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
May half term
This May half term join us and let your imagination fun free
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.
Framework Knitters Takeover
Have a go on a Victorian circular knitting machine and find out about the history and story of framework knitting and its connections to the workhouse.
Becher Walk
Step back in time and join Reverend John T. Becher, founder of The Workhouse, on a tour of Southwell.