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Workhouse Wellbeing Walks

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

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

On the last Friday of every month, excluding December, the Workhouse Walkers will take you on a different walk to discover the many footpaths around Southwell. Come and enjoy a chat, see what nature you can spot along the way and learn more about the local area. Each walk starts and ends at The Workhouse and is approximately 75 minutes long, with a shorter option of 30 minutes available.

Dates and walks as follows:

31st January- Over the Burgage

28th February- View of the Links

28th March- The Park & Potwell

25th April- River Walk

30th May- Orchid Walk

27th June- Over the Fields

25th July- View from the Top

29th August- A Field Walk

26th September- River Walk

31st October- Autumn Colours

28th November- Up the Hills

For January and November walks, please meet in the car park via Workhouse Lane. For February-October walks, please meet in the main visitor car park via Upton Road.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Children are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Meet in the main visitor car park at 10.30 for a 10.45 start.

What to bring and wear

Please wear appropriate footwear for walking on pavements, paths, and across fields and appropriate clothing for the weather. Please bring your own water with you.

Accessibility

The walks go on pavements, paths and footpaths and include inclines. Please call The Workhouse on 01636 817260 for more information.

Contact info

Property Administrator

Upcoming events

Event

Workhouse Whodunit 

The Curious Case of a Workhouse Wrongdoing

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on
19 Feb to 28 Mar 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 27 other dates or times
Event

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
20 Feb to 22 Feb 2025
at
10:30 to 15:00
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Easter egg hunt at The Workhouse and Infirmary 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at The Workhouse and Infirmary on an Easter trail.

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on
29 Mar to 20 Apr 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 22 other dates or times