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at The Workhouse and Infirmary

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Lives Unravelled 

Join us for this creative and thought provoking textile exhibition from Yorkshire based textile group, 6 ply.

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on
3 Jul to 21 Jul 2024
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 14 other dates or times
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Written on the Workhouse Walls 

Watch out for thieves or hit the road quick? Become a secret sign sleuth with Written on the Workhouse Walls, a fun family trail to celebrate the bicentenary of the Workhouse.

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on
3 Jul to 26 Jul 2024
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 17 other dates or times
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Becher Walk 

Step back in time and join Reverend John T. Becher, founder of The Workhouse, on a tour of Southwell.

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on
3 Jul to 30 Oct 2024
at
10:45 to 12:30
+ 17 other dates or times
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Bicentenary Pop Up Banner 

Join us as we celebrate our 200 year anniversary with this participatory banner art event.

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on
20 Jul 2024
at
10:30 to 15:30
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Workhouse Walkers 

Come and enjoy a social walk around Southwell and discover more of the local area surrounding The Workhouse.

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on
26 Jul 2024
at
10:30 to 12:00
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Written on the Workhouse Walls 

Step back in time at The Workhouse and Infirmary. Meet our costumed characters and learn about what life was like for the inmates who lived here.

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on
27 Jul to 1 Aug 2024
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Written on the Workhouse Walls 

Watch out for thieves or hit the road quick? Become a secret sign sleuth with Written on the Workhouse Walls, a fun family trail to celebrate the bicentenary of the Workhouse.

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on
27 Jul to 1 Sep 2024
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 36 other dates or times
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Summer of Play 

Are you ready for some summer fun? Come and discover a range of ways to play as part of your visit...

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on
27 Jul to 1 Sep 2024
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 27 other dates or times
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Pauper Picking 

How does our garden grow? Come and chat to our garden volunteers, explore our produce and take home some of the delicious fresh harvest for a donation...

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on
3 Aug to 31 Aug 2024
at
12:00 to 15:00
+ 4 other dates or times
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Tales from The Workhouse 

Step back in time at The Workhouse and Infirmary. Meet our costumed characters and learn about what life was like for the inmates who lived here.

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on
8 Aug to 31 Aug 2024
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 7 other dates or times
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Workhouse Walkers 

Come and enjoy a social walk around Southwell and discover more of the local area surrounding The Workhouse.

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on
30 Aug 2024
at
10:30 to 12:00
Event

Written on the Workhouse Walls 

Watch out for thieves or hit the road quick? Become a secret sign sleuth with Written on the Workhouse Walls, a fun family trail to celebrate the bicentenary of the Workhouse.

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on
4 Sep to 20 Oct 2024
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 34 other dates or times
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Heritage Open Weekend 

Come along to visit the Workhouse and Infirmary with free entry as part of the Heritage Open Days Festival.

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on
14 Sep to 15 Sep 2024
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Workhouse Walkers 

Come and enjoy a social walk around Southwell and discover more of the local area surrounding The Workhouse.

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on
27 Sep 2024
at
10:30 to 12:00
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A Victorian Gentlemen's Guide To Self Defense 

Come and discover the art of self defense Victorian style. An experience where elegance meets empowerment.

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on
28 Sep to 29 Sep 2024
at
10:30 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
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Workhouse Walkers 

Come and enjoy a social walk around Southwell and discover more of the local area surrounding The Workhouse.

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on
25 Oct 2024
at
10:30 to 12:00
Event

Workhouse Walkers 

Come and enjoy a social walk around Southwell and discover more of the local area surrounding The Workhouse.

Event summary

on
29 Nov 2024
at
10:30 to 12:00