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The Workhouse

Southwell, Notts

Venue

Upton Road

Gallery

Venue accessibility

Venue

The Workhouse

Southwell, Notts

Upton Road

Gallery

Venue accessibility

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Venue Address

Upton Road, Southwell, Notts, NG25 0PT

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About

The most complete and best-preserved workhouse in England. Discover the most complete workhouse in existence. Find out about the Reverend Becher, the founder of The Workhouse and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the building. Learn about the true stories of the 19th-century poor, brought to life by real archive evidence. Discover how society dealt with poverty through the centuries right up to the modern day. 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.

Venue Contact Details and Info

Venue Name

The Workhouse

Phone

01636 817260

Venue Short Url

www.skiddle.com/venues/26606

Dress Code

Can be very cold at start and end of season. No stiletto heels.

Drinks Served

Klix drinks machine in the facilities block in the car park.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access to ground floor. Wheelchairs avaible on each floor. Virtual tour of the upper floors and cellar if required. Disabled toilets.

Nearest Bus Stop

1 2 mile away, opposite The Old Coach House.

Nearest Train Station

Newark

Address

Upton Road

Postcode

NG25 0PT

Town

Southwell, Notts

Type of venue

Gallery

Opening Hours

Wednesday - Sunday 12 noon - 4.00pm until 30th October 2011. Exterior guided tour starts from Reception at 11.00am.

Local Parking

Not at present. Garden centre restaurant very close. Southwell town restaurants and cafes also nearby.