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Event Category: Tour

Sunday Guided Tour of the Minster – 2025

December 14, 2025 1:30pm – 2:45pm
Southwell Minster
  • Venue: Southwell Minster
  • Categories: Tour

Take a tour of Southwell Minster with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides and explore 1,000 years of history.

Wednesday Tour of The Archbishop’s Palace and Palace Gardens – 2025

December 17, 2025 2:15pm – 3:15pm
State Chamber / Great Hall at the Archbishops's Palace, Southwell Minster
  • Venue: Southwell Minster
  • Categories: Tour

Take a tour of The Archbishop’s Palace, once home to Cardinal Wolsey and the place where King Charles I surrendered during The English Civil War, as well as the beautiful Palace Gardens.

Saturday morning Guided Tour of the Minster – 2025

December 20, 2025 10:30am – 11:45am
Southwell Minster
  • Venue: Southwell Minster
  • Categories: Tour

Take a tour of Southwell Minster with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides and explore 1,000 years of history.

Saturday Tour of The Archbishop’s Palace and Palace Gardens – 2025

December 20, 2025 12:15pm – 1:15pm
State Chamber / Great Hall at the Archbishops's Palace, Southwell Minster
  • Venue: Southwell Minster
  • Categories: Tour

Take a tour of The Archbishop’s Palace, once home to Cardinal Wolsey and the place where King Charles I surrendered during The English Civil War, as well as the beautiful Palace Gardens.

Sunday Guided Tour of the Minster – 2025

December 21, 2025 1:30pm – 2:45pm
Southwell Minster
  • Venue: Southwell Minster
  • Categories: Tour

Take a tour of Southwell Minster with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides and explore 1,000 years of history.

Sunday Tour of The Archbishop’s Palace and Palace Gardens – 2025

December 21, 2025 3:00pm – 4:00pm
State Chamber / Great Hall at the Archbishops's Palace, Southwell Minster
  • Venue: Southwell Minster
  • Categories: Tour

Take a tour of The Archbishop’s Palace, once home to Cardinal Wolsey and the place where King Charles I surrendered during The English Civil War, as well as the beautiful Palace Gardens.

Saturday morning Guided Tour of the Minster – 2025

December 27, 2025 10:30am – 11:45am
Southwell Minster
  • Venue: Southwell Minster
  • Categories: Tour

Take a tour of Southwell Minster with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides and explore 1,000 years of history.

Saturday Tour of The Archbishop’s Palace and Palace Gardens – 2025

December 27, 2025 12:15pm – 1:15pm
State Chamber / Great Hall at the Archbishops's Palace, Southwell Minster
  • Venue: Southwell Minster
  • Categories: Tour

Take a tour of The Archbishop’s Palace, once home to Cardinal Wolsey and the place where King Charles I surrendered during The English Civil War, as well as the beautiful Palace Gardens.

Saturday afternoon Guided Tour of the Minster – 2025

December 27, 2025 2:00pm – 3:15pm
Southwell Minster
  • Venue: Southwell Minster
  • Categories: Tour

Take a tour of Southwell Minster with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides and explore 1,000 years of history.

Sunday Guided Tour of the Minster – 2025

December 28, 2025 1:30pm – 2:45pm
Southwell Minster
  • Venue: Southwell Minster
  • Categories: Tour

Take a tour of Southwell Minster with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides and explore 1,000 years of history.

Sunday Tour of The Archbishop’s Palace and Palace Gardens – 2025

December 28, 2025 3:00pm – 4:00pm
State Chamber / Great Hall at the Archbishops's Palace, Southwell Minster
  • Venue: Southwell Minster
  • Categories: Tour

Take a tour of The Archbishop’s Palace, once home to Cardinal Wolsey and the place where King Charles I surrendered during The English Civil War, as well as the beautiful Palace Gardens.

Wednesday Guided Tour of the Minster – 2025

December 31, 2025 10:30am – 11:45am
Southwell Minster
  • Venue: Southwell Minster
  • Categories: Tour

Take a tour of Southwell Minster with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides and explore 1,000 years of history.

