WHAT’S ON 2O2O JANUARY – JUNE www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk WELCOME Winchester Cathedral is one of the finest medieval cathedrals in Europe and we have been welcoming visitors and worshippers for almost one thousand years. Today, over 300,000 visitors come to Winchester Cathedral each year to share in our worship, explore our fascinating heritage and enjoy our varied programme of services and events. We hope you will be inspired by this What’s On Guide and we look forward to welcoming you to Winchester Cathedral. OPENING HOURS Normal opening hours for sightseeing are from 9.30am – 5.00pm Monday – Saturday and 12.30pm – 3.00pm Sunday. Please note, owing to special services and events, temporary closures may be necessary. Please check the website before making a special visit. ADMISSION Adults: £9.50 | Seniors: £7.50 | Students: £6 Children under 16 (with family): FREE BOOKING INFORMATION Bookings for events can be made online, by phone, or in person. Booking fees will apply unless bookings are made in person at the Box Office. WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL BOX OFFICE Visitors’ Centre, The Close, Winchester SO23 9LS 10.00am – 4.00pm Monday – Saturday and 11.00am – 3.00pm Saturday 01962 857 275 | [email protected] www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk FRIENDS OF WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL Tickets for Friends’ events are available in person from the Friends’ Office, 2 The Close, Winchester SO23 9LS 01962 857 245 | [email protected] GROUP ENQUIRIES Adult groups | 01962 857 225 Children’s groups | 01962 857 224 WORSHIP You are warmly invited to join us for worship at Winchester Cathedral. There is no charge to attend services or for those wishing to pray privately or light a candle. Service and prayer times may change. Please check the service schedule on the website for up-to-date information. REGULAR SERVICES Weekdays and Saturdays 7.40am Morning Prayer 8.00am Holy Communion 12 noon Holy Communion – Thursdays and Saints’ Days only 5.30pm Evensong – usually Choral Sundays 8.00am Holy Communion 9.45am Choral Mattins* 11.00am Sung Eucharist* – normally followed by coffee 3.30pm Choral Evensong 6.00pm Taizé – monthly, as advertised * On certain Sundays there is a 10.00am Sung Eucharist, followed by coffee. On these Sundays, Morning Prayer is said at 7.35am. 33 SPECIAL SERVICES MONDAY 6 JANUARY, 5.30PM FESTAL EUCHARIST FOR THE EPIPHANY MONDAY 27 JANUARY, 5.30PM SPECIAL SERVICE FOR HOLOCAUST ME MORIAL DAY SUNDAY 2 FEBRUARY, 11.00AM FESTAL EUCHARIST AND PROCESSION FOR THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE WEDNESDAY 26 FEBRUARY, 5.30PM ASH WEDNESDAY SOLEMN EUCHARIST WITH IMPOSITION OF THE ASHES You can receive ashes on your forehead informally (outside) or formally in the services at 8.00am and 5.30pm. HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES Please see page 5–6 THURSDAY 21 MAY, 5.30PM FESTAL EUCHARIST FOR THE ASCENSION SATURDAY 30 AND SUNDAY 31 MAY THY KINGDOM COME WEEKEND OF EVENTS AND SERVICES FOR PENTECOST SUNDAY 31 MAY, 9.45AM CHORAL MATTINS FOR MAYORAL SUNDAY THURSDAY 11 JUNE, 5.30PM FESTAL EUCHARIST FOR CORPUS CHRISTI 4 HOLY WEEK AND EASTER 2O2O ‘A WEEK TO CHANGE THE WORLD’ Join us and experience the life-changing Holy Week journey through celebration, sorrow and darkness to the overwhelming light and joy of Easter. All week there is a quiet 7.30am Morning Prayer and 8.00am Eucharist. SUNDAY 5 APRIL PALM SUNDAY ‘Hosanna!’ Gather at the Great Hall at 10.00am to walk in procession with palm leaves and crosses, to experience Christ’s joyful entry into Jerusalem riding on a donkey. 10.30am – Eucharist and Liturgy of Palm Sunday The mood changes from joy to solemnity as Jesus is accused, put on trial, and condemned to death. We stand with Christ in his suffering and the Passion begins. 3.30pm – Reflections on the Passion We experience and reflect on the Passion of Christ with music and poetry. THURSDAY 9 APRIL MAUNDY THURSDAY 7.00pm – Eucharist of the Last Supper Experience foot-washing and the Saviour who serves. Join in the 2,000-year daily tradition of sharing bread and wine, to remember Jesus and be changed from within. 8.00pm – The Watch The altar is stripped and we gather in the silence of the dark Cathedral at the Holy Sepulchre Chapel. Experience the beauty of Christ’s presence and the painful honour of waiting with him in Gethsemane. 