Guided Tours

You can now book a guided tour of Southwell Minster and The Archbishop's Palace and Palace Gardens. Click one of the options below:

Saturday Tours

Minster tour: 10.30-11.45am, £8 - Book on Eventbrite here >>

Archbishop's Palace tour 12.15-1.15pm, £5 - Book on Eventbrite here >>

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

This fully accessible tour will take in all areas of the Minster, including our glorious Chapter House which has undergone significant conservation work (thanks to a £2.2m National Lottery Heritage Funded project).

During this tour you'll discover incredible architecture, beautiful stained-glass, Roman plaster, Saxon beginnings and much more.

You can also book a tour of The Archbishop's Palace and beautiful Palace Gardens to follow on from your Minster tour, with a 30 minute break between the two tours.

Please arrive 10 minutes early and check-in at the Welcome Desk inside the Minster to ensure the tour can start on time. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.

Wednesday Tours of  The Archbishop's Palace and Palace Gardens

10.30-11.30am, £5 - Book on Eventbrite here >>
Our Wednesday tours cover The Archbishop's Palace and beautiful Palace Gardens.

Please arrive 10 minutes early and check-in at the Welcome Desk inside the Minster to ensure the tour can start on time. Under 16's must be accompanied by an adult.

Bell Tower Tours

Various dates and times £8/£4 - Book on Eventbrite here >>
Take a tour of Southwell Minster's famous Bell Tower, where you'll be taken on a voyage of discovery to learn the fascinating history behind the bells, regarded as some of the best in the country. If the weather is dry, you might even be taken out onto the Minster roof where you'll be mesmerised by 360 degree panoramic views of the beautiful countryside.

Palace Garden Tours

Various dates £8 - Book on Eventbrite here >>
Experience the beautiful Palace Gardens on this tour which includes a guided walk around the gardens, and a chance to ask questions and pick up helpful hints and tips from our Head Gardener.