Shining a light on: the organ

January 25, 2026 1:00pm – 2:00pm
  • Venue: Southwell Minster
  • Categories: Adult Outreach, Adult Talks, Education, Featured, Music Events, Talks, Tour

Tickets cost £15 (plus booking fee)

Shining a light on: the organ

March 15, 2026 1:00pm – 2:00pm
  • Venue: Southwell Minster
  • Categories: Adult Outreach, Adult Talks, Education, Featured, Music Events, Talks, Tour

Tickets cost £15 (plus booking fee)

Shining a light on: the organ

May 3, 2026 1:00pm – 2:00pm
  • Venue: Southwell Minster
  • Categories: Adult Outreach, Adult Talks, Education, Featured, Music Events, Talks, Tour

Tickets cost £15 (plus booking fee)

Shining a light on: the organ

May 4, 2026 1:00pm – 2:00pm
  • Venue: Southwell Minster
  • Categories: Adult Outreach, Adult Talks, Education, Featured, Music Events, Talks, Tour

Tickets cost £15 (plus booking fee)

Shining a light on: the organ

June 28, 2026 1:00pm – 2:00pm
  • Venue: Southwell Minster
  • Categories: Adult Outreach, Adult Talks, Education, Featured, Music Events, Talks, Tour

Tickets cost £15 (plus booking fee)

Shining a light on: the organ

September 20, 2026 1:00pm – 2:00pm
  • Venue: Southwell Minster
  • Categories: Adult Outreach, Adult Talks, Education, Featured, Music Events, Talks, Tour

Tickets cost £15 (plus booking fee)

Shining a light on: the organ

November 22, 2026 1:00pm – 2:00pm
  • Venue: Southwell Minster
  • Categories: Adult Outreach, Adult Talks, Education, Featured, Music Events, Talks, Tour

Tickets cost £15 (plus booking fee)

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Don't forget our Christingle service tomorrow, Sun Don't forget our Christingle service tomorrow, Sunday 14 December at 5pm.

Our beautiful Christingle service is an unmissable milestone for families on the journey to Christmas. 

All welcome for oranges, candles, and carols.
Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus needed! Southwell Mi Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus needed!

Southwell Minster is looking for a family to play Mary, Joseph, and Baby Jesus for our ever-popular Crib Service on Christmas Eve at 2pm.

We need parents with a baby of up to about 8 months to take part in this essential part of the Minster’s Christmas celebrations. No acting experience is needed, and there are no lines to learn! We can even help with costumes.

Please email Canon Richard Frith, richard.frith@southwellminster.org.uk for more details.

Merry Christmas!
Give our pre-loved old theological library books a Give our pre-loved old theological library books a new lease of life this Christmas!

🎄Recycled Book Christmas Craft kits 🎄
are available in the North Transept for sale by donation. 

If you are looking for an unique craft activity to do with friends or family (perfect for teens!) before Christmas why not pick one up from the Minster? 

Suggested donation £3. 
All proceeds go towards the Minster Education Department✨

#handmadechristmas #handmade #bookworm #bookcraft #foldedbookcraft #library #booklovers #christmasdecor #christmasdecorations #southwellminster #cathedralgram #adultlearning #cathedralsofinstagram #SouthwellMinster #Notts #nottinghamshire #Nottingham #Southwell #southwelllife #stufftodowithteens
Southwell Minster’s Angel Window will feature in Southwell Minster’s Angel Window will feature in #DivineLight, the latest campaign by the Association of English Cathedrals that features the remarkable stained glass of England's cathedrals every day through Advent and Christmas.

This window was installed in 1996 and was designed and painted by Patrick Reyntiens and made in York. Reyntiens described it as “a great gathering of angels enjoying being with God, just all joy and worship”. In all there are over 300 angels – can you find them all?
Focusing on #heritage and #music, join us for bran Focusing on #heritage and #music, join us for brand new programme of adult learning talks and tours for 2026:

✨Shining a Light on...
...the organ ✨ 25th January 
...the wonder of stained glass ✨10th February 
...the magnificence of the Chapter house✨10th March 
...the Archbishops of York’s Palace ✨14th April 

More details and booking here:
www.southwellminster.org/project/talks-programme/ or search for Southwell Minster on Eventbrite to find tickets.
If you're looking for a unique Christmas gift for that person who is always tricky to buy for,  why not give them the gift of knowledge?  Book a ticket or two!

Help us conserve the Minster's heritage and keep this special place going for generations to come.

