College Tours - Winchester College

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.

Timings & Tours

Friday 13 September:

14.15, 15.30

Saturday 14 September:

14.15, 15.30

Location & directions

College Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NA

Directions:

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.

Contact on day:

Winchester College Enterprises

Telephone number:

+441962621227

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking preferred

Booking conditions:

Please pre-book here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/winchester-college

Booking contact name:

Winchester College Enterprises

Booking telephone number:

+441962621209

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/winchester-college

Booking opens:

15 Jul 2024 12:00 PM

Accessibility details

Winchester College is committed to making as many of its events as possible accessible to all. Regrettably, the historic nature of the site means a small number of spaces can only be accessed via steps or stairs. Please do contact us if you have any questions regarding the accessibility of College Tours.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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