Local Area

Southwell (/ˈsaʊθwəl, -wɛl/ SOWTH-wəl, -⁠wel, locally /ˈsʌðəl/ SUDH-əl) is a minster and market town, and a civil parish, in the district of Newark and Sherwood in Nottinghamshire, England.

Source: Wikipedia

Whether pronounced ‘South Well‘, or ‘Suthell’ if you’re lucky enough to live in this picturesque market town, you probably won’t be too surprised to hear that Southwell was recently voted one of the best places to live in Nottinghamshire.

Another interesting fact about Southwell is the town’s Bramley apple heritage. The UK’s favourite cooking apple was first propagated here over 200 years ago from the garden of a cottage on Church Street. Every October the Bramley Apple Festival takes place to celebrate the origins of the Bramley apple.

And in 2024 the stunning Southwell Minster celebrates the 140th anniversary of becoming a cathedral. Only a short distance away from the minster you’ll find the high street independent retailers and pubs, with markets held in the market square on Thursdays and Saturdays.

For a good night out in Southwell check out this video by Dale of The Great British Pub Crawl who has some lovely things to say about the pubs in our historic minster town, including The Final Whistle – CAMRA 2023 Pub of the Year Winner – and just a short walk from Greet Lily Mill.

From sporting activities, e.g. the racecourse, golf, cricket, rugby and football to restaurants and public houses Southwell minster town provides diverse interests for all inhabitants. The annual music festival brings international stars to the area and the Morris Dancers help maintain links with English heritage.

Southwell is a great place to live!