Installation of The Revd Paul Rattigan, our new Canon Missioner
On Saturday 22 January, Southwell Minster will receive its first ever Canon Missioner
Rediscovering Notts: The Leaves of Southwell
Notts TV recently filmed an episode of their popular history programme Rediscovering Notts at Southwell Minster and you can view it here.
Happy Christmas from all at Southwell Minster
Happy Christmas from all at Southwell Minster
Lay Clerk Guy Turner to walk 1,000 miles for charity!
Local musician Guy Turner is swapping the choir stalls and the conductor’s podium for the open road next Summer when he walks over 1000 miles for charity enroute from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
Southwell’s ‘Churches Together’ raise £7,300 for Christian Aid Week
Churches Together in Southwell have contributed an amazing £7,300 for Christian Aid Week 2021. Thank you to everyone involved and all those who have donated. Internationally, over £5m has been raised for this very worthy cause. Pictured: Jean Jackson and Helen Sills of Churches Together in Southwell Christian Aid.
Translated Welcome Leaflets
Our welcome leaflet is now available to download in Mandarin, Russian, Dutch, Japanese, and Czech.
Advent and Christmas at Southwell Minster, 2021
We are delighted to share our plans for Advent and Christmas this year.
Coming soon to Southwell Minster
We’ve got lots of things planned over the next few months, from art installations to outdoor theatre to plant fairs, there’s something here for everybody.
The Cathedral Shop this Christmas
The Cathedral Shop, situated on Church Street, has a huge selection of Advent and Christmas gifts available this year.
Cathedral Carol Services
Our popular Cathedral Carol Services will be at 7pm on both Thursday 23 and Friday 24 December. Booking essential.
Update to COVID-restrictions for services and visitors
Update to COVID-restrictions
Appointment of new Canon Missioner: The Revd Canon Paul Rattigan
Appointment of new Canon Missioner: The Revd Canon Paul Rattigan.
Leaves Talk Series Returns
Our popular series of talks based on the Leaves of Southwell returns.
Ellie-Jean, our history-making Head Girl Chorister, appears on ITV Central
Ellie-Jean, our history-making Head Girl Chorister, appears on ITV Central
Chorister Experience Day
Join us for our fantastic Chorister Experience Day. Due to high demand, we’ll be running this on both Saturday 2 October and Saturday 13 November (both 10am – 12.30pm). The experience consists of a morning of activities at Southwell Minster for children aged 5-7 (school Y1/2). Get to experience singing in the Minster, meet the … Read More
Southwell Minster appoints first head girl chorister in its 1,000 year history
Southwell Minster appoints first head girl chorister in its 1,000 year history
Vacancy: Canon Missioner
Download the new Canon Missioner Information Pack.
The Theology Group
The Theology Group
Justice Action Group
Justice Action Group
FLAC is back!
Our popular regular series of Friday lunchtime concerts in the Minster will restart on Friday 10 September with a concert of classical guitar music given by the award-winning Alan Thomas.
‘House of Houses’ – A ‘Leaves of Southwell’ Conference
Join an international team of expert speakers to explore a vast array of fascinating topics including:
FLAC programme 2021
Our popular regular series of Friday lunchtime concerts in the Minster will restart on Friday 10 September with a concert of classical guitar music given by the award-winning Alan Thomas. The programme for the rest of the year can now be seen.
Unlocking Nature’s Secrets: Exploring Southwell Walk
Join us for a friendly and gentle exploration of the landscape around Southwell Minster to observe the natural world and the historic environment.
Road closures and parking restrictions on Sunday 25 July
Road closures and parking restrictions on Sunday 25 July
Christian Aid Week 2021: A huge thank you!
Southwell Christian Aid Committee, which is part of Churches Together in Southwell, wishes to express its gratitude to all our supporters in Southwell, and nearby villages. Thanks to your generous donations we have been able to donate a fantastic £7,300 to Christian Aid. “Every last drop” highlighted the immense problems faced in Kenya through water … Read More
‘From Russia with Art’ at Southwell Minster
This exhibition showcases the work of two Russian artists and has been organised by The Friends of Southwell Cathedral.
Updates from Southwell Minster for this week
Updates from Southwell Minster for this week
Al Ahli Hospital, Gaza
Our friend Archbishop Hosam Naoum is appealing for help on behalf of the Anglican Al Ahli Hospital (A Place of Peace) in Gaza. He says ‘The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem is continuing its Christian mission of bringing healing to the wounded, relief to those who have lost their homes and livelihoods, and comfort to those … Read More
Last chance to see The Leaves of the Trees – closes Sunday 6 June
The Leaves of the Trees, a reflective memorial to the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic has arrived at Southwell Minster.
Summer Fun in the Palace Gardens
We’ve got lots of exciting things planned in the beautiful Palace Gardens over the next few months.
We need your nominations to help us win £1,000
We need your nominations to help us win £1,000
Organ Recitals series
After nearly two years, we’re delighted to announce the return of our Southwell Minster Organ Recital Series! Four fantastic recitalists will perform evening concerts on our two renowned Minster organs. As well as our Assistant Director of Music and Organ Scholar, we’re delighted to be welcoming Colin Walsh, Organist Laureate of Lincoln Cathedral, and Martin … Read More
Unlocking Nature’s Secrets – Photography Competition 2021 – Winners and best shots
We had an amazing response to our photo competition earlier in the year, the standard was truly incredible – thanks to all who entered! Click the photo for more
Southwell Minster will welcome two new Honorary Canons at a special service on Sunday 16 May.
Southwell Minster will welcome two new Honorary Canons at a special service on Sunday 16 May.
Support David Sneath as he cycles from Southwell Minster – Derby Cathedral
As part of the new Cathedral Cycle Route, stretching almost 2,000 miles and linking the 42 Anglican Cathedrals across the country, David Sneath will be cycling the 34 miles between Southwell Minster and Derby Cathedral on Sunday 6 June.
The Leaves of the Trees
The Leaves of the Trees, a reflective memorial to the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic has arrived at Southwell Minster.
Installation of three New Canons at Southwell Minster
Installation of three New Canons at Southwell Minster
His Royal Highness Prince Philip
It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. In response to this news: The union flag is now flying at half mast, and will remain … Read More
Important notice regarding traffic restrictions to Church Street
Drainage improvements to Church Street will be commencing on Monday 26 April. As such, parking restrictions and two-way traffic lights will be in place between the hours of 7.30am-5pm for approximately six weeks.