National Trust | The Workhouse

The Workhouse, Southwell

Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0PT
Telephone: 01636 817250

Atmospheric 19th-century workhouse

The best-preserved workhouse in England
Explore the workshops and dormitories of this imposing early 'welfare' institution
Meet 19th-century inhabitants with our audio guide
Interactive displays chart poverty through the ages
Play 'The Master's Punishment' game

What's new this year

Time Travel Tour and storytelling club

Groups welcome but please book in advance. Limited refreshments on site; food available in local villages

Opening arrangements

1 Mar–16 Mar 08	11–4				Sa	Su
17 Mar–31 Mar 08	11–4	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
1 Apr–30 Sep 08	12–5	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
1 Oct–2 Nov 08	11–4				Sa	Su
Tours
2 Aug–31 Aug 08	11–12	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
KEY: Dark blue=open
Open BH Mons and Good Fri. Last admission 1hr before closing. 2–31 Aug guided tours at 11 (except 25 Aug when open at 11, but no tours)

	Contact details 01636 817250 Fax: 01636 817251 Email: theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk Admission prices Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £5.80 (£5.27), child £3 (£2.72), family £14.50 (£13.18), family (Family 1 adult) £8.80 (£8). Groups (£5), child (£2.55). Reduced rate when arriving by cycle, on foot or public transport. Introductory video, displays and audio guide included. Specialist booked tours available on request. For prices and bookings please tel. the property

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