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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 monthly tour with our skilled gardens team.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

From plot to pauper plate, explore the recreated Victorian vegetable garden and admire the range of heritage varieties grown here.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Children should be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Meet at the gates to the garden.

What to bring and wear

Dress according to the weather and wear good footwear.

Accessibility

The garden is fully accessible with good, level paths.

Contact info

Property Administrator

Upcoming events

Conservation in Action 

Have you ever wondered how we look after the historic buildings and collections in our care? Join our team of volunteers to learn more.

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on
22 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 13:00
+ 5 other dates or times

Summer of Play at The Workhouse and Infirmary 

Join us at The Workhouse and Infirmary for a summer of traditional fun and games.

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on
22 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 9 other dates or times

Pauper Picking 

Come to the kitchen garden and help a pauper harvest some of our workhouse grown fresh vegetables to take home for a donation.

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on
23 Aug to 30 Aug 2025
at
11:00 to 14:00
+ 1 other date or time

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
23 Aug to 30 Aug 2025
at
11:30 to 12:00
+ 8 other dates or times