Winchester College
One of England's oldest public schools, founded in 1382, where you can join a guided tour of its medieval courtyards, chapel and the 'Schoolroom' classroom.
Winchester College was founded in 1382 by William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester. It is the oldest continuously operating school in England and shares its founder with New College, Oxford. The college's courtyards, the 14th-century chapel with its wooden fan-vaulted ceiling, the 17th-century Schoolroom and the cloisters are all well preserved. Visitors can join only a roughly one-hour paid guided tour (about £10), which must be booked on the website. A small collection museum displays the school's treasures. It is located south of the cathedral, next to Wolvesey Castle.
Opening hours
Guided tours by timed session; reservation required
Nearby sights
- Winchester Cathedral
- Wolvesey Castle (Old Bishop's Palace)
- Statue of Alfred the Great
- Buttercross & High Street
- Winchester City Mill
- Westgate Museum
- The Great Hall & Round Table
- Winchester Military Museums