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BOOKING INFOR MATIONBookings can be made online, by phone or in person. Charges will

apply unless bookings are made in person at the Box Office.

WI N C H E STE R CATH E D R AL BOX O F F I C EVisitors’ Centre, The Close, Winchester SO23 9LS

Open: 10am – 4.30pm Monday – Friday & 11am – 3pm Saturday

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F R I E N DS O F WI N C H E STE R CATH E D R ALTickets for Friends’ events are available in person from the Friends’

Office, 2 The Close, Winchester SO23 9LS, call 01962 857 245 or

email lesley.bestwick@winchester-cathedral.org.uk.

CATH E D R AL AD M I SS I O NNormal opening hours for sightseeing are from

9am – 5pm Monday – Saturday and 12.30 – 3pm Sunday.

Please note, owing to special services and events, temporary closures

may be necessary. Please check the website if making a special visit.

Adults: £8 | Seniors: £6 | Students: £5

Children under 16 (with family): FREE | Audio tour: £3

R E G U L AR TO U R SCathedral Tours: A great introduction to the Cathedral, its

history and treasures. Available on the hour from 10am – 3pm

Monday – Saturday, admission fees apply.

Audio Tour: Voiced by actor David Suchet, this flexible tour allows

you to explore the Cathedral in your own time. Includes music by

the Cathedral Choir. £3 charge applies.

Tower Tours: Climb the 213 steps to the top of the tower and

experience magnificent views across the city. See the ringing

chamber, the great Cathedral bells and walk the full length of the

nave roof. See website for tour times. Tickets: £6, available from

the Cathedral Entrance Desk.

Crypt Tours: Explore one of the oldest parts of Cathedral. The crypt

provides a stunning setting for Antony Gormley’s sculpture Sound II.

Tours run at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm Monday – Saturday (not

available when the crypt is flooded).

Free Children’s Trail: This illustrated trail provides a fun and active

way to explore the Cathedral. Discover a rich and fascinating history

and find out about some of the characters and major historic events

that have helped to shape our nation.

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T H U R S DAY 8 J U N E – SAT U R DAY 3 0 S E P T E M B E R

E XH I B ITI O N

INSPIRED BY THE WORD'Inspired by the Word' is a multi-venue visual arts exhibition by

contemporary artists celebrating the literature of Hampshire writers

– Jane Austen, Edward Thomas and Gilbert White. The theme chosen

for Winchester Cathedral’s exhibition is Jane Austen and artists who

have been inspired by both the author and the Cathedral setting.

The exhibition will showcase sculpture, letter carving and works in

other media. Visitors will come across the works as they explore the

building, prompting moments of reflection about the author.

Other venues participating in this event are Gilbert White's garden

at The Wakes in Selborne, Petersfield Physic Garden and Museum

(new galleries), Chawton House Library and the Red House Museum

garden, Christchurch.

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LUNCHTIME RECITALSAdmission is free for all the lunchtime recitals – a retiring collection

will be in place to defray costs. Full details of each event can be

obtained from the website.

T U E S DAY 1 AU G UST AT 1 PM PAU L TU R N E R (PIAN O)A chance to hear Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition in its original

version for piano. Our series continues until October.

T U E S DAY 8 AU G UST AT 1 PM C L AI R E J O N E S (HAR P) AN D F R I E N DSClaire will be returning once more not just with her percussionist

husband Chris Marshall but with no fewer than 25 harpists who

will share ten harps.

T U E S DAY 15 AU G UST AT 1 PMCARO LYN C R AI G (O RGAN) (O U N D LE R E CITAL AWAR D)Carolyn’s programme will include Bach’s Fantasy and Fugue

in G minor.

T U E S DAY 22 AU G UST AT 1 PMNAD I N E B E N JA M I N (SO PR AN O) AR IAS AN D M O R ENadine has performed in many operas including the title role in

Tosca for English Touring Opera.

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T U E S DAY 29 AU G UST AT 1 PMLUCY H UM PH R IS (TRUM PET) TRUM PET VI RTUOSILucy is now in her third year at the Royal Academy of Music and

we are delighted to welcome her back.

T U E S DAY 5 S E P T E M B E R AT 1 PMR I C HAR D PR AT T AN D J O H N M I N E T T ( TE N O R S)Richard is well known in Winchester as not only is he a lay clerk

in the Cathedral but also appears as a soloist with many groups in

the area. He will be joined by John Minett who is a member of the

Cathedral’s Chamber Choir.

T U E S DAY 12 S E P T E M B E R AT 1 PMI N D E X CAN TO RU MOnce more Mark Williams will be directing this fine group of

singers in a very eclectic programme of music including works by

De Monte, Byrd, Twist and Siffre.

