Follow in the footsteps of the Victorian poor

Admission* Adult £8.80, child £4.40, family £22, family (one adult) £13.20, prebooked groups £7.60/person. National Trust members and under 5s free. *Includes a voluntary 10% Gift Aid donation. Visitors can choose to pay the standard admission prices which are displayed at the property.

Get in touchThe Workhouse, Upton Road, Southwell, Notts NG25 0PT Tel: 01636 817260 Email: theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/theworkhouse

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Disabled accessDesignated parking spaces, adapted toilets, ramped access to ground floor, no lifts to other floors, stairs narrow and steep, virtual tour, Braille guide and induction loop.

Welcome tour of the outside of the building at 11am (no booking required but numbers are limited). Open Bank Holidays. Last admission one hour before closing. Property may close earlier due to low light levels.

Opening times M T W T F S S13 Feb – 31 Jul 12 - 5 • • W T F S S1 Aug – 31 Aug 12 - 5 M T W T F S S1 Sep – 6 Nov 12 - 5 • • W T F S S

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What’s on in 2016...

VolunteeringIf you would like to support our work and have time to spare why not join our team of volunteers? From sewing and gardening to room guiding and education, there’s all sorts to get involved with. See calendar for taster days.

SchoolsPopular award-winning school visits available from Key Stage 1 – university level.

GroupsSpecial tours (Mondays) and audio tours (Wednesday-Sunday) for pre-booked groups of 15+ at reduced rates

For alternative formats please email theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk or call 01636 817260Photography: National Trust Images/Lynsey Woods/David Slaviero/Alison Cross/Todd Family/Stuart McIntyre/ Ian Stewart/Phil Newman. Printed on 100% recycled paper. Please recycle after use. © National Trust 2016. National Trust is an independent registered charity no. 205846

StorytellersThe Workhouse Storytellers can come to your group or club to share tales of the building’s former occupants.

“The role play was brilliant, the children are still talking about it!”Somerlea Park Junior

“The Workhouse is virtuallyempty but this somehow adds to the atmosphere of cold, hard reality. It really is a fascinating and informative place which makes you count your blessings.”Visitor, 2015

“An empty workhouse is a successful one”Rev. J T Becher, founder

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Pop-up Paupers Sat 16 & Sun 17 April 12noon–4pm

Museums at Night: Stories of HopeFri 13 May 6.30pm–8.30pm

Victorian Garden WeekendSat 25 & Sun 26 June 12noon–4pm

Introducing The WorkhouseWalking up the paupers’ path towards The Workhouse it is easy to imagine how the Victorian poor might have felt as they sought refuge here. This austere building, the most complete workhouse in existence, was built in 1824 as a place of last resort for the destitute. Its architecture was influenced by prison design and its harsh regime became a blueprint for workhouses throughout the country.

The stories of those who lived and worked here in the 1840s help bring the building to life and prompt reflection on how society has tackled poverty through the centuries.

Winter talksFri 15 January 11.30am–1pm

Winter talksFri 29 January 11.30am–1pm

The Good, the Bug and the UglyWed 17 – Sun 21 February 12noon–4pm

A Taste of VolunteeringMon 29 February 10.30am–12noon & Tue 8 March 2pm–4pm

The Big Draw: Picture a PauperSun 9 October 12noon–4pm

Apple DaySat 22 October 12noon–4pm

Rats, Bats and CatsSat 22 – Sun 30 October 12noon–4pm

Museums at Night: Sinister StoriesSat 29 October 6.30pm–8.30pm

What’s on‘The Peer, the Paupers & the Poetry’ explores Byron’s link to The Workhouse founder, Rev Becher. Ticket includes light refreshments. £12.50 per person.

‘Taking Your Word’, explains the work of the oral history team. Ticket includes light refreshments. £12.50 per person.

Become a bug detective! Identify insects that live inside and outside The Workhouse with our trail and activities. £1 per trail.

Ever thought of volunteering? Meet our volunteers and discover what they do on 29 February. Our volunteer storytellers will perform on 8 March, a great chance to learn how they develop their skills. Free.

Easter holidays Fri 25 March – Sun 17 April 12noon–4pm (open days only)

Pick up a trail and explore The Workhouse with Mary Mouse and George the Cat to win a prize and on Good Friday, step into the paupers’ shoes as they have a day off work. £1.50 per trail.

‘From Workhouse to Welfare’ exhibitionWed 16 Mar – Sun 6 Nov 12noon–4pm (open days only)

Discover the evolution of our medical and social welfare system as paupers became patients. Researched by the oral history team, the exhibition draws on individual recollections from staff and those who received care here during the twentieth century.

What drove paupers to come to The Workhouse? Compare life outside with that inside and speak to the inmates and staff themselves.

This after-hours storytelling tour follows the tales of Workhouse paupers who, despite a rough start, managed to turn their lives around. £10 adult, £5 child.

The recreated vegetable garden is at its best and we’re celebrating with special tours, plant sales and paupers on hand to help you pick the produce to take home.

Graft, Gruel & Good-for-NothingsWed 27 July 12noon–4pm

Open daily in August

A Poor Law inspector calls! What will he make of the living conditions and will Master’s harsh regime pass muster?

Mondays - Help the inmates with their daily jobs. Fridays - Join a ‘Pauper’s Yarn’ family tour at 11.15am and then have a go at ‘50 Things To Do Before You’re 11¾’ themed crafts. Saturdays - Pick vegetables with the paupers in the garden.

Discover Greet HouseSat 17 & Sun 18 Sept 12noon–4pm

Harvest WeekendSat 1 & Sun 2 October 12noon–4pm

An opportunity to see parts of The Workhouse used when the site was known as ‘Greet House’ and learn about the evolution of our health and social care system during the twentieth century.

Join the paupers as they gather produce for the winter ahead and tell tales of the hard times to come.

Heritage Open DaySat 10 September 12noon–4pm

Free entry for all.

Use the buildings and our real-life paupers to inspire your own art, with a local artist on hand to offer hints and tips. Free trail, pencils and paper.

We join in with Southwell Bramley Festival and celebrate this famous apple variety with storytelling, tree dressing and apple tours.

George the Cat knows the darkest places in The Workhouse. Can you find them all with his trail? On 26 October, you can also make your own spooky rats, bats and cats ready for Hallowe’en. £1.50 per trail, £3 per child for crafts.

Winter talksTues 15 & Wed 23 November 11.30am–1pm

A Victorian Workhouse ChristmasSat 3 December 4pm–8pm

We invite two experts to give a talk on an aspect of The Workhouse. Ticket includes light refreshments and a guided tour. £12.50 per person.

Experience the true spirit of Christmas with the paupers and local community groups. £4 per person, members free.

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Book through property office

Call Central Box Office on 0844 249 1895 (5% booking fee applies).

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Making the most of your visit

For families• Children’s guide and trails• Family focused events• Victorian toys and games• Children’s dressing up• Summer activity month

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• Guided welcome tour daily at 11am

• Free audio guide• Recreated Victorian

vegetable garden• Outdoor space for picnics

• Shop with gifts and specialist publications

• Refreshment area with drinks and snacks

• Exhibition on the later history of The Workhouse site

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Experience the darker side of life inside The Workhouse on an evening tour with staff and paupers sharing their experiences. £10 adult, £5 child.