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!
Annual Report 2022
Please find our Annual Report for 2022 below.
Fairtrade Celebrated!
A Service of Celebration of Fairtrade was held in Southwell Minster on Saturday 25th February, to herald Fairtrade Fortnight 2023.
‘The Leaves of Southwell’ voted the nation’s number one cathedral treasure
‘The Leaves of Southwell’ voted the nation’s number one cathedral treasure
2023 Events
Take a look at our incredible line-up of events planned for 2023 in both the Minster and the Palace Gardens.
Top 10 Cathedral Treasures
We’re in the top 10 Cathedral Treasures – help us win by voting now.
Space Voyage – coming to Southwell Minster this September
Space Voyage – Timed entry slots of 7.45pm, 8pm, 8.15pm, 8.30pm, 8.45pm, 9pm and 9.15pm are available on all five days (12-15 September).
FLAC programme 2023
Our popular regular series of Friday lunchtime concerts in the Minster is back for 2023.
Living Well
Extending Welcome Exciting Faith Embracing Community These are the three pillars of our new vision for Southwell Minster – we look forward to sharing more details with you soon.
New services
New services at Southwell Minster
Organathon success!
The inaugural Great Southwell Organathon was a hugely successful event! Over the course of 24 hours straight, audiences were treated to performances by TWELVE professional organists, TWENTY-TWO choristers, FOURTEEN professional singers, and ONE bat, which flew around happily at all the night-time events.
Special services
We would like to share with you our special services over the next 10 days.
The Refectory to stay open late for Space Voyage
We’re delighted to say that our friends at The Refectory will be staying open during the week of Space Voyage (12-16 September)
Organathon – Grand Finale
Southwell’s first ever Organathon concludes with a Last Night of the Proms extravaganza with the Cathedral Organists and Choir.
Celebration of Creation
On Thursday 11 August there will be a 30-40 minute service in the Palace Gardens to celebrate creation and to remember Saint Clare of Assisi, friend of St Francis who had such a respect and love for the natural world.
Southwell Minster Needlework Guild
A group of volunteer stitchers and embroiderers that look after and renew the textiles in Southwell Minster.
Volunteers’ Fair
Have you ever heard the sound of bells ringing on a sunny morning and wondered how you learn to do that? Or pondered how you might care for the ancient texts of a library that’s nearly 1,000 years old? How about sharing the history of an architecturally unique building? Or that of a palace was … Read More
Worship Consultation
As the Minster comes towards the end of a trial period with a new pattern of Sunday morning worship (a 10.00am Cathedral Eucharist instead of the previous 9.15am Family Eucharist and 11.15am Sung Eucharist), we are holding a consultation on our worship, as we seek together God’s wisdom for the future of our worshipping life.