Workhouse (National Trust)
The Workhouse
Southwell
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG25 0PT
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/theworkhouse
Information
theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
Education Officer
01636 817250
Information
01636 817260
Property Manager
01636 817250
Fax
01636 817251
Discover the most complete workhouse in existence. Built in 1824 The Workhouse was a means of relief for the Victorian poor. Pioneering in its design and approach it became the blueprint for similar institutions across the country. The Workhouse's story is told from the perspective of those who lived and worked there. Listen to their stories and decide for yourself if it was a place of hope or dispair.
Explore the austere and empty rooms and atmospheric work yards with the help of an audio guide and let your imagination conjure up images of the paupers and staff going about their daily lives. All stories you will hear are based on archive records.
Venue Type:
Museum, Historic house or home, Heritage site, Garden, parklands or rural site
Additional info
Education activities form a vital part of the programme at The Workhouse. The site has enormous potential in many key areas of the National Curriculum as well as providing exciting opportunities for lifelong learning.
Visual Arts and Performing Arts projects feature highly with artists in residence being a regular feature.
Schools Visits: Teachers are encouraged to take up the offer of a free preliminary visit once they have made a booking.
Designated parking 200yds. Drop-off point. 5 manual wheelchairs available. Ramped entrance. Ground floor fully accessible, (except for motorised wheelchairs). Stair access only to other floors. Manual wheelchairs available on other floors. Audio-visual/video. Photograph album. Please ring for details and to book wheelchairs. Adapted WC in car park and at The Workhouse.
The Workhouse
Southwell
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG25 0PT
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/theworkhouse
Information
theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
Education Officer
01636 817250
Information
01636 817260
Property Manager
01636 817250
Fax
01636 817251
The Master’s Punishment - children can now explore The Workhouse by playing The Master’s Punishment game. Find the answers to the questions in each room and see what your punishment is!
Meet the paupers - meet some of the “characters” who lived at The Workhouse in the 19th century every Monday.
Collection details
Architecture, Costume and Textiles, Law and Order, Social History
The Workhouse
Southwell
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG25 0PT
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/theworkhouse
Information
theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
Education Officer
01636 817250
Information
01636 817260
Property Manager
01636 817250
Fax
01636 817251
The Workhouse
Southwell
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG25 0PT
England
Website
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/theworkhouse
Information
theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
Telephone
Education Officer
01636 817250
Information
01636 817260
Property Manager
01636 817250
Fax
01636 817251
Getting there
On foot: Robin Hood Trail goes past The Workhouse
By cycle:National Byway (Heritage cycle route)
Bus: Buses from Newark or Nottingham
Train: Newark Castle 7 miles, Newark Northgate 7.5 miles
Road: 13 miles from Nottingham on A612 and 8 miles from Newark on A617 and A612
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