Guidebook for Southwell
Sightseeing
Historic Norman Nave and Chapter House. Hunt the Mice for children. Music Festival and Recitals.
48 locals recommend
Southwell Minster
Church StreetHistoric Norman Nave and Chapter House. Hunt the Mice for children. Music Festival and Recitals.
England’s history of Crime and Punishment is a shocking one. As are the sinister and grim stories of Nottingham’s own outlaws which are brought to life in the building
55 locals recommend
Galleries of Justice Museum
High PavementEngland’s history of Crime and Punishment is a shocking one. As are the sinister and grim stories of Nottingham’s own outlaws which are brought to life in the building
City of Caves
Garner's HillSee Nottingham's underground caves
Rufford Abbey Country Park is the estate and grounds of a former 12 century Cistercian Monastery and country house.
42 locals recommend
Rufford Abbey
Rufford Abbey Country Park is the estate and grounds of a former 12 century Cistercian Monastery and country house.
Discover inspiring art and craft at The Harley Gallery, with top quality contemporary exhibitions and a glimpse of the Welbeck Estate’s Portland Collections in our historical displays.
10 locals recommend
The Harley Gallery
Discover inspiring art and craft at The Harley Gallery, with top quality contemporary exhibitions and a glimpse of the Welbeck Estate’s Portland Collections in our historical displays.
The first thing that greets visitors to Nottingham Playhouse is the spectacular Sky Mirror sculpture which forms part of a water feature. Created by renowned sculptor Anish Kapoor it was installed in
Sky Mirror
The first thing that greets visitors to Nottingham Playhouse is the spectacular Sky Mirror sculpture which forms part of a water feature. Created by renowned sculptor Anish Kapoor it was installed in
Papplewick Pumping Station is the finest working Victorian water pumping station in Britain.
8 locals recommend
Papplewick Pumping Station
Rigg LanePapplewick Pumping Station is the finest working Victorian water pumping station in Britain.
A unique collection of restored cottages and workshops arranged around a garden courtyard. Walk round to see how a local Victorian community lived and worked, watch live demonstrations
Framework Knitters' Museum
Chapel StreetA unique collection of restored cottages and workshops arranged around a garden courtyard. Walk round to see how a local Victorian community lived and worked, watch live demonstrations
Nottingham Castle
Lenton RoadArt and castle
The Newstead Abbey
Saint Alban's RoadHome of Lord Byron and beautiful grounds
Nottingham Racecourse
Horses and Greyhounds
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground
All day cricket
Wollaton Hall
Park with Deer and museum
Newark Castle station
Castle, gardens, museum and events
Farndon Marina
North EndWalking, cycling, boats
National Trust - Mr Straw's House
5-7 Blyth Grove1920s house
Lincoln Cathedral
Minster YardHistoric town and cathedral
Newark Air Museum
Drove LaneWWII aeroplanes
Belvoir Castle
Woolsthorpe RoadLovely castle and grounds and pub
The National Holocaust Centre and Museum
Acre Edge RoadMuseum and stories
Lace Centre
Home of Nottingham lace
Museum of Nottingham Life
Castle BoulevardNottingham life
Everything Else
Racing, Events, Walking, Vintage Fairs, Sealed Knot Re-enactments
19 locals recommend
Southwell Racecourse
Racing, Events, Walking, Vintage Fairs, Sealed Knot Re-enactments
British Horological Institute
Main StreetClocks, divine afternoon teas
Lovely Garden Centre and large gift section. Cafe and restaurant, swan sanctuary
9 locals recommend
Reg Taylor's Garden Centre
4 Corkhill LnLovely Garden Centre and large gift section. Cafe and restaurant, swan sanctuary
wide range of Holistic therapy Treatments including Body Massage, Aromatherapy Massage,Hot Stone fusion massage, Reflexology,Hopi Ear candle treatments, Reiki, Indian head massage etc
Body & Soul
Southwell Roadwide range of Holistic therapy Treatments including Body Massage, Aromatherapy Massage,Hot Stone fusion massage, Reflexology,Hopi Ear candle treatments, Reiki, Indian head massage etc
Hollybeck Garden Centre
Oxton RoadLovely nursery and excellent food
Khyber Pass Southwell
46 King StAuthentic Indian & Balti cuisine, Restaurant and Takeaway
The first indoor course of its kind in the East Midlands will give intrepid pioneers of all ages the opportunity to test their mettle at the state-of-the-art adventure golf complex.
