Winchester College, Hampshire

Winchester College is an independent school for boys. It has existed in its present location for over 600 years and claims the longest unbroken history of any school in England. It is the oldest of the original nine English public schools defined by the Public Schools Act 1868 which also included Eton, Harrow and Charterhouse.

Guided tours are run for the public on a daily basis. The tours of the school concentrate on the mediaeval heart of the College, and include Chamber Court; the 14th century Gothic Chapel, with one of the earliest examples of a wooden vaulted roof; College Hall, the original Scholars' dining room; School, the seventeenth century redbrick schoolroom and the original mediaeval cloister.

Situated on the south side of Chamber Court, the Chapel is part of the original College buildings and retains its original wooden fan-vaulted ceiling. The Chapel's most remarkable feature is its stained glass. The East window depicts the stem of Jesse. Down the Chapel's north and south sides is a collection of saints.

Opening Times

Guided Tours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday:
10.45 am, 12 noon, 2.15 pm & 3.30 pm
Tuesday, Thursday: 10.45 am 12 noon.
Sunday: 2.15 pm & 3.30 pm

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Ticket Prices

Adults £6.00;
Students and senior citizens £5.00
Free to Friends of Winchester College on production of membership card.

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Disabled Facilities

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More Information

Telephone: 01962 621209
Email: Enterprises@wincoll.ac.uk

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