Southwell Minster Winter Craft Fair
Friday 6 November – Saturday 7 November 2026
Southwell Minster, Southwell, Nottinghamshire(NG25 0HD)
In the Nottinghamshire market town of Southwell stands a cathedral with more than 900 years of history, and for two days this November Southwell Minster becomes home to one of the region's favourite craft fairs. Around 60 stalls of makers and artists fill the Minster for its Winter Craft Fair, and the neighbouring Archbishop's Palace opens its State Chamber for further stalls. Look for jewellery, ceramics, glassware, textiles and hand-crafted cards alongside handmade gifts and decorations. The fair opens on Friday evening and again through Saturday daytime. Entry is a suggested £4 donation, under-16s go free, dogs are welcome on a lead, and what the fair raises goes to support the Minster itself.
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What to expect
Date & times
Friday 6 November – Saturday 7 November 2026
Getting there
Southwell Minster, Southwell, Nottinghamshire (NG25 0HD for sat nav)
Dogs
Dogs welcome on a lead
Accessibility
Available: Wheelchair accessible, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: Step-free access, Accessible viewing areas.
Stalls
Stall list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when market goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when market goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when market goes live
Dogs at this market
Dogs are welcome at this market, on a lead.
Notes
Dogs on leads are welcome at the fair. The Minster welcomes well-behaved dogs on leads inside, in its grounds and in its gardens.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Step-free access
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The Minster is wheelchair friendly apart from its Historic Library. Its north and south doors open electronically from low-level touch pads, a lift gives access to the Chapter House and the State Chamber, and a wheelchair is available to use. A loop hearing system is installed, and large-print and braille guides are available. Toilets, including an accessible toilet, are in the Archbishop's Palace next door. There is no parking at the Minster; Church Street Car Park, opposite, includes accessible spaces.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Southwell Minster Winter Craft Fair in 2026?
It runs over two days: Friday 6 November 2026 and Saturday 7 November 2026.
What time does the Southwell Minster Winter Craft Fair open and close?
On Friday 6 November it is open from 4pm to 8pm, an evening session. On Saturday 7 November it is open from 10am to 3.30pm.
How much does it cost to get into the Winter Craft Fair at Southwell Minster?
Entry is a suggested donation of £4, and under-16s go free.
Is the Southwell Minster Winter Craft Fair worth visiting?
Around 60 stalls fill the Minster, with more in the State Chamber of the Archbishop's Palace next door, open on both days. Makers and artists sell jewellery, ceramics, glassware, textiles, hand-crafted cards, handmade gifts and decorations.
What is on sale at the Southwell Minster Winter Craft Fair?
Stalls sell jewellery, ceramics, glassware, textiles and hand-crafted cards, along with handmade gifts, decorations and crafts from makers and artists.
Can I bring my dog to the Southwell Minster Winter Craft Fair?
Yes, dogs on leads are welcome at the fair. The Minster also welcomes well-behaved dogs on leads inside, in its grounds and in its gardens.
Is the Southwell Minster Winter Craft Fair wheelchair accessible?
The Minster is wheelchair friendly apart from its Historic Library, and its north and south doors open electronically from low-level touch pads. A lift gives access to the Chapter House and the State Chamber, and a wheelchair is available to use. A loop hearing system is installed, and large-print and braille guides are available. Toilets, including an accessible toilet, are in the Archbishop's Palace next door.
Is there parking at Southwell Minster?
There is no parking at the Minster itself, but several public car parks are a short walk away: Church Street (opposite the Minster, with accessible spaces), Memorial Drive, King Street and the Bramley Centre behind the Library. Charges and time limits apply.
How do I get to Southwell Minster by train or bus?
The nearest railway station is Newark Northgate on the East Coast Main Line, about a 10-minute taxi ride from the Minster. Route 26 runs from Nottingham roughly every 30 minutes on weekday daytimes and Saturdays, and routes 28 and 29 run from Newark and Mansfield.
Where is the Winter Craft Fair held?
At Southwell Minster on Church Street in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0HD, with extra stalls in the State Chamber of the Archbishop's Palace next door.
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