Guidebook for in and around Southwell, Nottinghamshire
Food Scene
The Old Theatre Deli has an unusual menu and I've never tried anything I didn't like there! Their coffee and cakes are delicious too.
18 locals recommend
The Old Theatre Deli
4 Market PlThe Old Theatre Deli has an unusual menu and I've never tried anything I didn't like there! Their coffee and cakes are delicious too.
This is a favourite with my family! Very friendly staff, nice atmosphere and lovely pizzas!
Scoozi Pizzeria
15 Market PlThis is a favourite with my family! Very friendly staff, nice atmosphere and lovely pizzas!
This cafe is open early if you fancy having breakfast out. Their coffee is superb and they serve lovely pasta dishes and panninis, amongst other things!
Alfresco Caffe
10 Queen StThis cafe is open early if you fancy having breakfast out. Their coffee is superb and they serve lovely pasta dishes and panninis, amongst other things!
Located in the grounds of The Minster, this is a lovely place to eat breakfast, lunch or have afternoon coffee. Attached is the Minster shop which has a great selection of things to tempt you!
Minster Refectory
Church StreetLocated in the grounds of The Minster, this is a lovely place to eat breakfast, lunch or have afternoon coffee. Attached is the Minster shop which has a great selection of things to tempt you!
The Waggon at Halam
Just outside of Southwell, this is a lovely traditional pub offering great food!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Rodney is in the centre of Southwell and has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere - a great place for a night out with friends or to meet new people.
The Admiral Rodney - Pub & Kitchen
9 King StThe Rodney is in the centre of Southwell and has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere - a great place for a night out with friends or to meet new people.
This lovely pub has a large outside seating area and beer garden, with a great play area for the younger members of your party!
8 locals recommend
Hearty Goodfellow
81 Church StThis lovely pub has a large outside seating area and beer garden, with a great play area for the younger members of your party!
A very old building full of history and they have recently opened a new restaurant called Oak at Saracens Head. Worth a visit just to look around!
7 locals recommend
The Saracens Head Hotel & Restaurant
Market PlaceA very old building full of history and they have recently opened a new restaurant called Oak at Saracens Head. Worth a visit just to look around!
Sightseeing
Work on the Minster as we know it today was started in 1108. A must see is The Chapter House, which is home to the world renown stone carvings known as The Leaves of Southwell.
48 locals recommend
Southwell Minster
Church StreetWork on the Minster as we know it today was started in 1108. A must see is The Chapter House, which is home to the world renown stone carvings known as The Leaves of Southwell.
Rufford Abbey is a lovely place to visit for all ages. You can wander around the grounds which include the ruins of the abbey, an ice house and a lovely lake which is always full of wildlife. There's a cafe, restaurant, shop and children's play park including an unusual maze. They hold lots of special events there too.
42 locals recommend
Rufford Abbey
Rufford Abbey is a lovely place to visit for all ages. You can wander around the grounds which include the ruins of the abbey, an ice house and a lovely lake which is always full of wildlife. There's a cafe, restaurant, shop and children's play park including an unusual maze. They hold lots of special events there too.
The ruins of the Archbishop's Palace can be found in the grounds of The Minster, surrounded by tranquil gardens perfect to relax in. This is also the venue for a number of outdoor plays during the Summer season.
Archbishop's Palace
Bishop's DriveThe ruins of the Archbishop's Palace can be found in the grounds of The Minster, surrounded by tranquil gardens perfect to relax in. This is also the venue for a number of outdoor plays during the Summer season.
Newark is a great place to visit. There's a regular market in the town centre, lots of shops, cafes and pubs, not to mention Newark Castle, boat trips on the river, the Palace Theatre, Odeon Cinema and the very interesting National Civil War Centre. Just out of the centre you can find Newark Scone and Devon Park which is the location of Queen's sconce, an earthwork fortification that was built in 1646 during the First English Civil War, to protect the garrison of King Charles I based at Newark Castle.
34 locals recommend
Newark Castle
Castle GateNewark is a great place to visit. There's a regular market in the town centre, lots of shops, cafes and pubs, not to mention Newark Castle, boat trips on the river, the Palace Theatre, Odeon Cinema and the very interesting National Civil War Centre. Just out of the centre you can find Newark Scone and Devon Park which is the location of Queen's sconce, an earthwork fortification that was built in 1646 during the First English Civil War, to protect the garrison of King Charles I based at Newark Castle.
