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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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8 Mar to 16 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 167 other dates or times

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
18 Mar to 27 May 2026
at 10:45 to 12:30+ 5 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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27 Mar to 27 Nov 2026
at 10:45 to 12:30+ 8 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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on
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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on
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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on
26 May 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00