Explore Southwell
The small market town of Southwell is situated about 13 miles from Nottingham. It is rich in historical and architectural interest and makes a great day for day out for any explorer, especially when travelling with Hire Limo Nottingham in a Super Stretch Hummer or Ranger Rover Sport Limo.
A chauffeur will collect you from your home in one of our limousines and take you to the magnificent Southwell Minster, with its unique pepper-pot spires which dominate the town. Throughout the year, the minster hosts a variety of exhibitions, concerts and activities for you to enjoy.
In the town you will find an impressive number of houses of historical and architectural merit. There are many little town walks for you to enjoy and view Georgian houses including Burgage Manor, where Lord Byron lived between 1804 -1807.
Southwell is also the birthplace of the famous cooking apple, 'the Bramley Seeding'. Some pips were planted in a garden on Church Street in the early 19th century then a local man, Henry Merryweather took some cuttings and the world known Bramley apple was in the making.
As you browse along the pedestrian streets, you will discover there are a variety of interesting independent specialist shops offering fashion, art, craft and antiques. Some are like Aladdin's cave, you will be exploring for hours.
You will be spoilt for choice when dining in Southwell. You will find lots of cosy tearooms, traditional Inns and popular restaurants to tempt your taste buds. The Saracen's Head is a refurbished coaching inn with a cobbled courtyard, panelled and beamed bars and 16th century paintings. It's where King Charles1 spent his last hours of freedom before surrendering to the Scottish army during the English civil war. The food offered here is just lovely and their open wood fire provides a cosy atmosphere in the cold winter months.
If you enjoy a day at the races, Nottingham Limo Hire could take you to Southwell racecourse. It is a all weather course with excellent facilities and a offers a number of special events. Racing takes place throughout the year to provide you with a day of thrill and excitement. A day at the races combined with a Nottingham Limo Hire experience will be a day to remember of so much fun.
The journey in your limousine will allow you time to enjoy your limo and use its number of gadgets such as the DVD player, CD player, Disco lighting system, Flat screen TVs and refreshments from the complimentary bar i.e. a soft drink or glass of champagne.
So explore this charming market town with Nottingham limo Hire and you will enjoy its charm.
