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London Concertante presents Vivaldi, Mozart & Bach

This concert opens with one of the most recognisable pieces in classical music: Mozart’s Eine kleine Nachtmusik. From its sparkling first bars to its lively finale, this serenade is a burst of pure sunshine—effortlessly joyful and instantly familiar to anyone who has ever dipped a toe into the world of classical music.

Sat 13 Jun20:30Friends of Winchester Cathedral

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London Concertante presents A Night at the Opera

Experience the thrill, drama, and romance of some of opera’s most beloved and immersive stories, performed by acclaimed live orchestra, London Concertante, and some of the UK’s greatest opera singers – all presented by spectacular candlelight as part of their sell-out Candlelight Concerts series

Sat 4 Jul20:30Friends of Winchester Cathedral

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Behind Locked Doors Tour

This tour offers a unique glimpse into the Cathedral’s most secret and atmospheric spaces. You’ll begin by visiting exquisitely decorated Chantry Chapels, home to the tombs of powerful medieval bishops whose influence shaped both church and state. From there, you’ll explore the Holy Sepulchre Chapel, where rare 12th-century wall paintings survive as a remarkable link to the Cathedral’s early history.

Tue 7 Jul15:15Friends of Winchester Cathedral

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Libera

Libera is an internationally renowned boys’ vocal group whose distinctive sound blends the traditions of the English choral heritage with a contemporary musical language. Their performances, characterised by purity of tone and luminous harmonies, have captivated audiences in cathedrals, major churches and prestigious concert halls across the world.

Fri 24 Jul20:30Friends of Winchester Cathedral

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Wed 5 Aug11:30Friends of Winchester Cathedral

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Jane Austen and Winchester Tour

Jane Austen admired Winchester Cathedral deeply, and it became the setting for the final chapter of her life.

Wed 5 Aug11:30Friends of Winchester Cathedral

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Stitched and Woven Tour

Many readers will be familiar with Tracy Chevalier’s novel A Single Thread, but fewer realise that the embroidered kneelers and cushions created by Louisa Pesel and Sybil Blunt remain in daily use in the Cathedral Quire. This tour tells the real story behind these extraordinary works and the wider revival of ecclesiastical embroidery in the early 20th century.

Thu 13 Aug11:30Friends of Winchester Cathedral

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William Walker MVO Tour - The Winchester Cathedral Diver

In the early 1900s the Cathedral, built about 950 years ago on marshy ground, was subsiding and in danger of collapse – desperate measures were needed to save it.

Fri 21 Aug11:30Friends of Winchester Cathedral

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Flower Demonstration

Rooted in an ethos of sustainability and appreciation for the natural environment, this demonstration will celebrate the richness of locally sourced materials and the creativity they inspire.

Tue 15 Sept15:00Friends of Winchester Cathedral

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Hampshire’s Magnificent Meadows

In 2024 Rachel Remnant and CPRE Hampshire set up the Bar End Meadows project, which has grown into Hampshire’s Magnificent Meadows project.

Wed 16 Sept15:00Friends of Winchester Cathedral

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Growing and Creating Colour from Plants

Discover how flowers, leaves and roots can be grown, foraged and transformed into natural dyes, inks and pigments.

Thu 17 Sept15:00Friends of Winchester Cathedral

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Lawns are Overrated: Why your Garden wants to be Wild

We’ll discuss practical techniques to garden alongside the natural world and how we have taken this mindset through our gardens of Winchester Cathedral. There’ll be plenty of take-home ideas and practical messages to get the biodiversity thriving in your back yard.

Fri 18 Sept15:00Friends of Winchester Cathedral

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From classic cathedral tours to special interest tours, browse the opportunities for a deeper exploration of Winchester Cathedral.

Tue 22 Sept11:30Friends of Winchester Cathedral

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University of Winchester Welcome Week

Beautifully sung service of Evensong of the English Choral Tradition, taking place in the magnificent Quire. Time to let go of all your worries and enjoy the peace and beauty of this sacred place. Worship and prayer is always free of charge at Winchester Cathedral.

Thu 24 Sept18:30Friends of Winchester Cathedral

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London Concertante presents Radiohead Reimagined

From the guitar-driven anthems of The Bends and OK Computer—widely considered among the greatest rock albums in history—to the more experimental soundscapes of Kid A and In Rainbows, Radiohead has been a defining force in the UK music scene for over 30 years.

Thu 24 Sept20:30Friends of Winchester Cathedral

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The Gospel Experience

Along the way, Tim shares the history behind Gospel music: where it came from, what it carries, and why it matters. The teaching is warm, clear, and genuinely fun. You don’t have to read music and nobody is left behind.

Sat 24 Oct20:30Friends of Winchester Cathedral

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