National Trust - The Workhouse, Southwell

Lovely day out

Amazing place, so interesting to learn about the workhouse. We went on a day when the volunteers were in costumes and they really played the part so well, that made it for us. My partner was one her ...

Well worth a visit

Very interesting and tastefully done. Tells you a story of life. There is annaid to carry round to hold over scanners in rooms but unfortunately not all workwd. They are not audio ,you still have to r...

Interactive, Thought provoking, great staff

We visited here on a rainy day during the Easter holidays family of 4 with children aged 6 and 8, they loved it and had a great day learning about the history of the workhouse they enjoyed dressing up...

Amazing place, learnt so much !

Loved the whole experience from start to finish. The staff were so friendly and knowledgeable, the workhouse and infirmary so well kept, with so much interesting history to learn about. Greatly enjoye...

HARDLY AN ENJOYABLE EXPERIENCE

Our visit was informative and thought provoking but could not be said to be 'enjoyable'. As other reviewers have commented this building is haunted by feelings of sadness and despair. It also provokes...