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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.

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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

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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on
18 Mar to 27 May 2026
at 10:45 to 12:30+ 5 other dates or times

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
27 Mar to 27 Nov 2026
at 10:45 to 12:30+ 8 other dates or times

Easter Egg Hunt at The Workhouse and Infirmary 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at The Workhouse and Infirmary on an Easter trail.

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on
28 Mar to 6 Apr 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 9 other dates or times

Make your own eco mini garden - Kids workshop 

Come along to this 2 hour workshop and let your creativity flow. Make your own mini garden in a vintage pot with a collection of mini living plants/cacti/succulents. Children must be supervised by a parent / guardian. £45

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on
10 May 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30