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
- 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.
Upcoming events
Wellness Walks
Come and enjoy a social walk around Southwell and discover more of the local area surrounding The Workhouse.
Becher Walk
Step back in time and join Reverend John T. Becher, founder of The Workhouse, on a tour of Southwell.
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.
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. Child ticket includes a free parent / guardian place. £45