Cheer Up Chuckaboo Trail
A fun trail for all ages discovering the long lost words of Victorian slang.
- Booking not needed
- Admission applies
Is it time for some nanty narking? Have you seen the size of that parish pick axe?
Go back in time to the 1800s and uncover the meaning behind delightful words and phrases used in the Victorian era.
Trails are £2.50 each with a prize included.
Times
The basics
- Accessibility
Trail is split across 3 floors with the top two floors only accessible via stairs. Please see our accessibility statement for our full accessibility guide.
- Meeting point
Trail sheets can be purchased at the Visitor Reception Building on arrival.
Upcoming events
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.
Floral Pumpkin Decorating Drop-In Sessions
Step into autumn and join us for a relaxed, seasonal drop-in activity. Create your own beautiful floral pumpkin display
A Plum Pudding Trail
Find the ingredients for the traditional Victorian classic, a Plum Pudding.
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.