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Becher Walk

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

  • Booking advisable
  • Free event

Follow Becher on an historical 2.5 mile walking tour of Southwell as he highlights his connections with the town as a churchman, magistrate and social reformer during a period of great change.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Children are welcome.

Meeting point

Please meet the tour guide in the visitor car park.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather and wear footwear suitable for walking on pavements and footpaths.

Accessibility

The walk includes uneven footpaths and a hill. The whole walk takes approximately 2 hours. If you'd like more accessibility details please call us on 01636 817260

Other

The walk is free but there is an admission charge to visit The Workhouse & Infirmary. Please arrive on time to begin the walk as a group. The walk may be cancelled due to adverse weather. Places are limited so please book online to secure your place.

Contact info

Property Administrator

Upcoming events

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

Workhouse Whodunit 

The Curious Case of a Workhouse Wrongdoing

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on
31 Jan to 8 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 3 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
14 Feb to 21 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 15:00+ 2 other dates or times

Cheer Up Chuckaboo Trail 

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

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on
14 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 8 other dates or times