T U E S DAY 19 S E P T E M B E R AT 1 PME VA F I E TC H E R (SO PR AN O) WITH HAR R I E T L AWSO N PIAN OEva was a semi-finalist at the last Hampshire Singing

Competition and is making a very welcome return to Winchester

with her accompanist.

T U E S DAY 26 S E P T E M B E R AT 1 PMAN D R E W LU M S D E N AN D G E O RG E CASTLE (O RGAN I STS)This ever-popular recital, given by the resident organists at the

Cathedral, always contains exciting and unusual music.

T U E S DAY 3 OC TO B E R AT 1 PMJA M E S TU R N BU LL (O BO E )James is a distinguished oboist and his recital will be

accompanied by his pianist Libby Burgess.

T U E S DAY 1 0 OC TO B E R AT 1 PMROG E R OWE N S (PIAN O)Roger’s performances are eagerly anticipated and plans are

already in hand for him to return in 2018.

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CHILDREN’S HOLIDAY ACTIVITIESAll of these activities are free, for ages 4 to 11 but children MUST be

accompanied by an adult. Normal entrance fees for adults apply.

Drop in between 10am to 12pm or 1pm to 3pm. Last admission to

craft activity is half an hour before the session ends.

WE D N E S DAY 2 AU G UST & WE D N E S DAY 23 AU G UST 2017 M ARVE LLO U S M U S I CExplore musical instruments in the Cathedral with our free

marvellous mini-trail, then join us to make a simple musical

instrument to take home.

WE D N E S DAY 9 AU G UST & WE D N E S DAY 3 0 AU G UST 2017H E RO I C H E R ALD RYSearch for signs and symbols around the building with our

free mini-trail, then design a shield and embossed badge to

reflect your own family.

WE D N E S DAY 1 6 AU G UST 2017F U N NY FAC E SThe Cathedral is full of strange faces in wood and stone.

Hunt for them using the free mini-trail, and make a clay funny

face of your own.

AUGUSTCULT SCREENSOUTDOOR CINEMA Set in the beautiful surroundings of the Inner Close, Cult Screens

provides the country’s most luxurious and comfortable open air

cinema experience with high definition projection, giant screens and

superb audio. All events are fully seated, and there’s even a choice of

comfy seating available from deckchairs to beanbags. There’s food

and drink available, including pitcher cocktails, craft beers, wines,

fresh popcorn and different street food stalls. Gather friends, family

and sit back, relax and let Cult Screens entertain you.

T H U R S DAY 3 AU G USTBAC K TO TH E F U TU R E

F R I DAY 4 AU G USTSTAR WAR S ROG U E O N E

SAT U R DAY 5 AU G USTM A M M A M IA

Gates open at 7.30pm, film starts at 8.45pm. For further details or

to book tickets contact the Cathedral Box Office.

SAT U R DAY 5 AU G UST AT 1 0A MJAN E AU STE N TO U R S WITH CO F F E E AN D CAK EJane Austen tours followed by coffee and cake in the Refectory

will be held on the first Saturday of each month until November.

The tour will explore Jane’s connections with Winchester and the

Cathedral and will include a short walk to the house on College

Street where Jane died. Tickets £12.50 from the Cathedral Box Office.

SAT U R DAY 19 AU G UST AT 2PMC LOS E E N CO U N TE R S TO U R AN D TE AWalk the Inner Close in the footsteps of Benedictine monks and

explore over 1,000 years of history, from monastic times, through the

turbulence of the Civil War, up to the present day.

Enjoy 'Close Encounters' with the people who lived in and walked

through The Close and step briefly into their lives.

The tour starts at 2pm followed by a cream tea in the Cathedral

Refectory at 3.30pm. Tickets are £12.50 from the Cathedral Box

Office. Spaces are limited so booking is essential.

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F R I DAY 25 AU G USTW W 1 TO U R AN D C R E A M TE AThe Poetry and the Passion

‘We called it hell – they called it

Passchendaele…’ In 1917, when the war

intensified, we remember the horrors, the conflicts and the

victories as we visit all parts of the Cathedral – from the Crypt to

the Bell-ringing Chamber in the roof. Be prepared – 129 steps to

climb! The tour will last 90 minutes with a cream tea afterwards

and time to talk. Tickets: £12.50 from the Cathedral Box Office.