 #localheritage #localhistory #history #Nottingham #newarkandsherwood #Notts #SouthwellMinster #lectures #historytalk #cathedralsofinstagram #cathedralgram #nottinghamshire #adultlearning #churchphotography #Southwell #cathedrals #southwellminster #medievalbanter #medievalhistory #stonecarving #medievalchristianity #herebedragons #cathedralgardens #Minster #historynerd #historymatters #cathedralmusic #organmusic
We're pleased to announce a brand new programme of We're pleased to announce a brand new programme of adult learning tours and talks for 2026:

✨Shining a Light on...
...the organ ✨ 25th January 
...the wonder of stained glass ✨10th February 
...the magnificence of the Chapter house✨10th March 
...the Archbishops of York’s Palace ✨14th April 

More details and booking here:
www.southwellminster.org/project/talks-programme/ or search for Southwell Minster on Eventbrite to find tickets.
If you're looking for a unique Christmas gift for that person who is always tricky to buy for,  why not give them the gift of knowledge?  Book a ticket or two!

Help us conserve the Minster's heritage and keep this special place going for generations to come.

 #localheritage #localhistory #history #Nottingham #newarkandsherwood #Notts #SouthwellMinster #lectures #historytalk #cathedralsofinstagram #cathedralgram #nottinghamshire #adultlearning #churchphotography #southwelllife #Southwell #cathedrals #southwellminster #medievalbanter #medievalhistory #stonecarving #medievalchristianity #herebedragons #cathedralgardens #Minster #minster  #historynerd #historymatters
Join us on Sunday 14 December at 5pm for Christing Join us on Sunday 14 December at 5pm for Christingle!

Our beautiful Christingle service is an unmissable milestone for families on the journey to Christmas. 

All welcome for oranges, candles, and carols.

#christmas #christingle #southwell #southwellminster #christmasservice #notts #cathedral #christingleservice
Darkness to Light: The Cathedral Advent Procession Darkness to Light: The Cathedral Advent Procession, tonight, 6.30pm. 

Join us this evening for our Cathedral Advent Procession – one of the choral highlights of our year, with readings and music to set us on our way towards Christmas.

Early arrival is advised

All welcome
A mixture of returning favourites and new stallhol A mixture of returning favourites and new stallholders are all lined up for this year’s Winter Craft Fair at Southwell Minster.

Friday 7 November, 4-8pm, includes a prosecco and wine bar 🍾

Saturday 8 November, 10am-3.30pm, hot drinks available ☕️

There will be 60+ stalls selling a wide range of goods in the Minster, as well as an additional 15 in the stunning State Chamber of The Archbishop’s Palace next door (open both days). This is one of the region’s most loved events and is the perfect place to pick up a gift for a loved one whilst helping support independent businesses. Expect jewellery, ceramics, glassware, textiles, hand-crafted cards, food & drink, and much, much more.

Entry: £3 suggested donation (under 16s free)
Dogs on leads welcome 🦮
Refreshments available

#craftfairs #craftfairseason #craftfayre #christmascrafts #christmaspresents #southwellminster #cathedral #christmascraftfair #southwell #notts #nottinghamshire
Don't forget the Bramley Apple Festival of Food & Don't forget the Bramley Apple Festival of Food & Drink this Saturday, 10am - 3.30pm

Dozens of stallholders offering all manner of food and drink including pies, chocolates, jams, chutneys, pickles, sausages and much, much more.

Entry: £3 suggested donation (U16s free)

Dogs on leads welcome

#foodfair #southwell #notts #foodanddrink #foodanddrinkfestival #foodanddrinkfest #apples
Join us at Southwell Minster in the grand State Ch Join us at Southwell Minster in the grand State Chamber on 
Monday 22nd September, 2-3pm 
for an afternoon of WW2 history and home front heritage with Mike Kirton, Southwell Local History Society.

Tickets are strictly limited and cost £5 (plus booking fee).
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/history-talk-world-war-ii-the-home-front-mike-kirton-tickets-1680106015319

This talk is to compliment the Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War Exhibition, 3-27 September 2025. Tickets for the exhibition must be booked separately.

This is an important fundraiser for the Minster.

 #southwelllife #Southwell #nottinghamshire #Notts #SouthwellMinster #newarkandsherwood #cathedralsofinstagram #Nottingham #Nottinghamshire #cathedralgram #localheritage #cathedrals #historytalk #history #localhistory #churchphotography #adultlearning #lectures
The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War Southwell Minst The Longest Yarn 2: Britain at War
Southwell Minster,
3-27 September 

https://www.southwellminster.org/tly2
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