Enjoyed the city and cathedral last month, we had amazing weather and the crowds where limited which allowed us to see the local area and spend time inside the Cathedral. Very walkable and great selection of local restaurants, great pub food as well as Thai. Recommend a walking tour and visit to the Great Hall and a walk along the High.

Magnificent ,iconic edifice, set within the heart of the city, surrounded by old buildings which form the close. Entrance fee payable, which is worth it if one has the time and money to spend looking at the interior. May be cost prohibitive for visitors on a shoestring budget holiday. Otherwise the exterior ,which can be looked at from all sides .still requires a good 30 minutes to enjoy.

Fantastic Building. Being a history lover I always make a point of visiting cathedrals. I was initially disappointed on arrival as there had been a service which delayed opening but obviously its a place of worship so perfectly understood. On reopening I was first in ,in front of many others and was concerned that I may not get on a tour or there would be too many people however numbers dissipated and the guide soon took over. It was a fabulous tour run by Ruth Stroud who was knowledgeable, informative and amusing . I will be back when next in the area

For some time now, I have been longing to visit Winchester Cathedral. Now, with my recent trip, that longing has been fulfilled. I took so many photos that it took me an age to sort them al out, discarding those that were not relevant, or were not the best quality. No wonder a song was recorded about this cathedral in 1966.To see the beauty inside this amazing cathedral certainly does break your heart. I could go on and on with describing the cathedral, but words really do not do it justice. It has to be seen to be believed.

The Cathedral is truly magnificent. We were fortunate enough to be in time for a guided tour which was extremely interesting. The guide was very knowledgeable and pointed out many sights that would have been missed by just wandering round We also did the tower tour later in the day. Again the tour guide was wealth of information.Do not take this tour if you are claustrophobic or suffer from bad mobility. If you do it rewards you with a wonderful view of the city If you are going soon the Christmas market is located just outside

Love ancient buildings and Winchester Cathedral does not disappoint. Yes it's a bit pricey but when you think how much it costs to run the building each day, it's not surprising it costs so much. Is it worth a visit? Yes. Jane Austen fans must come to visit her grave. If you're not into history or religion, probably not of interest to you. This was my second visit and I am looking forward to returning

We visited during the Christmas market and the cathedral looks lovely with the lights playing around it. Inside we missed the guided tour but found the many exhibitions really fascinating. A special thankyou to the Library Guide who is well worth talking to especially regarding the globes.

I spent the best part of 3 hours here, fascinating place. Make sure you have the free guided tour to get the expert commentary. I have seen a lot of cathedrals in UK and Europe and this was the best experience. Saw on a wet day in January so was very quiet which is, I think, an advantage.

We have recently moved near to Winchester and visited the cathedral during a pre-Christmas visit to this beautiful city. It was very impressive with lots to look at and read about. The intricate carvings on the wooden pews and the stunning stone carvings on the alter are truly amazing ! You can join a tour (free with the entrance ticket ) or wander unaccompanied. We chose to go alone, but we will try a tour next time as I'm sure you learn much more. We had an American visitor with us, who had never been abroad before. She summed it all up by saying, ' Honestly, I just don't have the words to describe how I feel right now!'. A lovely experience.

If you're in the South of England and have historical leanings you are going to want to go to Winchester, and if you are in Winchester going to the Cathedral is a must do. The current cathedral was built between 1079 and 1532 and several architectural styles can been seen which reflect the initial design and expansions and alterations over the centuries. It holds the record as the longest Medieval cathedral in the world. It's a bit of a Gothic masterpiece and I love it.