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 Name
The Workhouse & Infirmary
Telephone
01636 817 260 01636 817 260
E-mail
theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Website
The Workhouse
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Where to go

Name
The Workhouse
Address
Upton Road
Southwell
Nottinghamshire
Postcode
NG25 0PT
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Time of day
Afternoon

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Age Ranges
All ages
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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

 

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