Update to COVID-restrictions for services and visitors
Update to COVID-restrictions
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 James Lancelot (Canon Organist Emeritus, Durham 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.
National Day of Reflection
We will be ringing our bells today from 11.55am for 5 minutes to mark one year since the first national lockdown began in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Climate Change
Southwell Minster has backed a plan to help combat climate change.
Holy Week 2021
Join us this Holy Week and Easter, as we celebrate the events at the heart of the Christian faith – of the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Framework 20th anniversary service
Framework 20th anniversary service
Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) 2021
The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held in The Nave on Tuesday 27 April at 7.30 pm For the following business: Election of Churchwardens for 2021-2022 Representatives to serve on the Deanery Synod for three years Report from the Electoral Roll Officer To receive and consider the annual audited accounts for 2020 To receive … Read More
Easter gift selection at The Cathedral Shop
Check out our Easter gift selection at The Cathedral Shop
Walking through Good Friday
Join us as we follow the Good Friday trail around the Minster grounds. Suitable for all ages.
Return of Public Worship in the Minster
Return of Public Worship in the Minster
Message from The Dean regarding preparations for reopening of the Minster
A message on the plans for reopening the Minster.
Unlocking Nature’s Secrets – Photography Competition 2021
Have you taken a beautiful shot of nature during lockdown? If so, why not enter our new competition and you could win yourself a great prize. Click on the photo for more.
Looking for new lay members of Chapter
New Lay members of Southwell Cathedral Chapter …could it be you?
Musical world premieres in Southwell!
Starting on 28 February, we have three Sunday Online Eucharists which include brand new music composed by three of our own musicians. The Mass Setting for each of these services, which comprises the core musical content, has been written in response to a call for more music performable by just altos, tenors, and basses. These … Read More
Ready, Steady Race against Hunger 5k! with Southwell Minster
What are you doing on Saturday March 27th? Why not join thousands of others all over the country in combining your daily exercise with raising some money to help end poverty and destitution in the UK.
Fairtrade Fortnight: 22 February – 7 March
Please visit the Fairtrade section of our online shop, where you’ll find gifts and crafts from many countries – and support this very important work.
Online Lent Course
Join us for our online Lent course, includes reflection, Compline and time for an optional discussion afterwards.
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday – Wednesday 17 February is Ash Wednesday, another significant date in the Church’s year, and another occasion on which we will miss being together for our usual pattern of worship. However, we will be marking the day with a series of outdoor and online services. At both outdoor services, the imposition of ashes … Read More
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.
Church Action on Poverty
Church Action on Poverty – Sunday 21 February. Find out what you can do to help
The Leaves of the Trees
The Leaves of the Trees is a reflective memorial to the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. A simple but moving artwork creating a moment of connection and calm, this thought-provoking installation comes to Southwell Minster.
The Green Man poem
A poem inspired by the ‘Green Men’ of Southwell Minster’s stunning Chapter House.
Suffering Man
Southwell Minster will be accepting a special installation during Lent 2021 (Covid-restrictions allowing).
The sculpture reflects the place for sorrow of our world, whilst calling to mind the suffering of Christ.
Fantastic Faces
Join us this half term from 12-18 February for some pancake designing fun! Create your own fantastic face inspired by the faces in Southwell Minster by decorating your pancake this Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day with fruit and other toppings. Can you make a Green Man or even a Master Mason? Email us or share your efforts on social media – don’t forget to tag us in!