The Lost City Adventure Golf
Burton StreetThe first indoor course of its kind in the East Midlands will give intrepid pioneers of all ages the opportunity to test their mettle at the state-of-the-art adventure golf complex.
Water Meadows Swimming and Fitness Complex
Bath StreetSwimming for all the family
South Forest Leisure Complex
Clipstone RdSwimming and indoor bowls
Sherwood Forest
Major Oak and Robin Hood
Nottingham Forest Football Club Ticket Office
Pavilion RoadFootball
Southwell Trail
Southwell TrailCycling
Lockwell Hill Activity Centre
Archery, go-karting, quad biking and 4x4 experience
Amen Corner Karting
Rufford RoadGo-karting
Clumber Park
Walkin, cycling, cycle hire, restaurant
Hire a narrow boat, walking, cycling and lots of bars and restaurants: English, Italian, Indian etc
Gunthorpe Lock
Hire a narrow boat, walking, cycling and lots of bars and restaurants: English, Italian, Indian etc
Norwood Park
Halam RoadGolf course
Brinkley Hill
Brinkley HillGolf course
Ramsdale Park Golf Centre
Oxton RoadGolf course
Rufford Park Golf and Country Club
Rufford LaneGolf course
White water rafting, canoeing, body boarding etc
56 locals recommend
Holme Pierrepont Country Park, home of The National Water Sports Centre
Adbolton LaneWhite water rafting, canoeing, body boarding etc
Notts County Football Club
Football
Southwell Leisure Centre
Nottingham RoadSwimming, gym, yoga, exercise classes, etc
Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Concerts, top bands and shows, ice skating
Thoresby Park
Hall and gardens
Newark Cattle Market Co Ltd
Livestock sales and car boot
Southwell Library
King StreetLibrary and local history, plays and events
Robin Hood Theatre
Church LanePlays
Palace Theatre
Appleton GatePlays
Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall
Theatre SquareConcerts and shows
Queen's Medical Centre
Derby RoadA&E emergency medical care
Southwell Medical Centre
49A The RopewalkGPs and primary care
BMI The Park Hospital
Sherwood Lodge DrivePrivate hospital
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust - City Hospital Campus
Hucknall RoadWards and hospital care
King's Mill Hospital
Mansfield RoadA&E, wards and GP walk in centre
Nottingham Woodthorpe Hospital
748 Mansfield RdPrivate hospital
Fairview Farm Log Cabins & Holiday Accommodation
Main RoadHorse riding in sherwood forest
Southwell Garden Centre
Fiskerton RoadGarden centre, food, plants
Brookfields Garden Centre
431 Mapperley PlainsGarden centre, large gift store, plants
East Midlands Airport
East Midlands AirportPlanes all destinations
Birmingham Airport
Trident RoadPlanes all destnations
Nottingham Climbing Centre
212 Noel StClimbing
Arthur Johnson & Sons
Meadow LaneAntiques
Newark Showground
Lincoln RoadAntique fairs, dog shows, county show, LAMMAS
Broadway Cinema/Cafe Bar, Nottingham
14-18 Broad StContemporary films
Nottingham Tennis Centre
University BoulevardTennis tournaments
Delta Force Paintball Nottingham
Green LanePaintballing
The Original Nottingham Ghost Walk
Scary ghost walk
Haywood Oaks Activity Centre
Old Rufford RoadZorbing, shooting, tank driving, go karting, off road driving
Princess River Cruises
100 Racecourse RdFood and cruise on river trent
Scubanaut Diving Club
Scuba diving
Food Scene
The Old Theatre Deli
4 Market PlGorgeous Food, you can sit outside too
A relaxed and friendly haven in the heart of Southwell. With Italian owners bringing a Mediterranean style menu of freshly prepared dishes including home made meatballs, pasta, etc
Alfresco Caffe
10 Queen StA relaxed and friendly haven in the heart of Southwell. With Italian owners bringing a Mediterranean style menu of freshly prepared dishes including home made meatballs, pasta, etc
Gossips Coffee House the place to meet the place to eat.
The friendly coffee shop with good home cooking. Let our waiting staff serve you Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch and Afternoon Teas.