One of the country's busiest racecourses, with racing all year round and a packed fixtures list. Keep an eye out for their special events too, such as family fun days and free racenights!
19 locals recommend
Southwell Racecourse
One of the country's busiest racecourses, with racing all year round and a packed fixtures list. Keep an eye out for their special events too, such as family fun days and free racenights!
The Workhouse is well worth a visit and is within easy walking distance. Run by The National Trust, it has a lovely tea room as well as the obligatory shop for souvenirs. You can learn all about the history and fascinating story of this imposing building.
17 locals recommend
National Trust - The Workhouse, Southwell
Upton RoadThe Workhouse is well worth a visit and is within easy walking distance. Run by The National Trust, it has a lovely tea room as well as the obligatory shop for souvenirs. You can learn all about the history and fascinating story of this imposing building.
Parks & Nature
The Memorial Park in Southwell is accessed from Bishop's Drive, just past the Minster. There is a separate park for younger children which provides a lovely safe place to play. Across from it is an area for older children, which includes a zip wire, spiders web, swings and other things. Additionally you can find a keep fit section with various outdoor exercise equipement. For those wanting peace and quiet, at the top of the park is a path through, dotted with benches providing a lovely quiet place to sit and enjoy the park and its wildlife.
Bishop's Drive
Bishop's DriveThe Memorial Park in Southwell is accessed from Bishop's Drive, just past the Minster. There is a separate park for younger children which provides a lovely safe place to play. Across from it is an area for older children, which includes a zip wire, spiders web, swings and other things. Additionally you can find a keep fit section with various outdoor exercise equipement. For those wanting peace and quiet, at the top of the park is a path through, dotted with benches providing a lovely quiet place to sit and enjoy the park and its wildlife.
No trip to this area would be complete without a visit to Sherwood Forest, with a walk to the Major Oak! This impressive tree is around 1000 years old and is linked to the legendary Robin Hood! There's a visitors centre, craft centre and your choice of cafes too!
112 locals recommend
Sherwood Forest
No trip to this area would be complete without a visit to Sherwood Forest, with a walk to the Major Oak! This impressive tree is around 1000 years old and is linked to the legendary Robin Hood! There's a visitors centre, craft centre and your choice of cafes too!
Shopping
Southwell is full of independent local retailers who sell a wide variety of quality and unusual goods. Shops on King Street, Queen Street and in the Bull Yard are all worth a visit. The shop at the Minster is also well worth browsing through. There are plenty of good cafes to stop for tea and cake or have a spot of lunch too.
Queen Street
Queen StreetSouthwell is full of independent local retailers who sell a wide variety of quality and unusual goods. Shops on King Street, Queen Street and in the Bull Yard are all worth a visit. The shop at the Minster is also well worth browsing through. There are plenty of good cafes to stop for tea and cake or have a spot of lunch too.
Essentials
The Co-op on The Ropewalk is the largest food shop in Southwell. There's also the One-Stop at the top of King Street which is open until late if you need anything and a Morrisons local on Leeway Road.
Co-op Food - Southwell
The RopewalkThe Co-op on The Ropewalk is the largest food shop in Southwell. There's also the One-Stop at the top of King Street which is open until late if you need anything and a Morrisons local on Leeway Road.
For Children Young and Old!
A fabulous place for children in any weather! So much to do both indoors and outdoors, you may have to visit more than once!
29 locals recommend
Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park
Mansfield RoadA fabulous place for children in any weather! So much to do both indoors and outdoors, you may have to visit more than once!
This family friendly farm has so much to do and makes for a lovely day out!
34 locals recommend
White Post Farm
Mansfield RoadThis family friendly farm has so much to do and makes for a lovely day out!
Sherwood Pines offers a great day out for everyone but its play areas, Go Ape trail, Nets Adventure and Segways mean there is something for children of all ages, from tiny tots to teenagers!
58 locals recommend
Sherwood Pines
Sherwood Pines offers a great day out for everyone but its play areas, Go Ape trail, Nets Adventure and Segways mean there is something for children of all ages, from tiny tots to teenagers!