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Southwell (Nottinghamshire)

Description: A small town in Nottinghamshire, England

Newest Review: ... see his 'tombstone' laid into the path. Spooky. In the grounds of the Minster, there is a tea-room/café, a visitor centre, and public toilets. The Park ----------- Adjacent to Southwell Minster, is the park - lined with mature trees, this contains a childrens play area, which is closed off from the rest of the park (so off limits to dogs etc), a duck pond, a wide expanse of grass to sit ... more

... on, play games on, etc. Along the top of the park, a tree-lined path winds its way along, and there are benches to sit on. It is a very safe area, and it can be very pleasant to spend the afternoon here - especially with a picnic. There are toilets on t...more

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Southwell (Nottinghamshire): Is it Southwell or Suthell ? (695 words)
by - written on 13/07/09 (Very useful, 51 readings)
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Southwell is a small town in Nottinghamshire, England, and can easily be reached by bus from the nearby larger towns of Newark, Mansfield, or the city of Nottingham which is around 15 miles away. As a place to live, it is well equipped, with two primary schools and a secondary school, all of which are over-subscribed and very popular. There is also a leisure centre, a medium-sized supermarket, and a multitude of local shops. Attractions for visitors: The Minster --------------- Southwell Minster is an architectural beauty, a huge church (or is it a cathedral?) dating from Norman times. Personally, I am ... Read the complete review