National Trust The Workhouse Southwell
Discover the most complete workhouse in existence. Meet the Reverend Becher, the founder of the Workhouse, by watching the introductory film and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere evoked by the audio guide.
Based on real archive records, the guide helps bring the 19th-century inhabitants back to life.
Discover how society dealt with poverty through the centuries. Explore the segregated work yards, day rooms, dormitories, master's quarters and cellars, then see the recreated working 19th-century garden and find out what food the paupers would have eaten.
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Contact Details
- Contact Name
- The Workhouse & Infirmary
- Telephone
- 01636 817 260 01636 817 260
- theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Website
- The Workhouse
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Where to go
- Name
- The Workhouse
- Address
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Upton Road
Southwell
Nottinghamshire - Postcode
- NG25 0PT
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Time, Costs and Availability
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Checked website for Opening Times
- Time of day
- Afternoon
Availability
- Age Ranges
- All ages
- Referral Details
We advise that you ring before planning a visit to check all these details are up to date.
- Other notes
Access
- Separate mobility parking spaces - please follow signs for 'Staff Car Park' located at the back of the building
- Adapted toilet in car park facilities building and at The Workhouse
- Braille and large print guide available
- Drop-off point
- Building has ramped entrance. There are five wheelchairs available. Ground floor accessible. Not suitable for motorised wheelchairs. Stairs to other floors. Manual wheelchairs available on other floors.
- Subtitles available on introductory video
- Grounds - partly accessible, loose gravel paths. Accessible route