Southwell is arguably one of the prettiest towns in Nottinghamshire. The stunning Southwell Minster is a splendid cathedral with one of the finest Norman naves in Europe and only a few minutes walking distance from The Old Coach House!

The town is internationally renowned for its Bramley Apple heritage. It is here that the apple was first propagated more than 200 years ago from the garden of a cottage on Church Street. Every year people gather in the picturesque market town to celebrate the UK’s favourite cooking apple, at the Bramley Apple Festival.

Just outside of the town you’ll find another great heritage attraction at The Workhouse. Built to house the poor and needy of the Victorian era work, this austere building was pioneering in its design when it was built in 1824, and its design and approach it became a blueprint for similar institutions across the country. Today you can wander the grounds and check out a full programme of living history events, tours and exhibitions

Taking place in late summer every year, Southwell Music Festival celebrates the town’s classic musical connections. With impressive backdrops of Southwell Minster and neighbouring Archbishop’s Palace, this elegant event features concerts and recitals from new and established classical musicians. Music lovers will also love Bookwise, a charity used bookshop with a great range of books, sheet music and CDs.