Heritage Open Days at The Workhouse and Infirmary

The Workhouse Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Come and find out about the fascinating stories and discoveries as part of The Workhouse and Infirmary’s new genealogy research linked to the 1921 census and in partnership with Find My Past. Walk up paupers’ path and come and unearth what life was like for the people who sought refuge at The Workhouse and Infirmary. […]

Free

The Dead and Destitute: Living History Weekend at The Workhouse

The Workhouse Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Join us The Workhouse and Infirmary on Sat 17 and Sun 18 June (10.30am - 3pm) for an interactive historical re-enactment by living history group Foreign Field. Discover the history of bodysnatching and the role workhouses played in the process. Learn about pauper funerals and how changes to the anatomy act affected the trade. Each […]

Lantern Walk

The Workhouse Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

In conjunction with The Workhouse and Infirmary. Theme your lanterns with memories! Make one at home or join in with one of the workshops being held at The Workhouse and […]

Free

Lantern Making Workshop

The Workhouse Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Come along and make a lantern with your child, ready for the Lantern Walk (to be held on 03 December). Spaces are limited to 25, book your workshop place now! […]

£5

Lantern Making Workshop

The Workhouse Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Come along and make a lantern with your child, ready for the Lantern Walk (to be held on 03 December). Spaces are limited to 25, book your workshop place now! […]

£5

Bramley Apple Festival: Apple antics

The Workhouse Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

In the large field in front of The Workhouse you can enjoy some free activities including apple peeling competitions and some apple printing. Entry onto the field is free. If you would like to explore the rest of the site, normal admission charges apply. In The Workhouse main building children can join the apple hunt […]

October Half Term at The Workhouse and Infirmary

The Workhouse Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

There is plenty to discover this October with the family at The Workhouse and Infirmary from Wednesday 19 - Friday 28 October (10.30am - 4pm). Whether you want to join […]

Easter egg hunts at The Workhouse and Infirmary

The Workhouse Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

This spring, treat your little ones to a world of adventures at The Workhouse and Infirmary on the Easter adventures in nature trails.Make your way along the trail and find […]

Apple Day

The Workhouse Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

The Workhouse will be joining the local Southwell Bramley apple festival to celebrate this famous variety of apple. Join in with apple-themed activities, have a go at creating the longest apple peel, hear about the history of the apple trees on The Workhouse site and children can enjoy our apple themed trail. Trail sheets cost […]