English Heritage sites near Southwell Parish
RUFFORD ABBEY
8 miles from Southwell Parish
The best-preserved remains of a Cistercian abbey west cloister range in England, dating mainly from about 1170. Incorporated into part of a 17th century and later mansion, set in Rufford Country Park.
HARDWICK OLD HALL
16 miles from Southwell Parish
The remodelled family home of Bess of Hardwick, one of the richest and most remarkable women of Elizabethan England, stands beside the New Hall she raised later in the 1590s.
BOLSOVER CASTLE
18 miles from Southwell Parish
'By an unlikely miracle, the keep at Bolsover has survived into this century as an almost untouched expression in stone of the lost world of Elizabethan chivalry and romance.'
BOLSOVER CUNDY HOUSE
18 miles from Southwell Parish
This charming cottage-like 17th-century conduit house, with vaulted stone-slab roof, once supplied water to Bolsover Castle.
SUTTON SCARSDALE HALL
19 miles from Southwell Parish
The imposing shell of a grandiose Georgian mansion built in 1724-29, with an immensely columned exterior. Roofless since 1919, when its interiors were dismantled and some exported to America.
WINGFIELD MANOR
20 miles from Southwell Parish
The vast and immensely impressive ruins of a palatial medieval manor house, with a huge undercrofted Great Hall and a defensible High Tower 22 metres (72 feet) tall.
Churches in Southwell Parish
The Cathedral Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Church Street, Southwell
Southwell
Nottingham
01636 812649
http://www.southwellminster.org/
Set amongst the leafy suburbs of Southwell and said by many to be the best kept secret among the forty-two English cathedrals, its beauty and tranquillity surprise all who visit. The large Norman Nave welcomes visitors and gives them a glimpse of the past - building commenced as far back as 1108 during the reign of Henry I! Southwell Minster became the Cathedral Church of the Diocese in 1884 and serves as a welcoming place of God for numerous communities across the Diocese and beyond, both in times of solace and contemplation, celebration and joy.
Home to the famous "Leaves of Southwell" found in the impressive Chapter House dating back to the 13th Century, these naturalistic stone carvings are regarded amongst the finest in all of Europe and bring people from far and wide to marvel at the intricacy and skill of the craftsmanship. Beautiful stained glass windows adorn the walls in the Minster, including the huge Angel Window above the West Door and the spectacular War Memorial Window in the Quire, which acts as a poignant reminder of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in The First World War.
Adjacent to the Minster is The Archbishop's Palace, home to Cardinal Wolsey during the last few months of his life and visited by numerous kings across the centuries including King Charles I and King Richard I (Richard ‘The Lionheart'). Beautiful gardens, home to an abundance of flowers, plants and wildlife surround the Palace and visitors can often be found using this as a place of relaxation, far removed from the busy world.
The thriving community here at the Minster invites you to come and see Southwell Minster for yourself and enjoy its unique charm and peace. You will be most welcome.
www.southwellminster.org
01636 812649
Pubs in Southwell Parish
Admiral Rodney
9 King Street, Southwell, NG25 0EH
(01636) 812292
therodney.co.uk
Bramley Apple
Named after the world’s first Bramley apple tree which was grown in a garden just down the road. Real ale sometimes available.
Crown Hotel
11 Market Place, Southwell, NG25 0HE
(01636) 812120
crownhotelsouthwell.com
Dumbles
Final Whistle
Located at the end of the Southwell Trail, a disused railway line. This comfortable, multi roomed pub has a railway theme and is teeming with memorabilia. The courtyard garden has been laid out like a mock station and also has a separate ba...
Hearty Good Fellow
81 Church Street, Southwell, NG25 0HQ
(01636) 812365
heartygoodfellowpub.co.uk
Norwood Park Golf Course
Norwood Hall, Halam Road, Southwell, NG25 0PF
(01636) 626282
Old Coach House
69 Easthorpe, Southwell, NG25 0HY
(01636) 819526
pubpeople.com
Reindeer
The Reindeer, a pub since 1827, has a large open plan bar area with 3 drinking areas, as well as a well-appointed separate function room which can hold 40 people. Food served every day and all day on Saturday and Sunday. Curry Nights on Thu...
Saracen's Head
Market Place, Southwell, NG25 0HE
(01636) 812701
saracensheadhotel.com
Wheatsheaf
A 17th century building with oak beams a front and back bar in the town centre. Quiz night on Sunday and Tuesday.