Experts' Choice Award Winchester College
What the experts agree on
England's oldest continuously operating school, founded in 1382, showcases 14th-century architecture including a stunning fan-vaulted chapel and vast exam hall still in active use after six centuries.
Fodor's "Oldest continuously run one in the country, with several buildings still in use after six centuries...wooden ceiling of the school's own 14th-century chapel is notable for its delicate fan vaulting." Full review
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Tours are sometimes canceled due to college events, so call ahead.
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The college was founded in 1382 by Bishop William of Wykeham to provide education for 70 poor scholars, 16 choristers and 10 "commoners"...pupils today are still known as "Wykehamists"." Full review
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Note the extremely fine refectory, cloister, chantry and chapel dating from the 14 to the 16C.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Complete with wooden vaulted roof, the dining room (called College Hall), and a vast 17th-century open classroom where exams are still held. A revealing insight into how the other half learns." Full review
