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    The front facade of The Workhouse, Southwell, in the morning light.
    © NTPL / Andrew Butler
    The Workhouse, Southwell
    Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0PT
    Telephone: 01636 817260
    Other building  2002 
    Discover the most complete workhouse in existence. Meet the Reverend Becher, the founder of The Workhouse, by watching the introductory film and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere evoked by the audio guide. Based on real archive records, the guide helps bring the 19th-century inhabitants back to life. Discover how society dealt with poverty through the centuries. Explore the segregated work yards, day rooms, dormitories, master's quarters and cellars, then see the recreated working 19th-century garden and find out what food the paupers would have eaten

    Don't miss
    • A thought-provoking look at hidden histories of the poor.
    • Share your thoughts and feelings with one of our volunteers.
    • Enjoy the drama of our Living History events.

    Making the most of your day
    Programme of family activities, special events, tours and exhibitions. Children's trails and games to play

    Opening times
    03-Mar - 31-Oct-10 12 - 5 Closed Mondays Closed Tuesdays We Th Fr Sa Su
    KEY: Dark blue=open
    Guided tour (exterior): 3 March to 31 October, Wednesday to Sunday, 11 to 12 (numbers limited). Open Bank Holiday Mondays and Good Friday. Last admission one hour before closing. Normal house admission from 12.

    Get in touch

    01636 817260 Fax: 01636 817251 Email: theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk


    Prices

    Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): adult £6.40 (£5.80), child £3.30 (£3), family £16 (£14.54), family (1 adult) £9.70 (£8.80). Reduced rate when arriving by cycle, on foot or public transport. Introductory video, displays and audio guide included


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    • Belton House
    • Clumber Park
    • Hardwick Hall
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    • Tattershall Castle
    • Woolsthorpe Manor
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