
Southwell Minster & The Swan Sanctuary guide included
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For over 900 years Southwell Minster has been welcoming visitors, with hospitality at the heart of their offering. Start with a tour of this magnificent Minster with a knowledgable and friendly guide, who will take you to all the areas of the Minster - including the glorious Chapter House which has recently reopened after the completion of an impressive conservation project. During the tour you'll uncover incredible architecture, intricate stained-glass, Roman plasterwork and of course The Leaves of Southwell which were voted number one in the Association of English Cathedral's prestigious #CathedralTreasures competition. During the tour you'll pass through the Nave which features an incredible floating installation of planet Earth that's leaving visitors with a sense of awe and responsibility for our interconnected world. Renowned artist, Luke Jerram is known worldwide for his large-scale public artworks with this latest piece, Gaia (pictured), made up of incredibly detailed NASA imagery and complimented by a specially made sound composition by BAFTA award-winning composer, Dan Jones. The installation is here until 13th August only, find out more.
There's free time to enjoy this charming town at leisure before we continue to Reg Taylors Garden Centre and The Swan Sanctuary. The unique and magical Swan Sanctuary features five beautifully landscaped lakes that have become a tranquil home for rare and endangered species. Wander along the paths and pause as you enjoy these peaceful surroundings. Take time to pop into the garden centre and tea room whilst you're here too.
We're due to arrive in Southwell at 10:45 with a 75 minute guided tour of the Minster beginning at 11:00. There's free time to enjoy the town before we depart for the Swan Sanctuary at 14:00. We'll arrive at 14:20 and head home at 16:45. Note for passengers boarding at Serpentine Green. There are road closures on the slip roads at junction 3 of the Fletton Parkway, the coach will pick up as planned but please allow more time to get to your departure point.
- Maxey (our office)
- Market Deeping (Halfleet Bus Stop, northbound)
- Market Deeping (Godsey Lane Health Centre Bus Stop, southbound)
- Market Deeping (The Stage)
- Werrington Centre Bus Stop (Goodwin Walk)
- Werrington Green (Fulbridge Road)
- Paston Church Bus Stop
- Bretton Centre Bus Stop
- Westwood (St. Judes Church)
- Peterborough Centre (Rivergate Bus Stop, Bourges Boulevard southbound)
- Fletton Bus Stop (corner of Fletton Avenue/Fairfield Road)
- Stanground (Whittlesey Road Bus Stop, opp. Tesco Extra)
- Serpentine Green Hampton Bus Stop
- Stamford (Danish Invader)