MO N DAY 28 AU G UST 12 – 4PM OU T E R CLOS EC E LE B R ATI O N O F R E COVE RY Supported by Winchester Cathedral

An event to raise awareness of services helping with recovery from

drug addiction, alcohol addiction and mental illness

MO N DAY 28 AU G UST AT 4PMBAN K H O LI DAY O RGAN R E CITALFeaturing Christopher Herrick, Concert Organist with a varied

programme of Verdi, Mozart, Bonnet, Reubke, Hans André

Stamm and Mons Leidvin Takle. Tickets £10 from the Cathedral

Box Office.

SEPTEMBERSAT U R DAY 2 S E P T E M B E R AT 1 0A MJAN E AU STE N TO U R S WITH CO F F E E AN D CAK ESee details from event on 5 August.

MO N DAY 4 S E P T E M B E R – SU N DAY 17 S E P T E M B E RSTAR F I S H PROJ E C T Supported by Winchester Cathedral

An installation of 145 clay fired starfish to raise awareness of suicide

among young people in the UK. The starfish represent the average

number of the young people to take their own lives annually.

THURSDAY 7 SEPTEMBER – SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBERH E R ITAG E O PE N DAY TO U R S1 0A M AN D 2PM E ACH DAYCathedral guides will be offering tours of the Cathedral Close,

including buildings not normally open to the public. The tour itinerary

will vary depending on the day and time of the tour as access to

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certain areas is restricted. Tours may include the Cathedral's brand

new, award-winning, Wessex Learning Centre and apothecary garden.

Free but must be booked via the Cathedral Box Office.

SAT U R DAY 9 S E P T E M B E R AT 7. 3 0 PMF R I E N DS’ AN N UAL LE C TU R E – J O N SO PE LThe BBC’s North America Editor Jon Sopel has been at the centre

of one of the biggest news stories of this century, the Trump

presidency. He will share his unique experience and insight into the

‘Greatest Country on Earth’. Tickets from the Cathedral Box Office

£18 for Friends, £22 for Non-Friends. Some concessions available.

LECTURE SER IES Lecture Series to mark the 500th anniversary of the

Reformation and its continuing impact today, given by

expert scholars and communicators.

T H U R S DAY 7 S E P T E M B E RProfessor Tom Greggs, The God who is Transcendent in our Midst:

Divine and Creaturely Action according to the Reformation. Held

at the University of Winchester, free of charge. Visit the University

website to book your place.

The following four lectures are in the Wessex Centre, Inner Close.

Lectures are £5 per lecture or £16 for the series. Visit the Cathedral

website to book your place.

MO N DAY 1 8 S E P T E M B E RRevd Dr Susan Durber, Renewal and Reform: Finding Common

Ground on the Reformation after the Ecumenical Movement.

WE D N E S DAY 20 S E P T E M B E RDr Michael Jagessar, A Reforming Imagination: Conversation

Points for Today.

MO N DAY 25 S E P T E M B E RProf Neil Messer, The Calling of Creatures like Us: Thinking

with Reformation Traditions

about what it means to

be Human.

T U E S DAY 26 S E P T E M B E R Prof John Barclay, Luther,

Paul and the Radical Power

of Grace.

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CULT SCREENS OUTDOOR CINEMA Set in the beautiful surroundings of the Inner Close, Cult Screens

provides the country’s most luxurious and comfortable open air

cinema experience with high definition projection, giant screens and

superb audio. All events are fully seated, and there’s even a choice of

comfy seating available from deckchairs to beanbags. There’s food

and drink available, including pitcher cocktails, craft beers, wines,

fresh popcorn and different street food stalls. Gather friends, family

and sit back, relax and let Cult Screens entertain you.

T H U R S DAY 14 SE P T E M B E RTH E G OO N I E S

F R I DAY 15 S E P TM E B E RJAWS

SAT U R DAY 1 6 S E P T E M B E RL A L A L AN D

Gates open at 7.30pm, film starts at 8.45pm. For further details or

to book tickets contact the Cathedral Box Office.

SAT U R DAY 23 S E P T E M B E R AT 7. 3 0 PMCO N C E RT: S PAN I S H E VE N I N G WITH M I C HAE L D U R R AN TMichael will be returning to the Quire of the Cathedral with a very

interesting programme entitled Guitar, the Heart of Spain. He will

be joined by flamenco guitarist Samuel Moore and Winchester

Cathedral Choir directed by George Castle. The programme includes

a performance of Castelnuova-Tedesco’s Romancero Gitano op 152

for classical guitar and chamber choir. See the website for further

details. Tickets £39.50 (includes champagne reception) from the

Cathedral Box Office.

F R I DAY 29 S E P T E M B E R AT 2PMW W 1 TO U R AN D C R E A M TE AThe Poetry and the Passion – details as for event on 25 August.

