Southwell Minster
Southwell, England · NG25 0JP
Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham
Your visit at a glance
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. Confirm the current schedule with the church before travelling. Church Near Me lists the address, contact details and what to expect below.
Worship together
Church service times
The usual schedule recorded for this church. Check the official church notice or newsletter for this week’s arrangements. Times are local to the UK.
- Sunday08:00
Holy Communion
- Sunday09:30
Sung Eucharist
- Sunday11:15
Cathedral Eucharist
- Sunday15:30
Choral Evensong
- Weekdays17:30
Choral Evensong (term time)
The church & its community
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.
- Christian tradition
- Church of England (Anglican)
- Town & country
- Southwell, England
- Postcode
- NG25 0JP
- Diocese
- Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham
A little preparation helps
Planning your first visit
- Choose a service. Check the church’s current notice for changes, especially at Christmas, Easter or on bank holidays.
- Plan your arrival. Use the address below and ask about the entrance, parking or public transport if you need help.
- Let someone welcome you. Tell a steward or welcomer it is your first visit; you can ask where to sit and how to follow the service.
What is worship in this tradition usually like?
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.
This describes the wider tradition. The format at this particular church may vary.
Visit with confidence
Accessibility and facilities
Access information recorded for this church:
- Wheelchair access
Other listed facilities and activities
- Cathedral choir
- Chapter House (Leaves of Southwell)
- Refectory
- Shop
Ask the church about your particular requirements, including the route from the entrance to seating and toilets. A listed feature may not describe every part of the building.
Questions to ask about access →Questions about Southwell Minster
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?
The listed schedule for Southwell Minster is Sunday 08:00 (Holy Communion); Sunday 09:30 (Sung Eucharist); Sunday 11:15 (Cathedral Eucharist); Sunday 15:30 (Choral Evensong); Weekdays 17:30 (Choral Evensong (term time)). Confirm with the church before travelling, especially on holidays or for special services.
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.