Southwell Minster
Church Street, Southwell, Southwell, England, NG25 0JP
Next service Sunday 19 July · 08:00 — Holy Communion
Quick answer
Southwell Minster is a Church of England (Anglican) church at Church Street, Southwell in Southwell, England. Sunday services include Holy Communion at 08:00 and Sung Eucharist at 09:30 — times verified 1 July 2026, but confirm with the parish before travelling. Church Near Me lists the address, contact details and what to expect below.
At a Glance
Verified 1 July 2026
- Denomination
- Church of England (Anglican) (anglican)
- Location
- Southwell, England
- Postcode
- NG25 0JP
- Diocese
- Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham
- Main service
- Sunday 08:00 — Holy Communion
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Service & Mass Times
Service times verified 1 July 2026 — confirm with the parish before travelling.
Holy Communion
Sung Eucharist
Cathedral Eucharist
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong (term time)
About Southwell Minster
Southwell Minster, the cathedral church of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, is one of England's finest Norman cathedrals. The richly carved naturalistic stone foliage of its 13th-century Chapter House — the celebrated 'Leaves of Southwell' — is regarded as one of the masterpieces of Gothic sculpture in Europe. As a working Anglican cathedral it offers a full pattern of daily worship, including choral evensong sung by the cathedral choir during term.
Notable facts about Southwell Minster
- The title "minster" is a mark of historic distinction: it originally described an important missionary or monastic teaching church in the Anglo-Saxon period, and today is kept only by churches of special standing.
- The Church of England is the established church of England and the mother church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which numbers tens of millions of members across more than 165 countries.
- Southwell Minster belongs to the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham, the regional family of churches through which its tradition organises worship, clergy and community life.
- With 5 regular services listed across 2 days of the week, Southwell Minster offers a fuller rhythm of worship than many local churches.
- Southwell Minster has made a point of being welcoming to all, with accessibility features including wheelchair access.
What to Expect at a Church of England (Anglican) Church
Anglican (Church of England) worship follows the rhythm of the Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship. Sunday services often range from a said early-morning Holy Communion to a main mid-morning Sung Eucharist or Morning Prayer, and many parishes hold Choral Evensong later in the day. Services blend set liturgy, hymns, Scripture readings and a sermon. Everyone is welcome, whether you are exploring faith or returning to church.
Facilities & Accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Cathedral choir
- Chapter House (Leaves of Southwell)
- Refectory
- Shop
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Southwell Minster?
Southwell Minster is located at Church Street, Southwell, Southwell, NG25 0JP, England. You can open directions to it using the map link on this page.
What denomination is Southwell Minster?
Southwell Minster is a Church of England (Anglican) church, part of the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham. You can read more about the Church of England (Anglican) tradition, its beliefs and how it worships on our denomination guide.
What time are services at Southwell Minster?
Southwell Minster holds regular services on Sunday, Weekdays; see the full list of service times on this page. Times can change for holidays and special occasions, so it is worth checking with the church before visiting.
How do I contact Southwell Minster?
You can contact Southwell Minster through its website using the details in the contact panel on this page.
Can anyone attend Southwell Minster?
Yes. Like almost all Christian churches in England, Southwell Minster welcomes visitors and newcomers to its public services, whatever your background or experience of church.