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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
13 May to 16 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 125 other dates or times

May half term 

This May half term join us and let your imagination fun free

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on
23 May to 31 May 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 8 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
23 May to 30 May 2026
at 11:30 to 12:00+ 8 other dates or times

Framework Knitters Takeover 

Have a go on a Victorian circular knitting machine and find out about the history and story of framework knitting and its connections to the workhouse.

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on
26 May 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00

Becher Walk 

Step back in time and join Reverend John T. Becher, founder of The Workhouse, on a tour of Southwell.

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on
27 May to 19 Aug 2026
at 10:45 to 12:30+ 6 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
29 May to 27 Nov 2026
at 10:45 to 12:30+ 6 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
3 Jun to 7 Oct 2026
at 12:00 to 12:30+ 4 other dates or times