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The Town

Southwell is probably most famous for its Minster, which is the cathedral church of Nottinghamshire.
It was designated a Conservation Area in 1968, and scattered around the town can be found a large number of buildings of historical significance. There are a number of open spaces in the middle of the town, usually traversed by footpaths. These give the town 'character' and a feeling of space and tranquility.


Wheelchair Access

 Wheelchair Friendly Suitable
 Wheelchair Friendly with diversion Diversion maybe needed
 Limited Wheelchair Access Not suitable




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Southwell

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Curious About Logo 2What gives Southwell, a delightful Nottinghamshire town, its unique character? What people and events have shaped its personality? Why do people love to visit? Take our fabulous walks of discovery, and have fun finding answers to clues which tell you more, whilst reading our stories about the most interesting facts.
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First Walk
Wheelchair friendly
Workhouse to Minster
This walk starts at the best preserved
workhouse in England, and after walking
briefly alongside a pretty river, it pauses
at the imposing Caudwell's Mill before
heading towards the splendid Burgage
Green, once home to Lord Byron. The
walk then takes in the interesting and
bustling town centre, passing the
infamous Saracen's Head before circling
the distinctive Southwell Minster, with its unusual 'pepperpot' spires
(1.5 miles).
Walk Extension
Wheelchair friendly
Minster to Well
Heading away from the Minster, this walk pauses to look at Vicar's Court, and then takes in the splendour of Southwell's prebendal houses, many of which are Grade II listed. The prebends were once home to archbishops and canons, who acted as lords of the manor, taking rent and income from the local people. The walk then continues to
the home of the first Bramley apple tree,
before ending at the well which is alleged to have given Southwell its name
(0.75 miles).

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