Vantom Village from Southwell
roughly 7 miles · about 20 minutes by car · free on-site parking.
Pair a day in the Minster town with a slower afternoon at Patchings – galleries, an art workshop or dinner after the Minster visit.
Good reasons to come from Southwell
- Exhibitions and galleries at Patchings Art Centre
- Acrylic and watercolour workshops
- A relaxed Italian dinner at Merchant of Venice
Getting here from Southwell
Take the road south-west from Southwell towards Calverton via the surrounding villages and follow signs to Oxton Road.
Without a car: There is no direct rail link; check local bus options or travel by car or taxi.
Distances and times are approximate, for normal traffic.
Visiting from Southwell
How far is Vantom Village from Southwell?
Vantom Village is roughly 7 miles from Southwell – about 20 minutes by car in normal traffic. Please check a live route planner on the day.
What is there to do near Southwell at Vantom Village?
Exhibitions and galleries at Patchings Art Centre; Acrylic and watercolour workshops; A relaxed Italian dinner at Merchant of Venice.
How do I get there from Southwell without a car?
There is no direct rail link; check local bus options or travel by car or taxi.
What are the opening times?
The village and art centre are open Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (temporary times); Merchant of Venice is open Tuesday to Sunday, 8am to 10pm. Please call 0115 965 3479 to check.
Plan your visit
Address: Patchings Art Centre, Oxton Road, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6NU
Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (temporary times)
Phone: 0115 965 3479
Getting here: By rail, Lowdham station (Nottingham–Lincoln line) is a few miles from the village; onward travel is by taxi or local bus. Please check current train, bus and taxi options before you travel.