The Workhouse, Southwell
The Workhouse
A 1824 workhouse restored by the National Trust, considered the most complete surviving example in England, recreating Victorian poor-law life.
Southwell Workhouse was built in 1824 and became one of the model workhouses of the later English workhouse system. It is also the most complete surviving example. The National Trust restored the dormitories, dining hall, segregated yards and master's house to their original appearance. An audio guide describes the daily lives of inmates and the harsh regime depicted in Oliver Twist. Suited to visitors interested in English social history, it lies about 1.5 km from Southwell Minster. The site opens seasonally, and admission is charged.
Opening hours
About Mar–Oct 10:30–16:30
Nearby sights
- Southwell Minster
- Newark Castle & National Civil War Centre
- Rufford Abbey Country Park
- Sherwood Pines Forest Park
- Sherwood Forest & Major Oak
- Clumber Park
- Green's Windmill
- Trent Bridge