Gossips Coffee House
26 King StGossips Coffee House the place to meet the place to eat.
The friendly coffee shop with good home cooking. Let our waiting staff serve you Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch and Afternoon Teas.
La Parisienne
12 King StExcellent food.
Minster Refectory
Church StreetExcellent food right next to the Minster
Newfield Dairy
Caunton RoadExcellent food and ice cream made on the farm
Piano Italian Restaurant
1 WestgateExcellent food overlooking the Minster
Shopping
Inspiring and eclectic mix of original, hand-finished furniture, industrial and vintage lighting, handmade cushions, lampshades and throws, contemporary decorative items and sumptuous fabrics.
8A King Street Interiors
8 King StInspiring and eclectic mix of original, hand-finished furniture, industrial and vintage lighting, handmade cushions, lampshades and throws, contemporary decorative items and sumptuous fabrics.
Diverse mix of vintage, upcycled and contemporary furniture, home funishings, lighting, garden accessories, home fragrances, candles, gifts and greeting cards
Carnill and Company
9 Queen StDiverse mix of vintage, upcycled and contemporary furniture, home funishings, lighting, garden accessories, home fragrances, candles, gifts and greeting cards
Secret Garden Interiors
2 Market PlEclectic Mix of home furnishings, accessories etc
A Fly Went By
12 Queen StUnusual gifts
Burleys
1A Market PlUnusual gifts
Specialise in lovely cards and gifts which include Wooden Toys, Pocket Money Toys and Gifts, New Children's Books, Specialty cards & Oak and pine furniture.
Swell Computer Centre
14 King StSpecialise in lovely cards and gifts which include Wooden Toys, Pocket Money Toys and Gifts, New Children's Books, Specialty cards & Oak and pine furniture.
Arts & Culture
The Barn Gallery was once part of the Old Swan public house and more recently a local museum. The Barn has been sensitively refurbished to create a unique showing space for paintings and stained glass
THE BARN GALLERY
79 King StThe Barn Gallery was once part of the Old Swan public house and more recently a local museum. The Barn has been sensitively refurbished to create a unique showing space for paintings and stained glass
Every weekend 4 of the comedy circuit’s hottest acts, from the best rising stars to the biggest TV faces, keep the crowds at Glee Club Nottingham laughing.
7 locals recommend
The Glee Club Nottingham
Canal StreetEvery weekend 4 of the comedy circuit’s hottest acts, from the best rising stars to the biggest TV faces, keep the crowds at Glee Club Nottingham laughing.
Nottingham Playhouse
Wellington CircusShows, plays and concerts
Patchings Art Centre
Oxton RoadArts, crafts, food, galleries and artist shop. Events.
Essentials
Goffs of Southwell
15 Queen StExcellent butchers shop
A new and exciting Fine Wine shop in the heart of Southwell, we would like to invite all to come along to view and buy from the thoughtfully chosen and individual range of wines from around the world.
Mr & Mrs Fine Wine
Church StreetA new and exciting Fine Wine shop in the heart of Southwell, we would like to invite all to come along to view and buy from the thoughtfully chosen and individual range of wines from around the world.
Local family run business since 1941 in the heart of southwell located in Bull Yard. Sell fresh fruit and veg along with a selection of oils etc.
Stone Fruit
King StreetLocal family run business since 1941 in the heart of southwell located in Bull Yard. Sell fresh fruit and veg along with a selection of oils etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
Historic pub where Bonnie Prince Charles stayed before he surrendered at Newark.
7 locals recommend
The Saracens Head Hotel & Restaurant
Market PlaceHistoric pub where Bonnie Prince Charles stayed before he surrendered at Newark.
Simple, home-cooked food with dishes ranging from homemade Hearty Burgers, fresh fish and chips and rustic pies with creamy mash and vegetables.
8 locals recommend
Hearty Goodfellow
81 Church StSimple, home-cooked food with dishes ranging from homemade Hearty Burgers, fresh fish and chips and rustic pies with creamy mash and vegetables.
Springhead Brewery
Main StreetFood, wines and beers
The Embankment
282-284 Arkwright StWalking by the Trent, play area
Burnt Stump Nottingham
Burntstump HillCountry park and pub food
Ferry Boat Inn
Pub, food and play centre