Family-friendly things to do at The Workhouse and Infirmary
There are lots of ways to keep the family engaged at The Workhouse and Infirmary, from active trails to digital devices.
Easter Adventures (23 March - 14 April excluding Mondays and Tuesdays)
Discover what's new in nature at The Workhouse and Infirmary this Easter. Follow the family-friendly trail across the site and complete the spring-themed activities to claim your chocolate treat.
Prices are £3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet and pencil, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. Collect your chocolate egg prize at the end of the trail.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies.
No pre-booking necessary. Normal admission charges apply.
Pick up a digital device and get scanning!
Children will love picking up one of our special devices, as they look out for areas to scan and discover more about a particular person, room or object. There's so many to find across the whole place. See if you can find them all, and maybe even remember a thing or two!
Encounter the sights and sounds of The Workhouse
Walk through the mens ward and hear snoring in the bedrooms. Step foot into the basements and see rats scurrying around - they are sure to give you a surprise!
You can even pick up earphones to hear the childhood stories of the people who used to live in The Workhouse.