Workhouse Wellbeing Walks
Come and enjoy a social walk around Southwell and discover more of the local area surrounding The Workhouse.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
On the last Friday of every month, excluding December, the Workhouse Walkers will take you on a different walk to discover the many footpaths around Southwell. Come and enjoy a chat, see what nature you can spot along the way and learn more about the local area. Each walk starts and ends at The Workhouse and is approximately 75 minutes long, with a shorter option of 30 minutes available.
Dates and walks as follows:
31st January- Over the Burgage
28th February- View of the Links
28th March- The Park & Potwell
25th April- River Walk
30th May- Orchid Walk
27th June- Over the Fields
25th July- View from the Top
29th August- A Field Walk
26th September- River Walk
31st October- Autumn Colours
28th November- Up the Hills
For January and November walks, please meet in the car park via Workhouse Lane. For February-October walks, please meet in the main visitor car park via Upton Road.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Meet in the main visitor car park at 10.30 for a 10.45 start.
- What to bring and wear
Please wear appropriate footwear for walking on pavements, paths, and across fields and appropriate clothing for the weather. Please bring your own water with you.
- Accessibility
The walks go on pavements, paths and footpaths and include inclines. Please call The Workhouse on 01636 817260 for more information.
Upcoming events
Workhouse Whodunit
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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.
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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 monthly tour with our skilled gardens team.