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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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17 Feb to 16 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 182 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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18 Feb 2026
at 12:00 to 12:30

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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19 Feb to 21 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00+ 1 other date or time

Wellness Walks 

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

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27 Feb to 27 Nov 2026
at 10:45 to 12:30+ 9 other dates or times

Spring Wreath Workshop 

Make a luxury Spring  planted wreath using British grown, spring flowering plants, locally grown bulbs, pesticide free dried flowers, assorted foliage. A relaxed, friendly 3 hour creative session (includes a hot drink and cake)

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7 Mar to 8 Mar 2026
at 12:30 to 15:30+ 1 other date or time

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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18 Mar to 27 May 2026
at 10:45 to 12:30+ 5 other dates or times

Easter Egg Hunt at The Workhouse and Infirmary 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at The Workhouse and Infirmary on an Easter trail.

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28 Mar to 6 Apr 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 9 other dates or times

Make your own eco mini garden - Kids workshop 

Come along to this 2 hour workshop and let your creativity flow. Make your own mini garden in a vintage pot with a collection of mini living plants/cacti/succulents. Children must be supervised by a parent / guardian. £45

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10 May 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30

Make your own eco mini garden - Adult workshop 

Come along to this 2 hour workshop and let your creativity flow. Make your own mini garden in a vintage pot with a collection of mini living plants/cacti/succulents. £45

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10 May 2026
at 13:30 to 15:30

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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26 May 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00