Written on the Workhouse Walls
Watch out for thieves or hit the road quick? Become a secret sign sleuth with Written on the Workhouse Walls, a fun family trail to celebrate the bicentenary of the Workhouse.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Find the bricks, solve the riddles and discover how vagrants used secret symbols to pass on messages in the 1800s.
Trails are £2 each. We have an individual trail sheet for younger children (3+ years) and older children (9+ years).
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The basics
- Suitability
Family friendly
- Accessibility
Trail is split across 3 floors with the top two floors only accessible via stairs. Please see our accessibility statement for our full accessibility guide.
Upcoming events
Lives Unravelled
Join us for this creative and thought provoking textile exhibition from Yorkshire based textile group, 6 ply.
Becher Walk
Step back in time and join Reverend John T. Becher, founder of The Workhouse, on a tour of Southwell.
Tales from The Workhouse
Step back in time at The Workhouse and Infirmary. Meet our costumed characters and learn about what life was like for the inmates who lived here.
Conservation in Action
Have you ever wondered what we do behind the scenes to help preserve these buildings? Come along and find out about different preventative conservation practices and have a go yourself.