Founded in 1382, Winchester College has the longest continuous history of any English school and it still occupies its original medieval buildings. The school welcomes visitors seven days a week to its museum, Treasury, on guided tours, as well as to public events throughout the year. Guided Tours: The College offers a range of public tours throughout the year, showcasing the College’s history, architecture and gardens. These include: - College Tours, which run daily and focus on the school’s history and medieval architecture. - War Cloister Tours, launching in April 2024 to mark one hundred years since the opening of the College’s tranquil private war memorial. - Garden Tours, launching in April 2024, which will explore the vast biodiversity and horticultural history of the College’s beautiful hidden gardens.
