Winchester College War Cloister Tours

Winchester

Type:Heritage & History

Winchester College, College Street, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9NA

Tel: 01962 621 209

Winchester College's War Cloister

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Commemorating 100 years since the opening of Winchester College's tranquil private war memorial, these thought-provoking tours bring to life the stories of the pupils and teachers from Winchester who died in both World Wars and subsequent conflicts, as well as the architecture, symbolism, and impact of War Cloister today. It has been described by Historic England as the largest private war memorial in Europe.


TOUR TIMES: Saturdays 2pm.  Other tours guided tours also available including College Tours, Archives Tours, Garden Tours and more. Visit the website for full details. 

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Season (3 May 2025)
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Saturday14:00 - 15:00
Season (7 June 2025)
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Saturday14:00 - 15:00
Season (5 July 2025)
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Saturday14:00 - 15:00
Season (2 Aug 2025)
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Saturday14:00 - 15:00

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