Join us for a tour of Winchester Cathedral to explore the history of the British Empire through the art and language of memorials from this period.

This tour of Winchester Cathedral will explore how the British Empire was presented in the art and language of memorials during the 19th century. Visitors will be introduced to a range of notable types of memorial from the period and reflect on what we can understand about the British Empire from what we can see in the Cathedral. The tour, which will last between 45-60 minutes, will be followed by a 45-minute workshop with refreshments, to give visitors a chance to discuss the tour and ask questions.

Timings & Tours 

Saturday 13th September: Session 1 at 10am-2pm, or Session 2 at 1pm-3pm

Location & directions 

Directions: Please wait outside the front of the Cathedral opposite the War Memorial and a member of the team will meet you there.

Booking information 

Pre-booking requirement: Pre-booking required

Booking conditions: Please contact curator.enquiries@winchester-cathedral.org.uk to reserve a space on either tour. Please provide your name and the names of anyone attending with you. Spaces can be transferred with notice of up to 48 hours in advance. Please wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour and notify us in your booking whether you have any access needs of which we should be aware.

Booking contact name: Eleanor Swire

Booking email: curator.enquiries@winchester-cathedral.org.uk

Booking opens: Wednesday 4th June 2025 at 12am

Booking closes: Wednesday 10th September 2025 at 12am

Max no of people per tour: 12

Estimated tour duration: 2 hours