Southwell Minster
Said by many to be the best kept secret among the forty two English cathedrals, it is a gem dating from 1108.
Nottinghamshire
Discover the wonder of Nottinghamshire's sacred heritage.
Robin Hood is probably the first thing that springs to mind when you think of Nottinghamshire. Or perhaps lace, as the county was once the lace making capital of the world. In fact, St Mary's in Nottingham is still fondly known as St Mary in the Lace Market.
But, dig a little deeper and you will discover even more legends and treasures hidden in the county's churches; including a wrestling baronet, a river that changes its course and a spectacular collection of murals with a connection to the Boer War.
We have selected twelve to show off, but there are over three hundred simply waiting to be discovered.
Nottinghamshire
St Mary the Virgin, Newark on Trent
St Mary's dominates town and country with its immensely tall 14th century spire of Lincolnshire limestone.
All Saints, Hawton
Handsome and unspoilt church containing an astonishing gallery of medieval carvings in stone.
St Giles, Holme
Holme was a much more frequented place until the 16th century, when the river Trent changed its course to leave it isolated on the eastern bank.
St Mary & St Martin, Blyth
Blyth, St Mary & St Martin The Benedictine Priory at Blyth was established by Roger de Busli in 1088, the first monastery in Nottinghamshire.
Our Lady of Egmanton
A beautiful place of pilgrimage which has had the most lavish of facelifts by Sir Ninian Comper.
St Peter, Clayworth
Spectacular church containing the Phoebe Traquair mural paintings, commissioned the safe return of Captain Joseph Laycock from the second Boer War.
All Saints, Strelley
A superb collection of 23 monuments reveal the history of the church under the ownership of two powerful familes.
Holy Rood, Ossington
Classic Georgian estate church containing impressive glass, statues and momuments, including several to the Cartwright family.
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https://www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/things-to-do/attractions/cathedrals-and-churches
Founded in 1986, the Trust raises money to help historic churches and chapels in Nottinghamshire.
Places to visit in Nottinghamshire.
Getting here
Nottinghamshire is centrally located within the UK and enjoys good road and rail links.
East Midlands Airport connects you to Nottinghamshire from over 80 destinations worldwide. Birmingham and Manchester Airports are also close, with good onward transport links.
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