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 2026 festival at Winchester College, visitors are invited to join a tour of the Fellows’ Library with the Fellows’ Librarian and Keeper of Collections at Winchester College, Dr Richard Foster.

Timings

Friday 18 September:

14.00, 15.00

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 27 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:

17 Sep 2026 02:00 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 number of people:

20

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s)

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