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.
Upcoming events
Cheer Up Chuckaboo Trail
A fun trail for all ages discovering the long lost words of Victorian slang.
May half term
This May half term join us and let your imagination fun free
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.
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.