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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

Prices

Event prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Trail sheet£2.50
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The basics

Meeting point

Trail sheets can be purchased at the Visitor Reception Building on arrival.

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.

Contact info

Property Administrator

Upcoming events

Workhouse Whodunit 

The Curious Case of a Workhouse Wrongdoing

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on
10 Jan to 8 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 9 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

Yoga Sessions 

Playful yoga sessions will take place for children at 11.00 & 14.00.

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on
16 Feb 2026
at 11:00 to 11:30+ 1 other date or time