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
Bank Holiday Concerts 2025
Our popular Bank Holiday organ concerts return in 2025, with an exciting line-up of performers both local and from further afield.
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.
Epiphany Letter from the Dean
Epiphany Letter from the Dean The Revd Canon Dr Neil Evans What a remarkable Christmas we have had at the Cathedral! I gather from many people that numbers attending services and concerts over the Christmas period have continued to rise, and we have been delighted to welcome guests and visitors from across the County and … Read More
A poem from The Revd Amanda Lees
ADVENT 2024 If Christ the Lord came to earth today Would John the Baptist post on X to say – ‘Forget the oxen and cattle stall…. Make straight a path to….Meadowhall’? Would Isaiah proclaim his Prophecy (With a little help from Chatgpt)? Would Gabriel set off the intruder alarm, And a barn rental deal … Read More
Magic of Christmas – success!
We had an incredible evening on Saturday 14 December with the Magic of Christmas concert featuring the Cathedral Choir and Sinfonia Viva. Thanks to all who came to see it and got in the Christmas spirit. Check out the videos and images below to relive some of the magic… … Read More
Christmas videos
Watch our series of short Christmas videos featuring a series of messages from the Dean, while members of the Minster community read texts of their favourite Christmas poems and carols. Friday – Have you been following our short series of festive films? If so you’ll have seen all the readers on their best behaviour… … Read More
For children this Christmas at Southwell Minster
Our Crib Services and special children’s trail are ideal for families this Christmas
New rose vestments light up Southwell Minster
These beautiful, bespoke rose vestments were worn for the first time at yesterday’s Cathedral Eucharist (15 December 2024). Rose (pink) vestments are traditionally worn on the third Sunday of Advent (Gaudete Sunday) and the fourth Sunday of Lent (Laetare or Mothering Sunday), symbolising hope and expectation. The vestments were created by members of the Minster’s … Read More
Advent Letter from the Interim Dean
I would like to begin by saying a huge thank you to everyone for the warm welcome I have received. It is a joy to be able to contribute to the life of this wonderful community, and to be a very small part of the ongoing history of Southwell Minster, the Cathedral Church of the Diocese.
Southwell Minster announces new interim Dean
An update from Bishop Paul concerning Southwell Minster I would like to express my gratitude to all who took part in last Sunday’s moving and fitting Festal Evensong and Service of Farewell for Dean Nicola and Terry. As we now prepare to commence the process to appoint the next substantive Dean, and in consultation with … Read More
Climate Prayers
Our quarterly climate prayers and intercessions can be found here
The Dean’s farewell service
There was an unforgettable Festal Evensong in the Minster on Sunday as we said thank you and farewell to the Very Revd Nicola Sullivan, as she retires as Dean of Southwell.
2024 Events
Take a look at our incredible line-up of events planned for 2024 in both the Minster and the Palace Gardens.
Season of Creation
September 1 to October 4 is the Season of Creation. This is a time of prayer and action that unites the global Christian family around one shared purpose – to Care for Creation; the natural world which cares for and sustains us. Consider our display in the Chapter House, and share your hopes and fears … Read More
Tree damage in the churchyard – important information
During Storm Lillian, the large Horse Chestnut trees in the Minster churchyard have been damaged. The Horse Chestnut by the Refectory suffered a major fracture down the base of the weighty limb that reaches across the well-worn footpath that runs between Church Street and Memorial Park. This requires immediate action to make it safe for … Read More
Dean Nicola announces her retirement
Dean Nicola announces her retirement
Hustings at Southwell Minster
ELECTION Q&A: NEWARK HAS ITS SAY! ‘X’ marks the spot at the Minster when it hosts an election debate for the Newark Constituency on Thursday 20th June at 19:30. The two hour debate will be chaired by Quentin Rayner, a former presenter and chief reporter on BBC East Midlands Today. Constituents are invited to submit … Read More
Annual Report 2023
Please find our Annual Report for 2023 below.
Cathedral Lectures
We are delighted to announce our new series of Cathedral Lectures for 2024
Bank Holiday Organ Concerts – 2024
We are pleased to announce our programme of Bank Holiday Organ Concerts for 2024
Tours
Join us for a guided tour of Southwell Minster
Safeguarding documents
Safeguarding The Church of England has commissioned SCIE (the Social Care Institute for Excellence) to undertake an audit of the safeguarding provision of all of the Dioceses and Cathedrals in England. As part of this process, Southwell Cathedral was visited by SCIE to audit its safeguarding provision during September 2021. The report from the Audit … Read More
FLAC programme 2024
Our popular regular series of Friday lunchtime concerts in the Minster is back for 2023.
MISC 2024
MISC (Music in the State Chamber) brings you a FREE series of musical performances in the stunning State Chamber of The Archbishop’s Palace. Free refreshments are served from 7pm before the performance begins at 7.30pm. A
Thank you to the Flower Guild
Throughout the year, the ladies of the Flower Guild delight congregations and visitors alike with their beautiful floral displays
Group Tours
We warmly welcome groups of visitors to Southwell Minster and offer a range of options
Opening hours during Gaia, 26 July – 13 August
Please read for temporary restrictions to Southwell Minster during the upcoming Gaia installation.
The Friends of Southwell Cathedral – a new era begins
On Saturday 17 June, the Friends held a Special General Meeting at which a new constitution was adopted. This modernises and updates the charity’s governance, whilst retaining the foundation principles of 1947. The main difference the Minster family may notice is that the Dean of Southwell is no longer Chairman, thereby avoiding any possible conflict of … Read More
New book for garden lovers – written by Head Gardener Claire Connely
A Year in the Cathedral Garden documents a year in the life and work of the Minster’s Head Gardener, Claire Connely. This beautifully illustrated book follows Claire’s adventures in and around the Minster’s garden
Bishop Ronald celebrates 70 years of ministry
Bishop Ronald Milner marks 70 years of ordained ministry in the Church of England on Sunday 4 June 2023. Ordained deacon in June 1953 and priest in 1954, Ronald served his curacy in Sheffield Cathedral. In 1958 he moved to Coventry diocese to be Vicar of Westwood St John the Baptist before moving to Fletchamstead … Read More
MISC 2023
MISC (Music in the State Chamber) brings you a FREE series of musical performances in the stunning State Chamber of The Archbishop’s Palace. Free refreshments are served from 7pm before the performance begins at 7.30pm.
Summer Showtime 2023
Join us in the Palace Gardens this summer for our best line-up yet!
BBC One to broadcast Easter Sunday service live from Southwell Minster!
BBC One to broadcast its Easter Sunday service live from Southwell Minster!