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Wellness Walks

Come and enjoy a social walk around Southwell and discover more of the local area surrounding The Workhouse.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

On the last Friday of every month, excluding December, the Workhouse Walkers will take you on a different walk to discover the many footpaths around Southwell. Come and enjoy a chat, see what nature you can spot along the way and learn more about the local area. Each walk starts and ends at The Workhouse and is approximately 75 minutes long, with a shorter option of 30 minutes available.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Meet in the main visitor car park at 10.30 for a 10.45 start.

What to bring and wear

Please wear appropriate footwear for walking on pavements, paths, and across fields and appropriate clothing for the weather. Please bring your own water with you.

Accessibility

The walks go on pavements, paths and footpaths and include inclines. Please call The Workhouse on 01636 817260 for more information.

Contact info

Property Administrator

Upcoming events

Workhouse Whodunit 

The Curious Case of a Workhouse Wrongdoing

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on
24 Jan to 8 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 5 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

Cheer Up Chuckaboo Trail 

A fun trail for all ages discovering the long lost words of Victorian slang.

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on
14 Feb to 22 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 8 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