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August 2020
Southwell Music Festival – Cancelled
Southwell Music Festival is an annual, top-quality classical music festival taking place each August Bank Holiday to celebrate classical music, to raise the profile of the town and its magnificent medieval Minster, and to inspire local musicians – especially young people. Like the previous six Festivals, the 2020 Festival will be held over the Bank Holiday weekend from Wednesday 26th to Monday 31st August. Southwell – a small, historic town in rural Nottinghamshire on the edge of Sherwood Forest –…
Find out more »September 2020
Heritage Open Day
Welcome to England’s largest festival of history and culture! Every September some 46,000 volunteers across England organise 5,500 events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore. More information soon on what's happening in Southwell!
Find out more »October 2020
Bramley Festival
Welcome to the annual celebration of the Bramley Apple, first cultivated here in Southwell over 200 years ago. Enjoy The Food and Drink Festival with its many stalls and cookery demonstrations. Discover our lovely shops with their special apple display windows and call into the library where you’ll find children’s activities, the Big Draw, Beaumond House stalls and refreshments, plus the Bramley Apple Painting and Poetry competition and prizegiving. Don’t miss the crowning of the Bramley Apple King, Queen, Prince…
Find out more »November 2020
Willow Lantern Making Workshops
Make a willow lantern with a professional artist for the Lantern Walk on Saturday 5th December 2020 Open to all ages from 5-105 years! Morning workshop 10am – 12.30pm Afternoon workshop 1pm – 3.30pm Please wear old clothes and arrive promptly for the beginning of the workshop as it will take the whole 2.5 hour session to complete the lantern. Booking essential. Materials £5. You will need a set of battery operated fairy lights to illuminate your lantern. Tel: 01636…
Find out more »Christmas Late Night Shopping and Christmas Tree Lights Switch On
A wonderful festive evening with all the shops, library, restaurants, pubs and cafes open late, plus a Christmas Market on the Market Square Christmas tree light switch on at 6pm in Market Square Carol singing, Father Christmas and lots more! A free community event. To book a stand at the market contact Southwell Town Council Tel: 01636 816103 Email: admin@southwell-tc.gov.uk
Find out more »December 2020
Southwell Lantern Walk
Bring your lanterns and join us for the Lantern walk through the park. See the lights and lanterns along the way. Starts at Southwell Minster and ends at The Minster School with hot drinks, tasty treats and Christmas music. A free community event. Everyone of all ages welcome. Make a lantern to bring along to the walk - see our workshops on Saturday 21st November 2020 (for ages 5 - 105!) or at Southwell Library (for ages 4-9years) on Saturday…
Find out more »Christmas Tree Festival
Come and view over 30 Christmas trees beautifully and imaginatively decorated by local schools, community groups and businesses. Refreshments available Sunday service on the 13th December More info to follow!
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