5 HOLY WEEK AND EASTER 2O2O FRIDAY 10 APRIL GOOD FRIDAY 12noon – 3.00pm – The Three Hours Three hours in which to stay with Christ and be transformed by his cross and his compassionate love. The Very Revd Michael Sadgrove, former Dean of Durham, will lead meditations followed by reflections, prayer, scripture and music from 1.30pm – 3.00pm. 5.30pm – Evening Prayer A beautiful and quiet meditation on the experiences and events of the day followed by Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater sung by the Girl Choristers. SATURDAY 11 APRIL HOLY SATUR DAY In addition to our services of Morning and Evening Prayer and Eucharist (see website for details) the Cathedral is being prepared for the great Easter celebration. Give yourself time to sit and soak up the atmosphere as the flower-arrangers do their fabulous work. EASTER SUNDAY 12 APRIL E ASTE R DAY 10.00am – Choral Mattins 11.15am – Festal Eucharist 3.30pm – Choral Evensong Joyful and profound celebrations of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the one who changes everything and brings life, light and hope. Join us on Easter Day and share the joy. For more information about Holy Week at Winchester Cathedral, please visit www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk/holy-week GUIDED TOURS A walk around the Cathedral takes you through 1,000 years of history, and one of the best ways to explore is with a Cathedral Guide. REGULAR TOURS A great introduction to the Cathedral, its history and treasures. Available on the hour from 10.00am – 3.00pm Monday – Saturday. Admission fees apply. A series of Story Walking maps are also available for visitors who wish to explore the Cathedral at their own pace. FREE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TRAIL This illustrated trail provides a fun and active way to explore the Cathedral. Discover its rich and fascinating history and find out about some of the characters and major historic events that have helped to shape our nation. CRYPT TOUR Explore one of the oldest parts of the Cathedral. The crypt provides a stunning setting for Antony Gormley’s sculpture Sound II. Tours run at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm, Monday – Saturday (not available when the crypt is flooded). Tickets available from the Entrance Desk – no extra charge. TOWER TOUR Climb up to the tower and see fantastic views of Winchester. See the ringing chamber and the great Cathedral bells and walk the full length of the nave roof. See the website for tour times and availability. Tickets £7.50, available from the Entrance Desk in the Cathedral. 7 EXPLORE KINGS AND SCRIBES: THE BIRTH OF A NATION, OUR STUNNING NEW NATIONAL LOTTERY FUNDED EXHIBITION IN THE SOUTH TRANSEPT Winchester Cathedral is a living monument to the heritage of England and is one of the most historically signifi cant buildings in Britain. Kings and Scribes: The Birth of a Nation unlocks Winchester Cathedral’s captivating stories and reveals some of the nation’s greatest treasures. Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and other generous supporters, a spectacular new three-level exhibition space in the South Transept takes visitors through over 1,000 years of history, whilst off ering awe-inspiring views of the Cathedral. There are four exciting galleries to explore: A SCRIBE’S TALE The Winchester Bible is the largest and fi nest of all surviving 12th-century English bibles. Discover the inspiring story of how and why the Winchester Bible was made, and admire its exquisite illuminated initials and elaborate decorative schemes. THE MEZZANINE Explore the realities of monastic life at Winchester Cathedral Priory with a fascinating rolling programme of displays from the Cathedral archives. The Mezzanine also provides access to the remarkable 17th-century Morley Library and its outstanding collection of books, which have remained in their current location for over 400 years. 8 DECODING THE STONES Unlock the mysteries of Winchester Cathedral, a building which has been created, destroyed and remade over centuries of struggle and Civil War. Decoding the Stones tells the story of the Cathedral itself, linking modern restoration works and contemporary craftspeople with their medieval predecessors. THE BIRTH OF A NATION Winchester played a unique role in shaping early English history, and Old Minster, the Anglo-Saxon Cathedral, lay at the centre of its foundation. Join us on an intriguing journey of discovery as we unearth the secrets hidden within the Cathedral’s mortuary chests, meet influential Anglo-Saxon kings in the city from which they ruled and discover the role of Winchester’s Anglo-Saxon and Norman cathedrals in the birth of a nation. Admission to Kings and Scribes: The Birth of a Nation is included in your annual pass. Visit the Cathedral website for more information and opening times: www.winchester-cathedral.org.uk 9 THE FRIENDS OF WINCHESTER CATHEDRAL All tickets for these events are available via the Friends’ Office. Call 01962 857 244/5 or email [email protected] to book tickets and find out more about becoming a Friend. WEDNESDAY 22 JANUARY 2.30pm, Paul Woodhouse Suite REV’D CANON NICK FENNEMORE: ‘LIFE AS AN NHS CHAPLAIN – PART TWO’ Nick, our Cathedral chaplain, has spent 33 years of his ministry with the NHS and so has a wealth of stories and experiences of working in acute hospitals, hospices and the community.