Hampshire, United Kingdom
Explore the longest medieval cathedral in the world and view the 13th-century Round Table. Compare tours, entry costs, and transport options for your 2026 visit.
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Discover the distinct historical areas of these ancient buildings.
Jane Austen is buried in the Cathedral nave.
Her 1817 memorial stone makes no mention of her novels.
Plan your visit
Allow at least two hours to see both sites. The Cathedral takes around 60 minutes.
Summer offers reliable walking weather. November and December feature the famous Christmas Market.
Direct trains from London Waterloo take one hour. Both sites are a 10-minute walk from the station.
Cathedral entry is £14. The Great Hall costs £9.00 for an adult ticket.
Winchester Cathedral holds the record for the longest medieval nave in the world. Construction began in 1079 under Norman rule. The building features an early Norman crypt that often floods during heavy rain.
A short walk away, the Great Hall is the last surviving part of Winchester Castle. It houses a massive 13th-century replica of King Arthur's Round Table. The tabletop measures 18 feet across and weighs 1.2 tons.
Visitors can easily walk between the two historic sites. Read our guide on Getting Here for travel directions, or check Ticket Prices to budget your day.
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375 reviews of the guided walking tour on Viator
Bryan was a great informative, fun guide. We learnt so much about Winchester and we’d highly recommend the tour.
Highly enjoyable tour with a very knowledgeable guide, Bryan. Thoroughly recommend. Thanks Bryan!
Our guide was very knowledgeable and explained the British history and the Winchester history we were seeing. I would recommend this tour to anyone going to the first time. We did this first thing in the morning and then explored on our own afterwards and felt comfortable wandering around where our guide had taken us.
We had an absolute wonderful day. Lily is probably the best tour guide we've ever had on any excursion ever. We learned so much about Winchester and its history, and she was very passionate about it.
Bryan was great at telling us lots of stories and history about Winchester - delivered in an informal and very entertaining manner. Highly recommended.
Very enjoyable and informative evening . Brian was a great guide .Learned loads of things about Winchesters history ….would recommend .
Travel tips
Getting HereTransport options for reaching Winchester from London and beyond.Read 
Ticket PricesFind current admission costs and online discounts for your visit.Read 
Best time to visitChoose between summer weather or the winter Christmas Market.Read 
What to WearPractical clothing tips for Winchester Cathedral and the Great Hall.Read 
Visiting with KidsPlan a family visit with free entry details and activities.Read 
Winchester vs SalisburyCompare Winchester Cathedral and Salisbury Cathedral to plan your day.Read Adult entry is around £14 at the door, or £13 if booked online. Students pay £8, and children aged 12 to 16 pay £6. Under 11s enter for free. Check Ticket Prices for more details.
It is a 13th-century replica, not the legendary table of King Arthur. The table dates to around 1290. It measures 18 feet across and bears the names of 24 Arthurian knights.
Jane Austen is buried in the nave of Winchester Cathedral. She died in 1817 at the age of 41. Her original memorial stone does not mention her literary achievements.
You should allow at least 60 minutes for the Cathedral. The nave alone takes about 20 minutes to appreciate. You need an extra 15 minutes to view the early Norman crypt.
Yes, standard admission for an adult is £9.00. Tickets for children aged 5 to 15 cost £6.50. Concessions are available for £8.00.
The Cathedral is famous for having the longest medieval nave in the world, measuring 558 feet. It is also renowned as the final resting place of novelist Jane Austen.
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