Southwell is a small town in Nottinghamshire, which lies on the River Greet about five miles to the west of Newark-on-Trent and some fourteen miles northeast of Nottingham. It is the site of Southwell Minster, the seat of the Church of England Diocese which covers Nottinghamshire. Apart from the Minster, another church of note is the Methodist church at Southwell, which has an old right-of-way running right underneath it, necessitating a far larger upstairs seating area than the one downstairs. Southwell is also noted for being the birthplace of the famous Bramley Cooking Apple. Known for its sweet taste, this world renowned cooking apple was first seeded at Southwell. The name of Southwell, or more precisely its pronunciation, is the subject of debate. Many prefer 'suth-ell', referring to the older spelling of the town as 'Sothwell'. Others will point to the fact that in even earlier times the town was written as Sudwell, 'Sud' being the French for South, therefore the pronunciation should be 'south-well'. Greet House, otherwise known as The Workhouse, was built in 1824 and was the prototype for Victorian Workhouses. It is now a museum run by the National Trust and is probably the best preserved Workhouse in the country. Southwell is also home to the annual Southwell Folk Festival, held in June adjacent to The Workhouse.
Attraction
Reg Taylor's Swan and Wildfowl Sanctuary
Southwell Minster
The Workhouse
Dentist
Minster Dental Centre
R.J. Weston-Price
Ropewalk Dental Centre
Doctor
Estate Agent
Alasdair Morrison Chartered Surveyors
Bingham Nick
Gascoine's
Golf Club
Market
Performing Arts
Southwell Choral Society
Southwell Orchestral Society
Pub and Bar
Old Coach House Inn
Reindeer Inn
Spread Eagle
The Old Vicarage Boutique Hotel
Solicitor
Vet
Sports Clubs
Southwell CC (Cricket)
Shops
Southwell Garden Centre
New Hollybeck Nurseries
The Pet Store
R C Pinder Ltd
Benets
The Secret Room
Lloyds Pharmacy
Activities
Nottingham Activity Centre(Archery)
Nottingham Activity Centre(Outdoor Pursuits)
Places to Stay near Southwell
Saracens Head Hotel (0.01 miles)
The Old Vicarage Boutique Hotel (0.55 miles)
The Old Vicarage, Southwell situated on Westhorpe, is currently undergoing a major redevelopment and refurbishment programme. It will bring Southwell its first unique hotel experience, taking comfort and personal service to new heights. The original Georgian ... More | visit website
Kelham House Country Manor Hotel (4.63 miles)
In 9 acres of parkland and landscaped grounds, this Country House Hotel has 12 newly refurbished bedrooms and 2 dining rooms with beautiful views. Kelham House Country Hotel is 2 ... More
Old School Mews (5.01 miles)
We are situated East of Nottingham just 20 minutes ... More | visit website
Tudor Farm (5.10 miles)
Tudor Farm is situated just off the A46, between Nottingham and Newark, with the A1 five minutes drive away for easy access to the South and North.Nottingham Lincoln and Grantham ... More
Boot & Shoe Inn (5.60 miles)
The Boot & Shoe Inn, Main Street, Flintham, Nr Newark, Notts, NG23 5LA.A traditional English Inn, located in a conservation village just 6 miles West of the charming market town of Newark On Trent.We offer ... More | visit website
The Boot and Shoe Inn (5.60 miles)
The Boot & Shoe Inn, Main Street, Flintham, Nr Newark, Notts, NG23 5LA.A traditional English Inn, located in a conservation village just 6 miles West of the charming market town of Newark On Trent.We offer ... More
Millgate House Hotel (5.75 miles)
Greystones Guest Accommodation (5.86 miles)
Greystones, dating from circa 1620, is a delightful Grade 2 listed former farmhouse, with wattle and daub walls, exposed internal beams, a Grade 11 listed Jacobean staircase and loads of ... More
Hollies B&B Hotel (5.88 miles)
The Hollies Bed and Breakfast hotel provides guest accommodation in this imposing Georgian townhouse which has recently undergone refurbishment to a high standard. All rooms have flat screen TV with Freeview and DVD.
The Hollies Bed ... More | visit website
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