Summer Events
Look ahead for our Summer Events
April to July 2026
Monday 27th April 2026
Winchester Cathedral
Heroes & Villains: The Great, The Good and The Ghastly
As part of our Summer of events for the History Society we have organised a private guided tour of Winchester Cathedral
on Monday 27th April at 2.00 pm.
Who had to escape from the Cathedral hidden in a dung cart?
Who spent millions on stained glass windows - and who smashed them two centuries later?
Who locked his monks in the Cathedral without food and water?
Who met King Arthur?
Who refused lodgings to King Charles II's 'trollope'
Who stole the left hand of St James from Reading Abbey?
To find out and learn more about The Great, The Good and The Ghastly,
and who over the centuries has played an important part in the history of Winchester Cathedral. Join our tour!
This tour takes about an hour and is all inside the building.
Please be aware there are uneven surfaces and steps.
The price per ticket is £17
To book your place please email: win.cath.history@gmail.com
Please do NOT send any money until you have reserved your place.
Monday 18th May 2026
The Palace of Westminster
A private guided tour of the Houses of Parliament including Westminster Hall, St Stephen’s Hall, the Central Lobby, the House of Lords,
the King’s Robing Room, the Royal Gallery and the House of Commons with it’s famous green benches.
After the tour there is free time for lunch, or visit Westminster Abbey,
St Margaret’s Church, the Jewel Tower, the Churchill War Rooms
and Westminster Cathedral, all within easy walking distance.
The ticket price is £48 to include coach travel.
All enquiries: win.cath.history@gmail.com
Tuesday 21st July 2026
The Hidden Waterways of Winchester
An evening walk around Winchester looking for the hidden rivers.
Soon we will supply futher information and your bookings will be able to be confirmed.
October 2026
The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London
Date and booking information to be confirmed.
A private guided tour of the amazing Royal Opera House including many of the areas that are normally off limits to the public, including rehearsal studios, costume and production workshops.
Learn about the history of one of the world’s most renowned opera houses.