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Upcoming events

at The Workhouse and Infirmary

Cheer Up Chuckaboo Trail 

A fun trail for all ages discovering the long lost words of Victorian slang.

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on
12 Jun to 16 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 102 other dates or times

Wellness Walks 

Come and enjoy a social walk around Southwell and discover more of the local area surrounding The Workhouse.

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on
26 Jun to 27 Nov 2026
at 10:45 to 12:30+ 5 other dates or times

Kitchen Garden Tour 

The kitchen garden at The Workhouse & Infirmary was both a place of labour and a source of food. Discover more of it's history on this free tour with a member of our skilled gardens team.

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on
1 Jul to 7 Oct 2026
at 12:00 to 12:30+ 3 other dates or times

Shedding Light on Personal Narratives 

Explore how sunlight shaped life at The Workhouse & Infirmary

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on
25 Jul to 6 Sep 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 43 other dates or times

Summer of Play at The Workhouse and Infirmary 

Fun and games for all... with plenty of Workhouse twists.

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on
25 Jul to 6 Sep 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 43 other dates or times

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.

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on
25 Jul to 29 Aug 2026
at 11:30 to 14:30+ 10 other dates or times

Pauper Picking 

How does our garden grow? Come and chat to our garden volunteers, explore our produce and take home some of the delicious fresh harvest.

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on
1 Aug to 15 Aug 2026
at 11:00 to 14:00+ 1 other date or time