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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

Cheer Up Chuckaboo Trail 

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

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on
4 Mar to 16 Oct 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 171 other dates or times

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

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