really enjoyed the tour of the roof space and tower with an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide. read more

Im yet to go inside, its £6.40 for an adult. Outside, the building is beautiful and the green is lovely to relax on. It gets busy in the summer and in the winter feels very christmas with the market and ice rink. Worth visiting. read more

I would also add, take some time to look at the altar screen. It is a Victorian copy of the original 14th century one and is staggeringly beautiful - a stunning filigree of lacework in stone. Winchester is definitely my favourite cathedral out of all those I have seen. I like its groundedness (if there is such a word) and still has an atmosphere of prayer, unlike many of the great cathedrals. read more

Winchester Cathedral is a fabulous place to visit if you are in Winchester. This building was used in the film 'The Da Vinci code' and also its a popular destination spot for tourists as for its very recognisable. They definitely kept its old features and historic looks about it and the interior is very clean and tidy and grand! During the week, if you wanted to visit the cathedral you would have to pay but if you go on Sunday its free. The cathedral is situated in the middle of the town centre and has a large grassy area outside for a nice picnic day outing. read more

Please Help, I am a student working on a management project about Winchester cathedral and I am interested about receiving feedback about the cathedral visitor experience. I f anyone would be willing to fill in a questionnaire about their experience inside the cathedral it would be appreciated. I could send the questionnaire through email. read more