Climate Prayers
Our quarterly climate prayers and intercessions can be found here
INEQE’s independent safeguarding audit
INEQE’s independent safeguarding audit for the Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance and Southwell Minster now available In January 2026, INEQE carried out an independent safeguarding audit of the Southwell & Nottingham Diocesan Board of Finance and the Cathedral, Southwell Minster, which was commissioned by the national Church of England as part of a … Read More
“The 3”, a new art exhibition from ex-verger Clayton Davey
“The 3”, a new art exhibition (from ex-verger Clayton Davey) is on display at Southwell Minster until 19 October. The aim of the exhibition is to reflect the Church’s role as a place where community, faith, and music come together
People’s Emergency Briefing
People’s Emergency Briefing at Holy Trinity Church, Southwell, 14 October, 6.30pm
Celebrating Creation
This Season of Creation, we give thanks for the beauty and richness of the world around us, and highlight the growing pressures on it and our urgent responsibility to respond.
Gate to Southwell service
On Saturday 4 July, a special Gate to Southwell service was held at Southwell Minster.
New priests and deacons ordained at Southwell Minster
New priests and deacons ordained at Southwell Minster
Hope Service
On Monday 29th June, a congregation from across the diocese gathered in the Archbishop’s Palace Gardens, with Southwell Minster in the background, to pause, reflect, and remember those with lived experience of trauma.
Food and drink at the Minster this summer
We are delighted to announce that in July and August we will be running The Minster Summer Pop-Up Cafe.
A Joyful Praise Party at Southwell Minster
Children and their leaders from 10 churches across the diocese came together at Southwell Minster last Saturday for an afternoon of praise, worship, creativity and fun.
2026 Events
Take a look at our incredible line-up of events planned for 2026 in both the Minster and the Palace Gardens.
Safeguarding Drop-Ins Concerning Peter John Holland (Deceased)
We have previously circulated communications regarding concerns relating to Peter John Holland (deceased), who was convicted in 2011 of multiple criminal offences against children within Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. We are very keen to hear from you or anyone you know who has been affected either directly or indirectly by the actions of Peter Holland
Welcome to Dean Stephen, the new Dean of Southwell
Sunday 19 April marked a ceremonious day in the Minster’s history as The Revd Canon Dr Stephen Evans was Installed as the new Dean of Southwell
Installation of new Dean of Southwell – this Sunday, 19 April
Southwell Minster is delighted to announce the installation of its new Dean, The Revd Canon Dr Stephen Evans, in a special service to be held on Sunday, 19 April 2026, at 3.30pm.
Passiontide Letter from the Dean
Read on for the Passiontide Letter from the Dean
Southwell Minster Cathedral and Diocesan Safeguarding Team Joint Statement Concerning Peter John Holland (Deceased)
Southwell Minster Cathedral and Diocesan Safeguarding Team Joint Statement Concerning Peter John Holland (Deceased)
Organ Concerts 2026
Our popular organ concerts return in 2026, with an exciting line-up of performers both local and from further afield.
Easter 2026
Join us for one of our many services this Holy Week and Easter. All welcome
Revd Canon Dr Richard Frith to leave Southwell Minster in June
Southwell Minster announces that the Revd Canon Dr Richard Frith will be leaving his post as Canon Precentor this summer, following his appointment as Vicar of Doncaster Minster in the Diocese of Sheffield.
Exploring Worship
These two talks were part of a series on Exploring Worship which the Minster hosted in autumn 2025. We’re making them available online now as a resource for Lent, hoping that they might help others to grow in their own lives of prayer and worship as we prepare for Easter this year.
NEW! Community Cuppa at Southwell Minster
NEW! Community Cuppa at Southwell Minster
Café lease
Due to the lease expiring, Southwell Minster is seeking experienced Café providers to tender for the running of the on-site Café. This would include (with some exceptions) exclusive rights to the Minster Site for catering purposes. This tender is now live
Café lease
Due to the lease expiring, Southwell Minster is seeking experienced Café providers to tender for the running of the on-site Café. This would include (with some exceptions) exclusive rights to the Minster Site for catering purposes.
Epiphany Letter from the Dean
Read on for the Epiphany Letter from the Dean
New Dean of Southwell announced
The Revd Canon Dr Stephen Evans has been appointed as the new Dean of Southwell.
Remembrance-tide Letter from the Dean
I write this on Armistice Day, reflecting on a poignant and moving Remembrance Sunday. The Cathedral was packed with young people, members of the armed forces, uniformed organisations, local residents and the Cathedral community
Michaelmas Letter from the Dean
Michaelmas Letter from the Dean The Revd Canon Dr Neil Evans Yes, I know Michaelmas isn’t until the end of September but having been a priest at two churches dedicated to St Michael and All Angels, and having 365 angels in our West Window, angelic patronage is certainly something I have come to treasure. … Read More
Eucharist for the Feast Day of St Clare in the Archbishop’s Palace Garden
Come and join The Dean for a special outdoor Minster Eucharist for the Feast Day of St Clare in the Archbishop’s Palace Garden on Monday 11 August 12.15pm
Parking
Parking is available at Church Street Car Park (council ran Pay & Display) opposite the Minster.
Special Pentecost Praise service a big success
We welcomed over 350 people from across all seven churches in Southwell and one in Farnsfield, for a special Pentecost Praise service.
Pentecost Letter from the Dean
Read on for the latest letter from The Dean
Easter Letter from the Dean
The Revd Canon Dr Neil Evans In my Lent letter I shared our developing vision and strategy as we look forward to a new season at the Cathedral. Since then, we have enjoyed an exciting and fruitful Holy Week and Easter, started the process for appointing a new Dean and a new Chief Operating Officer, … Read More
Evensong Commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day
Evensong Commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day
Southwell Flood Project – Clearance works
Next week (8-9 April) you may notice some clearance work going on around Higgons Mead. This is preliminary work which forms part of the wider Southwell Flood Project which will ultimately better help protect homes from potential flood damage in the future. Read on for more
Cathedral Lectures – Robin Hood
We are delighted to announce our new series of Cathedral Lectures for 2025, this year with a special Robin Hood theme.
Southwell Minster Wins Visitor Attraction of the Year at the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards
Southwell Minster Wins Visitor Attraction of the Year at the Nottinghamshire Tourism Awards
Guy Turner’s epic walk – the final 230 miles!
In 2022 Guy Turner, local musician and former member of the Cathedral Choir at Southwell Minster, set off to walk from Land’s End to John O’Groats, solo. Unfortunately, his journey was cut short by a foot injury after 31 days. Since then, he has been continuing the walk is stages, and has covered about 980 … Read More
Outdoor entertainment 2025
Check out the programme of outdoor theatre and concerts this summer at Southwell Minster
Lent Letter from the Dean, The Revd Canon Dr Neil Evans
As we begin our Lenten pilgrimage, looking forward with hope to Holy Week and Easter, I am delighted to share with you signs of new life developing at the Cathedral. We have appointed four new members of Chapter, we have appointed project managers who are beginning the process of developing options for the long-term future … Read More
Southwell Minster welcomes four new Chapter members
We are delighted to welcome four new members to the Cathedral Chapter, the governing body of Southwell Cathedral. These non-executive members were recruited following a wide recruitment initiative to which we attracted over 20 excellent candidates. The four people appointed bring a really useful variety of skills, depth of experience and clear love for our … Read More
Workshop and Talks with the Artist
Threads Workshop and Talks with the Artist Jacqui Parkinson
2025 Events
Take a look at our incredible line-up of events planned for 2025 in both the Minster and the Palace Gardens.