In short
- Cathedral adult tickets cost £14 at the door or £13 online.
- The Great Hall charges a separate £9.00 adult entry fee.
- Children under 11 enter the cathedral for free.
In this article
- How much does it cost to enter Winchester Cathedral?
- Does the cathedral ticket act as an annual pass?
- Do you have to pay to get into the Great Hall Winchester?
- How much is a combined visit to both attractions?
- What does the Winchester Cathedral ticket include?
- Is there a discount for families visiting Winchester Cathedral?
Winchester Cathedral and the Great Hall require separate admission tickets. You can save money by booking cathedral entry online before you arrive. The adult cathedral ticket also acts as a 12-month pass, letting you return for a full year at no extra cost.
How much does it cost to enter Winchester Cathedral?
Adult admission to Winchester Cathedral is £14 at the door or £13 if booked online.
Student tickets cost £8, and children aged 12 to 16 cost £6. Children under 11 can enter the cathedral for free. Crypt tours are included in your standard admission, though flooding sometimes closes the crypt in winter.
| Ticket Type | Cathedral Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (At door) | £14 |
| Adult (Online) | £13 |
| Student | £8 |
| Child (12-16) | £6 |
| Child (Under 11) | Free |
Does the cathedral ticket act as an annual pass?
Yes, your standard Winchester Cathedral adult admission acts as a 12-month pass.
This means you can return to the cathedral multiple times over a full year without paying again. The annual pass is a great benefit if you plan to visit the famous Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market in November or December.
Do you have to pay to get into the Great Hall Winchester?
Yes, the Great Hall charges a separate admission fee.
Adult entry to the Great Hall is £9.00. Concession tickets are £8.00, and children aged 5 to 15 cost £6.50. Children under 5 enter the Great Hall for free. This ticket lets you see the 13th-century Round Table and Queen Eleanor's Garden.
How much is a combined visit to both attractions?
Visiting both the Cathedral and the Great Hall costs an adult £22 if booked online.
Because the two sites operate separately, there is no official joint ticket. You will need to pay £13 online for the Cathedral and £9.00 at the Great Hall. Bring a debit or credit card, as both sites use card payments for entry, gift shops, and cafes.
What does the Winchester Cathedral ticket include?
Your ticket grants access to the main cathedral floor, the nave, and Jane Austen's grave.
It also covers access to the early Norman crypt, which houses the Antony Gormley statue 'Sound II'. Note that tower tours require advanced booking, sensible footwear, and a signed health and safety declaration.
Is there a discount for families visiting Winchester Cathedral?
Families can save money because children under 11 enter the cathedral for free.
Older children (12-16) cost £6. For the Great Hall, children under 5 are free, while those aged 5 to 15 cost £6.50. For more family planning advice, read Visiting with Kids.
Questions travellers ask
Where is Jane Austen buried?
Jane Austen was buried in Winchester Cathedral in 1817 at the age of 41. Her grave is located inside the main building, and access is included in your standard admission ticket.
Is the Round Table in Winchester real?
The Round Table in the Great Hall dates to around 1290, making it a 13th-century replica rather than King Arthur's actual table. It measures 18 feet across and weighs 1.2 tons.
Can you visit the crypt at Winchester Cathedral?
Yes, crypt tours are included in your standard admission. However, check availability during winter, as the crypt regularly floods and may be closed for safety.
