Archives Tours - Winchester College

Uniquely, the College Archives are housed in the same rooms built for their storage in the 1390s, situated in the heart of our ancient buildings.

This tour provides the opportunity to explore these rarely-accessible spaces which preserve centuries of Winchester College history. Documents and artefacts relating to the history of the school and the local area will be on display.

Archives tours are delivered by our College Archivist, Suzanne.

Timings

Friday 18 September:

10.00, 12.00

Location & directions

College Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NA

Directions:

Parking is limited around the College and visitors are advised to use public transport, the Park and Ride, or city centre car parks. Follow signs to the Cathedral and walk through the Cathedral Close to St Swithun’s Street, turn left under Kingsgate Arch and bear left into College Street. The Porters’ Lodge (main entrance) to the College can be found on the right hand side.

Contact on day:

Winchester College Tours Coordinator

Telephone number:

+441962621227

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book in advance via www.winchestercollegeheritage.org/whats-on. Bookings will open on Thursday 27th August 2026.

Booking contact name:

Winchester College Tours Coordinator

Booking telephone number:

+441962621209

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://www.winchestercollegeheritage.org/whats-on

Booking opens:

27 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

18 Sep 2026 10:00 AM

Accessibility details

Please note that access to the Archives is via two spiral stone staircases of 36 & 52 steps each, with no handrails. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the accessibility of our tours.

Additional information

Max number of people:

20

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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