The Workhouse, Southwell
Atmospheric Victorian workhouse
The Workhouse, Southwell
Overview
Atmospheric Victorian workhouse
Walking up the paupers' path towards The Workhouse it is easy to imagine how the Victorian poor might have felt as they sought refuge here. This austere building, the most complete workhouse in existence, was built in 1824 as a place of last resort for the destitute. Its architecture was influenced by prison design and its harsh regime became a blueprint for workhouses throughout the country.
This rural workhouse was designed to house around 160 inmates. They lived and worked in a strictly segregated environment with virtually no contact between the old and infirm, able-bodied men and women and children
The stories of those who lived and worked here in the 1840s help bring the building to life and prompt reflection on how society has tackled poverty through the centuries.
'An empty workhouse is a successful one' - Rev. J T Becher (founder of Southwell Workhouse)
- Telephone
- 01636817260
- theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
The Workhouse, Southwell
How to get here
- Address
- Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0PT
- By cycle
- National Byway (Heritage Cycle Route)
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- Robin Hood Way
- By train
- Newark Castle 7 miles; Newark North Gate 7½ miles; Nottingham 13 miles
- By road
- 13 miles from Nottingham on A612 and 8 miles from Newark via A617 and A612
- Parking: Free
- SatNav:
- By bus
- regular services from Newark, Nottingham and Mansfield bus stations
The Workhouse, Southwell
Prices
Whole property
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £10.05 | £9.10 |
| Child | £5.01 | £4.55 |
| Family | £25.05 | £22.75 |
| Family one adult | £15.05 | £13.65 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £8.60 |
|
Group Child
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £4.30 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points.
Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below:
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
The Workhouse, Southwell
Opening times
Please note...
Café: open 10:30 to 4. Guided welcome tour of the outside and other buildings at 11 (places limited, book on arrival only). House: open Bank Holidays from 11; last admission one hour before closing, may close earlier do to light levels.
Saturday 17 November
- Workhouse Closed
- Café Closed
- Welcome Tour Closed
Sunday 18 November
- Workhouse Closed
- Café Closed
- Welcome Tour Closed
Monday 19 November
- Workhouse Closed
- Café Closed
- Welcome Tour Closed
Tuesday 20 November
- Workhouse Closed
- Café Closed
- Welcome Tour Closed
Wednesday 21 November
- Workhouse Closed
- Café Closed
- Welcome Tour Closed
Thursday 22 November
- Workhouse Closed
- Café Closed
- Welcome Tour Closed
Friday 23 November
- Workhouse Closed
- Café Closed
- Welcome Tour Closed
The Workhouse, Southwell
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01636817260
- theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0PT