Our principal Eucharist on Christmas Day includes music sung by the Cathedral Choir, as well as well-known Christmas hymns.

Preacher: The Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham

The first Eucharist of Christmas, this service is popular the world over. As we gather in the depths of night, we celebrate the dawning of a glorious light in the birth of Christ. Music sung by Southwell Minster Chorale with well-known Christmas hymns.

Continuing the season of the Nativity, this service explores the Coming of the Magi, the Baptism of Christ, and the Miracle at the Wedding in Cana. All are welcome to this inspiring service which uses the whole Minster.

The traditional 40 days of the Christmas season ends. A day to look back and forward, blessed and guided by the Light of Christ.

Our Cathedral Carol Service follows the traditional pattern of the famous service at King’s College, Cambridge. As well as
hearing choral music sung by the Cathedral Choir, there is the chance to sing well-known Christmas carols in a joyful and uplifting setting. The journey to Bethlehem, birth of Jesus, adoration of the shepherds and the coming of the Magi are all part of this festive service of readings and music.

This is an extremely popular service and so we ask all guests to be seated by 6pm.

Join us for a Sung Eucharist on Epiphany

A beautiful traditional service beginning to turn the corner from Advent into Christmas. Sung by the Cathedral Choir.

Festal Mattins is sung by the Cathedral Choir, with uplifting music by Stanford and Warlock. Another chance to sing some Christmas hymns, and rejoice in the festive atmosphere of the Minster at Christmas.

On Christmas Day afternoon, Evening Prayer offers a moment of stillness after the joyful festivities, as well as an opportunity to sing some more carols.

The Crib Services are a joyful opportunity for families to enter the Christmas spirit, with children dressing up as characters from the Christmas story

The Crib Services are a joyful opportunity for families to enter the Christmas spirit, with children dressing up as characters from the Christmas story.