Name: The Workhouse and Infirmary
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The Workhouse and Infirmary

Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0PT, UK

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The Workhouse and Infirmary built in 1824 as a last resort for many people, this rural workhouse is one of the best preserved and most complete in England. It was designed to house around 160 inmates, who lived and worked in a strictly segregated environment with virtually no contact between the old and infirm, able-bodied men and women, and children.

As the site developed, the Infirmary was built in 1871 to care for those deemed too ill to be housed in the workhouse. Here you can glimpse the beginnings of an emerging healthcare system, as social care evolved.

Price starts from £16.50 for Adults(18 years and over), £8.30 for Children(5-17 & under 5s free) and £24.80 for Family(1 Adult and up to 3 children). If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Features

The Workhouse: Workhouse built in 1824, a last-resort refuge for the poor and destitute, now one of the best-preserved examples in the country.
The Infirmary: The Infirmary, which supported ill Workhouse inmates, eventually adapted its role and response to care until decommission in the 1980s.
Kitchen Garden: Various vegetable plots, orchards and rich pasture that once supplied food for Workhouse inmates, now nurtured by volunteers for purchasable produce.
Family-friendly things to do at The Workhouse and Infirmary: The whole family will be entertained at The Workhouse and Infirmary. Discover unique stories in the atmospheric buildings, go on an adventure in the grounds and stop for a bite to eat in the Infirmary cafe. You'll also find plenty of hands-on activities for everyone to enjoy and there are lots to opportunities to interact with objects and make new discoveries.
The kitchen garden at The Workhouse: The garden at The Workhouse was both a place of labour and a source of food. Visit the garden today and discover the wide variety of heritage and seasonal fruits and vegetables that are grown, recreating days of old.

Facilities

Parking: Free.
Food & Drinks: Café located in the Infirmary. Indoor and outdoor seating available. The café is open for hot and cold drinks, pasties, snacks, cakes and ice cream. Food and drink is not permitted inside the historical buildings.
Toilet: Toilets are available in the visitor reception building, Infirmary cafe and in the hub.
Dogs allowed: Dogs are allowed outside anywhere on site. Assistance dogs only in the historic buildings.

What to see

A history of The Workhouse and Infirmary: Built in 1824, The Workhouse is the best-preserved example of the hundreds of workhouses built across the country. Discover more about their development, the way in which the poor were treated during the 19th century, and the role that Florence Nightingale played in the introduction of infirmaries.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/the-workhouse-and-infirmary/a-history-of-workhouses-and-the-firbeck-infirmary

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Adult (18+): £16.50 with Gift Aid, £15.00 without Gift Aid.
Child (5–17), under 5s free: £8.30 with Gift Aid, £7.50 without Gift Aid.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children): £41.30 with Gift Aid, £37.50 without Gift Aid.
1 adult, up to 3 children: £24.80 with Gift Aid, £22.50 without Gift Aid.
Group (Adult 18+): £14.25.

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/the-workhouse-and-infirmary#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Workhouse & Infirmary: 10:30 - Last admission 14.00
Café: 10:30 - 15:00

Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/the-workhouse-and-infirmary#place-opening-times

Address: Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0PT, UK

Post Code: NG25 0PT

Council: Newark and Sherwood

County: Nottinghamshire

By road: 13 miles from Nottingham on A612 and 8 miles from Newark via A617 and A612.
On foot: Robin Hood Way.
By train: Newark Castle 7 miles; Newark North Gate 7½ miles; Nottingham 13 miles.
By bus: Regular services from Newark, Nottingham and Mansfield bus stations. The NCT Lilac 26 route connects Nottingham to Southwell, stopping a short walk from The Workhouse and Infirmary.
Parking: Free.