Southwell

Arthur Mee in his book, 'Nottinghamshire', said of Southwell that '…we can only pray that when an angel beckons us it will be to some such heaven as Southwell is'. Southwell is a charming town with many delights to offer the visitor. 

Southwell has a number of historical and literary connections, more of which are contained in the file below.  One of its most impressive features is its magnificent 12th Century Norman Minster with twin 'pepper pot' spires and 13th century Chapter House. 

Not many people are aware that the famous English cooking apple, the Bramley Apple, has its orgins in Southwell.  It resulted from apple pips planted in a cottage garden in Easthorpe, Southwell, and became a huge success.  For a recipe using Bramley Apples, by kind permission of the Federation of Nottinghamshire WIs, please look at the file below.

Southwell has other important visitor attractions. On the outskirts of the town is the Workhouse. The least altered workhouse structure in existence today, the Workhouse has been restored by the National Trust and opens to the public each Easter

In the neighbouring village of Upton, is the Upton Hall Time Museum, the British Horological Institute's fascinating clock and watch collection.  For racing enthusiasts, Southwell Racecourse is one of the country's few all-weather racecourses.

The town is a busy shopping centre, boasting many markets, tea-rooms, restaurants and pubs.  It is a place you will want to return to again and again.

For more information on where to park and how to plan your journey or contact information for Southwell Tourist Information Centre.