Cathedrals · South East England
Winchester Cathedral
Also known as: Eglwys Gadeiriol Caerwynt, Ardeaglais Winchester
In or near Winchester.
Winchester Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity and of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and of Saint Swithun in Winchester, is the cathedral of the city of Winchester, England, and i
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester · 0.9 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Winchester Cathedral, you can take a train to Winchester station, which is 0.9 km away. The postcode for the cathedral is SO23 9LG. The site is wheelchair accessible, and entry details are not provided.
About
Winchester Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity and of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and of Saint Swithun in Winchester, is the cathedral of the city of Winchester, England, and is among the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. The cathedral is the seat of the bishop of Winchester and is the mother church for the ancient Diocese of Winchester. It is run by a dean and chapter, under the dean of Winchester. The cathedral as it stands today was built from 1079 to 1532 and is dedicated to numerous saints, most notably Swithun. It has a very long and very wide nave in the Perpendicular Gothic style, an Early English retroquire, and Norman transepts and tower. With an overall length of 558 feet (170 m), it is the longest medieval cathedral in the world. With an area of 53,480 square feet (4,968 m2), it is also the sixth-largest cathedral by area in the UK, surpassed only by Liverpool, St Paul's, York, Westminster (RC) and Lincoln. A major tourist attraction, the cathedral attracted 365,000 visitors in 2019, an increase of 12,000 from 2018.
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Official information
Winchester Cathedral is a historic place of worship that has welcomed visitors for over 900 years. Guests can explore its rich history, attend services, and participate in various events throughout the year.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Winchester Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity and of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and of Saint Swithun in Winchester, is the cathedral of the city of Winchester, England, and is among the largest of its kind in Northern Europe. The cathedral is the seat of the bishop of Winchester and is the mother church for the ancient Diocese of Winchester. It is run by a dean and chapter, under the dean of Winchester. The cathedral as it stands today was built from 1079 to 1532 and is dedicated to numerous saints, most notably Swithun. It has a very long and very wide nave in the Perpendicular Gothic style, an Early English retroquire, and Norman transepts and tower. With an overall length of 558 feet (170 m), it is the longest medieval cathedral in the world. With an area of 53,480 square feet (4,968 m2), it is also the sixth-largest cathedral by area in the UK, surpassed only by Liverpool, St Paul's, York, Westminster (RC) and Lincoln. A major tourist attraction, the cathedral attracted 365,000 visitors in 2019, an increase of 12,000 from 2018.
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Background
Architecture
Winchester Cathedral is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe and the longest in overall length. The building shows the development of the architectural building styles from the dramatic Norman work of the transepts, right through to the late Perpendicular Gothic work in the east end. The present building was begun in 1079 and was completed in 1532. It has a cruciform plan, with a long nave, transepts, central crossing tower, choir, presbytery and lady chapel. The central tower, which rises only one story above the steeply pitched roof of the nave, was rebuilt in the Norman style following its collapse in 1107. There are indications it was originally intended to be higher,…
Visiting
In common with many other Anglican cathedrals in the United Kingdom, an admission fee has been charged for visitors to enter the cathedral since March 2006. Visitors may request an annual pass for the same price as a single admission.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.0606, -1.3131
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Winchester, unparished area
- Postcode
- SO23 9LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Phone
- 01962 857275
- Nearest railway station
- Winchester — 0.9 km
- Opening
- Monday–Saturday 9.00am–5.00pm; Sunday 12.30pm–3.00pm
- Official site
- www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Winchester Cathedral (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Winchester Cathedral?
- Winchester Cathedral is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO23 9LG), in the parish of Winchester, unparished area.
- What is Winchester Cathedral?
- Winchester Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity and of Saint Peter and Saint Paul and of Saint Swithun in Winchester, is the cathedral of the city of Winchester, England, and i
- How do I get to Winchester Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO23 9LG.
- Is Winchester Cathedral a protected site?
- Yes — Winchester Cathedral is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Itchen - 2000227 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Winchester Cathedral?
- The nearest railway station is Winchester, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO23 9LG.