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Cathedral Shop

Housed in an old Coach House 25 m from the West Front of the Cathedral, this shop offers a range of gifts, many of them unique to the cathedral.

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Hours: Mar-Oct: daily 9:30AM–5:30PM; Nov-Feb: daily 9:30AM–5:00PM
Website: winchester-cathedral.org.uk (opens in a new tab)

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The Refectory
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Winchester Cathedral
A Norman cathedral begun in 1079, containing the Winchester Bible and featuring the longest Gothic nave in the world. The cathedral was built on rafts floating on a peat marsh! For 800 years the raft was able to carry the weight but, by the 19th century, the cathedral was in danger of collapse and the foundations were rebuilt by a diver working underwater; look out for the statue and story of this "Winchester Diver" if you visit. The cathedral is the venue for regular recitals and concerts, and hosts Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's Summer Series. The famous English novelist Jane Austen died in Winchester in 1817 and is buried in the cathedral. A statue by British artist Anthony Gormley is to be found, somewhat unexpectedly, in the crypt of the cathedral. Hidden away in cathedral Close is the Dean Garnier Garden, which offers splendid views of the cathedral. Pay special attention to the stonework, and how the medieval builders suffered from problems with subsidence.
Mon–Sat 9:30AM–6PM; Sun 12:30PM–3PM (restricted access during services)Adults £7.50; concessions £5.50; students £4; under 16s free. The Tower Tour and Audio Tour cost an additional £6 and £3 respectively
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The Old Vine
On the Square near to the cathedral entrance, this pub offers a surprisingly good selection of real ales although seating can be at a premium and it gives the impression that it would rather be a bistro than a pub.
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Winchester City Museum
A family-friendly council-run museum which tells the story of Winchester from the Iron Age to the present day. Multilingual audioguides and hands-on children's activities are available.
Apr–Oct: Mon–Sat 10AM–5PM, Sun noon–5PM; Nov–Mar: Tue–Sat 10AM–4PM, Sun noon–4PMAdult: £7.75, concessions: £7.00, child (5-16 years): £5.50, under 5s: free, family (up to 5 people, maximum 2 adults): £25.50. Multi-attraction tickets are also available