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OCTOBERSAT U R DAY 3 0 S E P T E M B E R AN D SU N DAY 1 OC TO B E R 1 0A M – 5PMHA M PS H I R E HARVE ST WE E K E N DA weekend of food and farming fun in the Cathedral Close. Plenty

to do for all ages from buying and trying the delights from the

Hampshire Fare Market to meeting animals at the on-site farm

experience. There are horse-drawn carriage rides, falconry displays,

vintage tractors and children’s activities alongside live music and

Morris dancing. A Hampshire Harvest Service with special guests will

be held in the Cathedral at 3.30pm (all welcome).

SAT U R DAY 7 OC TO B E R AT 1 0A MJAN E AU STE N TO U R S WITH CO F F E E AN D CAK ESee details from event on 5 August.

T H U R S DAY 12 OC TO B E R AT 6 . 3 0 PMF R IE N DS’ QU IZ SU PPE R , CATH E DR AL R E F ECTORYKevin Ashman from the BBC Eggheads show hosts a quiz for the

Friends. Bring a team or come as an individual, the evening includes a

one course supper. Bookings through the Friends’ Office.

WE D N E S DAY 25 OC TO B E RC H I LD R E N ’ S HALF TE R M H O LI DAY AC TIVITI E SPuppet People! Discover the real-life stories behind some of the

good, the bad and the downright ugly past people of Winchester

Cathedral with our free mini trail, and design and make a paper

puppet to take away. See details from event on 2 August to attend.

F R I DAY 27 OC TO B E R AT 2PMW W 1 TO U R AN D C R E A M TE AThe Poetry and the Passion. See details from event on 25 August.

SAT U R DAY 28 OC TO B E R AT 1 0A MSTAI N E D G L ASS TO U RJoin our guides for this informative tour

around the Cathedral’s beautiful stained

glass. Followed by a drink and cake in the

Refectory. Tickets £12.50 per person from

the Box Office.

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NOVEMBERT H U R S DAY 2 N OVE M B E R AT 2 . 3 0 PMF R I E N DS’ E VE N T ‘ G U E SS WH O ’ S CO M I N G TO D I N N E R? ’ A talk by Brian Collins. A look at Bishop William of Wykeham’s

household in the 14th century when King Richard the Second

came to dine three times in one year. Bookings through the

Friends’ Office.

SAT U R DAY 4 N OVE M B E RJAN E AU STE N TO U R S WITH CO F F E E AN D CAK ESee details from event on 5 August.

F R I DAY 1 0 N OVE M B E RW W 1 TO U R AN D C R E A M TE A The Poetry and the Passion. See details from event on 25 August.

SU N DAY 12 N OVE M B E R AT 1 0A MR E M E M B R AN C E SU N DAY S E RVI C EThe parade of veterans and

other organisations arrives at the

Cathedral at 9.30am in time for

the service at 10am. While there

is some reserving of seats all are

welcome. Alternatively the service

is relayed outside the Cathedral

and you are welcome to attend

the Act of Remembrance at the

War Memorial at 11am. We mark

the two minute silence at 11am on

11 November both in the Cathedral

and in the Refectory.

SAT U R DAY 1 8 N OVE M B E R AT 7. 3 0 PMWI N C H E STE R CO N SO RT CO N C E RT – M E SS IAHFormer Master of the Music, David Hill, returns to the Cathedral to

conduct Winchester Consort in a performance of Handel's great,

Messiah, in the intimate setting of the Quire, joined by the exquisite

voice of Nadine Benjamin, with superb local favourites: David Hurley,

Willie Kendall and Edmund Saddington, and the highly-regarded

Wessex Sinfonietta. Tickets TBC.

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MO N DAY 20 N OVE M B E R C H R I STM AS M AR K E T AN D I C E R I N K O PE N S

T H U R S DAY 23 N OVE M B E R AT 6 . 3 0 PMC H R I STM AS M AR K E T O PE N I N G C E R E M O NYJoin us for the official opening of the market and ice rink and enjoy

professional ice skating displays along with the blessing of the tree.

SAT U R DAY 25 N OVE M B E R AT 7. 3 0 PMCO N C E RT: B R AH M S’ R E QU I E MDavid Thomas will conduct Winchester Music Club and Orchestra

together with Winchester College Glee Club and Quiristers in

Brahms’ Requiem. Tickets TBC.

T H U R S DAY 3 0 N OVE M B E R AT 6 . 3 0 PML AN TE R N PAR AD EMake your own lantern and join a fun family parade starting from the

Cathedral and processing around the Outer Close. Full details will be

made available from the Cathedral website during the Autumn.

