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
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