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Notice: The 'Women in The Workhouse' exhibition will now open at the beginning of June 2012. Apologies for any disappointment this may cause.

Atmospheric 19th-century workhouse

Visit us during our Tenth Anniversary year to 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.