Winchester Cathedral

Have you visited the Jane Austen Poetry Exhibition yet? Here for a limited time only, it's your chance to view an original manuscript of Jane Austen alongside other unique exhibits. Entry included with your annual pass. bit.ly/4kSCodJ Visit before 19th October.

#OnThisDay in 1554, Queen Mary I married Philip II of Spain at Winchester Cathedral. The date chosen for the wedding was the feast of St James, patron saint of Spain, 25th July. Watch our Mary Tudor series to learn more: bit.ly/3Lhro9C

#OnThisDay in 1817, Jane Austen was buried inside Winchester Cathedral, six days after she died. Her funeral was attended by three of her brothers, and one of her nephews. Visitors still travel worldwide to pay their respects at Jane Austen's grave inside the cathedral.

In loving memory of our dear Cathedral Chaplain, Canon Gary Philbrick, who died a year ago today. In the Guardian Angels chapel today you'll find a framed photo of Canon Gary alongside a candle. All are welcome to visit the chapel for prayer and reflection as we remember him.

#VisitingChoirs Winchester Cathedral has opportunities for visiting choirs to sing services during school breaks, whilst the cathedral’s resident choirs are away. Read more here: bit.ly/44YF96N

This time last week the bellringers were celebrating the Feast day of St Swithun, Patron Saint of Winchester Cathedral 🔔🎉 Missed the bells? You can watch them here: bit.ly/46QSf8y

Thanks to Red Air Media Wiltshire and Dorset for filming this internal fly through of the Nave: bit.ly/4lGVeVT 🤩 Which part of the cathedral would you like to see up-close next? Comment below ⬇️

The @dailymail share 'How to spend 48 hours following the trial of Jane Austen in Winchester'. Read more: bit.ly/4lCSiJC Great inspiration if you're planning a trip to Winchester to celebrate 250 years of Jane and not sure where to start!

It's not too late to visit the art installation in the North Transept! More than 2,000 cardboard creatures of land, sea and air have been created by Year 6 leavers from across the Diocese of Winchester bit.ly/3QYcUif 📷Solent News/Simon Czapp

#OnThisDay Jane Austen died in Winchester on the 18th July 1817, and was buried inside Winchester Cathedral six days later on the 24th July. If you'd like to celebrate the life of Jane you can view a range of events here: bit.ly/3BV2GuQ #JaneAusten

Don't forget to pick up your Jane Austen souvenirs in the Winchester Cathedral Gift Shop 👒 As well as our best-sellers, we have a range of new gifts from baseball caps to home fragrances. 📍🕘Open daily 9.30am - 5.00pm.

The 2025 Southern Cathedrals Festival starts today 🎉 ⛪Taking place at Salisbury Cathedral this year 🎵Bringing together the renowned choirs of @chicathedral , @SalisburyCath and Winchester Cathedrals 🤩Concerts, workshops and more Tickets🎟️: bit.ly/44sEiMr

#StSwithunsDay Did you know that the Shrine of St Swithun is depicted on one of the cushions located in the Quire stalls?

#StSwithunsDay The vestment on the left is the St Swithun Cope. It was made for Bishop Garbett (later Archbishop of York), and worn by him at the coronation of George VI. The hood depicts the apples and raindrops associated with the legend of St Swithun 🍏🌧️

#StSwithunsDay Did you know that St Swithun's Shrine was destroyed during the Reformation? You can imagine what it might have looked at when you visit the Kings and Scribes exhibition. Plan your visit: bit.ly/33ndbG5

Today marks #StSwithunsDay One of St Swithun's most famous miracles tells of a simple act of human kindness to a poor woman. When crossing the bridge, she was jostled and dropped her basket of eggs. The saint took pity on her – and made her broken eggs whole.

The College of Canons Evensong with Installation of a Companion of St Swithun will take place at 5.30pm tomorrow. Nigel Atkinson Esq. (pictured) will be installed as a Companion of St Swithun. All are welcome to attend in-person or online via live stream. @hantsconnect

Today at 10.00am the Foundation Day Eucharist will take place. Everyone is welcome to attend this occasion where the Cathedral receives its charge from the Bishop of Winchester, The Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen, as ‘the seat of the Bishop and a centre of worship and mission’.

Today the Friends of Winchester Cathedral Evensong will take place at 4.30pm. This service will include a farewell to Bruce Parker as Chairman of the Friends, and installation of The Reverend Canon Charles Stewart as a Companion of St Swithun. All are welcome to attend.

Tickets are now available for our Summer Family Craft Workshops inside @WinCathedral winchester-cathedral.org.uk/event/children… #FridayVibes