Fellows' Library Tours - Winchester College

The Fellows’ Library at Winchester College was established at the beginning of the 15th century. It now contains more than ten thousand volumes, from medieval manuscripts to contemporary artists' books. As part of the Heritage Open Days 2024 festival at Winchester College, visitors are invited to join an tour of the Fellows’ Library with the Fellows’ Librarian and Keeper of Collections at Winchester College, Dr Richard Foster.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

13.00, 14.15

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 Enterprises

Telephone number:

+441962621227

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please pre-book tickets for these tours using the link below.

Booking website:

https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EXVY

Booking opens:

02 Jun 2025 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

13 Sep 2025 01:00 PM

Accessibility details

Regrettably, the historic nature of the site means that this tour is not accessible to those with mobility restrictions. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the accessibility of our tours.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

15

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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