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Welcome to Southwell Minster

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.

Threads through the Bible

Threads through the Bible exhibition3 exhibitions in 1 – 44 panels – 10 years in the making – over 25 million stitches!

Don’t miss this powerful and moving display of faith, art, and storytelling and your chance to witness this exceptional journey through the Bible’s narrative in silk artistry.

Friday 7 March – Monday 5 May (follow the link for opening times)
£5 suggested donation per person, £10 for families

Southwell Minster 140th Anniversary logoOnline Gallery

Southwell Minster marked 140 years as a Cathedral in 2024 with an exhibition that explored over 1,000 years of history in 140 objects.

All of these objects are featured in our online gallery.
Each object reveals a unique part of the Minster’s story and the history of the Cathedral, Gardens and Palace.  Take a look.

Events and Activities

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