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Welcome to Southwell Minster

Please note that during The Museum of the Moon exhibition, 11-22 October, the Nave will only be open to ticket-holders and for Sunday services. If you are coming to pray, light a candle or to visit the Minster in general, please enter via the south door opposite the Archbishop's Palace, where you'll be able to view the Quire, Chapels and Chapter House.

 

For more than 1,000 years Southwell Minster has been opening its doors to welcome visitors, pilgrims and worshippers. Hospitality in the name of Jesus Christ is at the heart of what we offer the 100,000 people who come in a typical year. As well as being a beautiful and fascinating historic building, Southwell Minster is a community of clergy, other workers and many worshippers, contributing to the public life and private lives of the town and the whole diocese.

There is no charge for entry but donations are gratefully received - suggested donation £5. Your donation will help us keep this historic building open for generations to come and support the important work we do.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome inside the Minster, its grounds and gardens.

Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram. Ely Cathedral, UK, 2019. Photo (c) James Billings The Moon

11-22 October 2024

Following the success of Gaia in Southwell Minster last year, artist Luke Jerram returns to Southwell with his incredible Museum of the Moon artwork. This awe-inspiring large-scale display features minute detail of the lunar surface using NASA imagery. There’s also an exciting programme of moon-related concerts and activities, and an exclusive night of dancing under the Moon.

Southwell Minster 140th Anniversary logo140th Anniversary Exhibition

Now until November 2024

This year we celebrate the 140th anniversary of Southwell Minster becoming a cathedral! To celebrate we are hosting a special 10-month exhibition, where we explore over 1,000 years of history in 140 objects.

140th exhibition online gallery image

Events and Activities

Forthcoming Guided Tours

All tours need to be pre-booked.

Buy Online at the Cathedral Shop

Enjoy exploring our collection of cathedral and religious gifts. All the profits made from your purchase help us to maintain Southwell Minster for future generations. Thank you for your support. Visit the Shop Front or dive in and choose a selection below.

OPENING TIMES

Monday to Saturday 8.30am – 6.30pm
Sunday 8am – 4.30pm

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SAFEGUARDING

Ensuring that children and young people as well as adults are kept safe whilst in our care is an integral part of our church life. If you have any concerns about safeguarding, please contact:
In the Minster
Penny Turner, Cathedral Safeguarding Officer: 01636 817992
Vicky Thorpe, Safeguarding Co-ordinator: 01636 817200
In the Diocese
All safeguarding concerns should be directed to the Diocesan Safeguarding team on 01636 817200
during working hours. For non-urgent advice and queries, including DBS advice, please email the safeguarding team at safeguarding@southwell.anglican.org

Exhibition

Exhibition

Virtual Tours

Virtual Tours

Children and Families

Children and Families

Worship Online

Worship Online