Opening Times
Open on Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am to 4pm (3pm in winter) – Café open 10.30am to 3pm – (Property Closed in December)
The Workhouse and Infirmary
The Workhouse’s Historic Kitchen Garden!
Located on the eastern side of Southwell, Nottinghamshire, The Workhouse and Infirmary is around a 20-minute walk from the town centre. Built in 1824, this remarkably preserved site includes a recreated Victorian kitchen garden, heritage apple varieties, lavender, rosemary and rhubarb. The garden recreates an important source of food and income for workhouse residents.
My top tip: Try and grab one of the guided tours, and some cake in the Café!
A National Trust Property
Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
Tickets:
Adults £15
Children £7.50
Under 5’s Free
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Opening Times & Admission Prices
Opening Times: Open on Wednesday to Sunday – Property Closed in December (& possibly beyond – check below for details)
Opening Times: 10.30am to 4pm (3pm in winter), Café open 10.30am to 3pm
Last entry 1 hour before closing – No need to book
Admission Prices: Adults £15 , Children 5 to 17 years £7.50 , Under 5’s free
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Visitor Information for The Workhouse and Infirmary
The Workhouse and Infirmary is located on the Eastern side of Southwell, about 20 minutes walk from the centre of town.
Built in 1824 the Workhouse is one of the best preserved examples in the country and the Infirmary was built in 1871 for those too ill to work. Early signs of social care in the community.
There are some objects and works of art to see although many are too fragile to be displayed.
The Kitchen Garden is a must see, recreated in 2004 on the same plot as the original vegetable garden which used to provide food for the residents and surplus helped with funding.
Nowadays there are lavender, rosemary, rhubarb and 15 apple trees including Bramley, Domino and Nottingham Pippin. Southwell is the original home of the Bramley apple and there is a festival each year to celebrate it each October.
There is the Infirmary Café for all your refreshment needs and it is located in the Infirmary with indoor and outdoor seating.
They serve hot and cold drinks, pasties, croque monsieurs, ice cream, assume that’s cold, and delicious cakes! There is a dog friendly area. Ace!
If the weather is favourable then there is a picnic area for you to use.
Check out the shop in the reception building and there is also a second hand bookshop as well.
Watch out for events lie the Bramley Apple Day, Wellness Walks, Kitchen Garden Tours and the Floral Pumpkin Decorating days.
Accessibility at The Workhouse and Infirmary
Generally accessible with ramped entrances. Upper floors stairs only. Fully accessible outdoors route.
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Dogs at The Workhouse and Infirmary
Dogs are allowed outside anywhere on site. Assistance dogs only in the buildings.
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Images © National Trust Images / Johanna Mather
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What Visitors Say About The Workhouse and Infirmary
Visitor Review Score 4.7 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are.
Here is what visitors have to say about their visit to The Workhouse and Infirmary:
Victoria C enjoyed the knowledgeable guide, self guided tours, picnic area and old fruit and vegetable varieties.
Paul W appreciated the gardens as an insight into how the workhouse operated and praised the knowledgeable staff.
LRHB4 liked the helpful, knowledgeable staff and found there was plenty to see and explore.
Dave H appreciated the welcoming staff, family activities, café and seasonal pumpkins.
Tokyo J loved the fine garden, historic rooms and informative displays explaining residents’ lives.
Local gardens and attractions near to The Workhouse and Infirmary
Southwell Minster – 1 mile from The Workhouse and Infirmary: Historic cathedral gardens featuring the Archbishop’s Palace, peaceful grounds and views around this ancient Southwell landmark.
Norwood Park – 1.5 miles from The Workhouse and Infirmary: Georgian estate gardens with a lime avenue, ornamental temple, ponds and a newer seasonal garden.
Belton House Gardens – 18 miles from The Workhouse and Infirmary: Italian Garden, Dutch Garden, conservatory, formal planting and extensive historic parkland.
Clumber Park – 20 miles from The Workhouse and Infirmary: Vast historic parkland, lake, woodland and one of the National Trust’s notable walled kitchen gardens.
East Ruston Old Vicarage Garden- 25 miles away from The Workhouse and Infirmary: Explore 32 acres of exotic, Mediterranean, woodland, rose, gravel and themed garden rooms.
Map, Location, Directions & Contact Details for The Workhouse and Infirmary
All information was believed to correct at the time of publication
Upton Road
Southwell Nottinghamshire NG25 0PT
United Kingdom