You can now book a guided tour of Southwell Minster, The Bell Tower, and The Archbishop's Palace and Gardens. Pre-booking is necessary.
Choose any of the options below, but please arrive 10 minutes prior to the start time so that the tour can start on time. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult at all times whilst taking part in tours.
2026 Tours: Pre-booking is necessary
2.30-3.45pm, £11 (U16s free)
Take a Wednesday 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 in recent years.
During this tour you'll discover incredible architecture, beautiful stained-glass, Roman plaster, Saxon beginnings and much more.
12.15-1.15pm, £8.50 (U16s free)
Our Wednesday tours cover The Archbishop's Palace and beautiful Palace Gardens.
The former Palace of the Archbishop of York stands next door to the Minster and dates from the 14th Century.
During the tour you will be able to admire the Palace ruins from our magnificent gardens. A wonderful landscape with wide open lawns full of herbs, shrubs and flowering plants, chosen for their historical relevance and links to the famous ‘Leaves of Southwell’.
Inside the Palace you can explore the glorious State Chamber which retains its original proportions and a magnificent medieval vaulted ceiling. As well as hearing stories of its famous occupants, including Cardinal Wolsey and Charles I.
10.30-11.45am and 2.00-3.15pm, £11 (U16s free)
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 in recent years.
During this tour you'll discover incredible architecture, beautiful stained-glass, Roman plaster, Saxon beginnings and much more.
12.15-1.15pm, £8.50 (U16s free)
Our Saturday tours cover The Archbishop's Palace and beautiful Palace Gardens.
The former Palace of the Archbishop of York stands next door to the Minster and dates from the 14th Century.
During the tour you will be able to admire the Palace ruins from our magnificent gardens. A wonderful landscape with wide open lawns full of herbs, shrubs and flowering plants, chosen for their historical relevance and links to the famous ‘Leaves of Southwell’.
Inside the Palace you can explore the glorious State Chamber which retains its original proportions and a magnificent medieval vaulted ceiling. As well as hearing stories of its famous occupants, including Cardinal Wolsey and Charles I.
1-2.15pm, £11 (U16s free)
Take a 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 in recent years.
During this tour you'll discover incredible architecture, beautiful stained-glass, Roman plaster, Saxon beginnings and much more.
After the tour you are welcome to join us for Evensong in the Quire sung by our own Cathedral Choir, or visiting Choir. This beautiful service celebrates the end of the day with words and music. A perfect ending to your tour.
2.30-3.30pm, £8.50 (U16s free)
Our Sunday tours cover The Archbishop's Palace and beautiful Palace Gardens.
The former Palace of the Archbishop of York stands next door to the Minster and dates from the 14th Century.
During the tour you will be able to admire the Palace ruins from our magnificent gardens. A wonderful landscape with wide open lawns full of herbs, shrubs and flowering plants, chosen for their historical relevance and links to the famous ‘Leaves of Southwell’.
Inside the Palace you can explore the glorious State Chamber which retains its original proportions and a magnificent medieval vaulted ceiling. As well as hearing stories of its famous occupants, including Cardinal Wolsey and Charles I.
Various dates and times £11/£5.50
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.
Starting in 2026. Join a member of Southwell Minster music department to take a rare behind the scenes look at the organ! See the ins and outs of both the Minster’s organs, including some parts not usually open to the public. Get to understand better how organs work, and see one of the Minster’s organists close up as they perform on one of the organs.
Please note:
! You will need to be be able to climb a couple of flights of stairs and be ok with being at height
! This tour is limited to a maximum of 8 per tour
Various dates and times £15 (plus booking fee)