CHR ISTMASMO N DAY 20 N OVE M B E R – F R I DAY 22 D ECE M B E RC H R I STM AS M AR K E TFrom 10am daily, closes 6.30pm Sunday – Wednesday

and 7.30pm Thursday – Saturday

Find over 100 chalets sited throughout the Cathedral Close.

Exhibitors are hand-picked for their fine quality and interesting

products. There’s a food court selling seasonal treats to enjoy at

the event as well as plenty of food-related gifts. The British Crafts

Village offers a range of unique, hand-crafted goods, often sold by

the designers and makers themselves.

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MO N DAY 20 N OVE M B E R – SU N DAY 7 JAN UARYI C E R I N KFrom 10am every day (closed Christmas Day),

last session starts at 8.00pm.

This impressive real ice rink is situated in the centre of the

Cathedral Inner Close and now boasts a clear roof, providing a

rain-free skate whatever the weather. The Cathedral and, for much

of the time, the Christmas Market, provides an incredible backdrop

to this winter playground. Children’s fun skate penguins are available

to hire from the skate fit marquee. Sessions last for one hour and

include time to fit skates (allowing approximately 45–50 minutes

on the ice). Tickets include free skate hire and will be available from

the Cathedral Box Office from 1 September.

MONDAY 20 NOVEMBER – SATURDAY 16 DECEMBER C H R I STM AS TOWE R TO U R S Various dates and times

Experience the best views over Winchester and the Cathedral

Christmas Market and Ice Rink from the top of the Cathedral tower,

followed by tea, coffee and mince pies. Tickets £15. Details from the

Cathedral Box Office.

MONDAY 20 NOVEMBER – SATURDAY 16 DECEMBERT WI LI G HT TOWE R TO U R SVarious dates and times

Experience the best views over Winchester and the Cathedral

Christmas Market and Ice Rink form the top of the Cathedral tower,

followed by mulled wine and mince pies. Tickets £20. Details from

the Cathedral Box Office.

T H U R S DAY 7 D ECE M B E R AT 7.45PMCO N C E RT: I N AI D O F TH E M U R R AY PAR I S H TRU ST AN D B R E AST CAN C E R HAVE NChristmas Concert Celebrity speakers: Hugh Bonneville, David

Tennant, Olivia Coleman and Timothy West. Tickets TBC.

SAT U R DAY 9 D ECE M B E R AT 7. 3 0 PMTH E WAYN F LE TE S I N G E R S: BAC H ’ S C H R I STM AS O R ATO R IOThe Waynflete Singers’ annual Christmas concert features Bach’s

glorious Christmas Oratorio and his great sequence of seasonal

cantatas, complete with jubilant choruses, festive trumpets and

heart-stirring arias. Tickets from £12.50 available from the Box Office

from 9 October.

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SU N DAY 1 0 D ECE M B E RTH E S N OWM ANAn afternoon and evening performance of the world renowned

animated Christmas classic ‘The Snowman’, with live orchestral

music and performances by the Cathedral choristers. Tickets TBC.

F R I DAY 15 D ECE M B E R AT 1 1 . 3 0A M – 12 N OO NCHRISTMAS STORYTE LLING FOR PRE-SCHOOLE RSHear the Christmas Story told with the help of props. No booking

required. Admission fees apply.

F R I DAY 15 D ECE M B E R AT 7PMCATH E D R AL CARO L CO N C E RTAn evening of musical entertainment featuring the Cathedral Choirs

hosted by BBC South Today's Sally Taylor. Tickets TBC.

SAT U R DAY 1 6 D ECE M B E R AT 7. 3 0 PMD I C K E N S IAN C H R I STM ASFollowing last year’s success, The Sound Ensemble return to present

their dramatised interpretation of Dickens’ A Christmas Carol,

interspersed with music and carols. Tickets TBC.

MO N DAY 1 8 D ECE M B E R , WE D N E S DAY 20 AN D T H U R S DAY 21 D ECE M B E R AT 6 . 3 0 PMCATH E D R AL CO M M U N IT Y CARO L S E RVI C E SA wonderful service filled with beautiful music sung by the Cathedral

Choir. The first service is ticketed, with priority booking for the

Cathedral Community, any remaining tickets will be available via the

Cathedral box office from 13 November.

The second and third service are not ticketed and all are

welcome. Each service is followed by a Christmas candlelit supper

in The Refectory.

Supper Tickets: Enjoy a three course meal after the service within

the Refectory, tickets from the Cathedral Box Office.

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