The town's links with Lord Byron who lived at Burgage Manor (left) from 1804 to 1807 are well documented, as are the last hours of Charles I who spent his final night of freedom billeted in the Saracens' Head (below) then known as The King's Arms.

Southwell is also the birthplace of the famous Bramley Apple. The original tree still bears fruit and can be seen in a private garden in the centre of the town.

Regular visitors to the town and local residents have been surpised to see the new sculpture which has appeared in the Church Street car park. This has been created by Experience Nottingham and has been put in place with the agreement of the District Council. Although it is part of a county-wide trail to promote the links with Robin Hood, the sculpture was not particularly well received by Southwell residents. Folowing a meeting between officers of the District and Town Counils, Experience Nottingham and the Minster it was agreed that the illustrated roundel would be changed to show the famous 'Green Man' carving from the Minster with the wording amended appropriately.

Why not come and enjoy a day in our lively historic town and see for yourself?