Enjoy a one-hour tour of Winchester College's Archives.

The College Archives record the history of the school, its estates, buildings and pupils from its foundation. Uniquely, the Archives are housed in the same rooms built for their storage in the 1390s, and due to the quality of that provision, remain remarkably well preserved. This tour allows a rare opportunity to view two medieval rooms which house the school’s Archives, as well as documents and artefacts relating to the school’s history which will be on display. The tour will be delivered by our College Archivist, Suzanne.

Timings & Tours 

Saturday 13 September: 12pm

Location & directions 

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

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.

Booking information 

Pre-booking requirement: Pre-booking required. Please pre-book this tour using the link below.

Booking opens: 02 Jun 2025 09:00 AM

Booking closes: 13 Sep 2025 12:00 PM

Max no of people per tour: 15

Est. tour duration: 1 hours