The Workhouse (Southwell) Reviews

We enjoyed our visit very much especially the tour and talk given by Brian but a tea shop is badly needed, we would really have enjoyed a cuppa to round off our visit.

I haven't visited the work house recently however it is dissapointing not read of the nursery in the front part of the building from where many babies and youngsters where adopted in the 50's as this may appeal to many just from a nostalgia point of view. I was adopted from there in 1953 and visited in the early 90's when I first ...  Read the complete review

Overview ------------ This workhouse is now owned by the national trust and is set in the most beautiful setting. It is around £6 per person to get in and this includes an audio tour. Location ------------ I enjoyed going into the village for lunch before entering the workhouse. There are some lovely pubs ...  Read the complete review

Southwell Workhouse is by far my favourite National Trust property. A must see for any Victorian History fan or National Trust lover. Also a great place to go during the summer holidays if you want to keep your kids minds active. Southwell workhouse is the greatest surviving example of the Victorian workhouse and it just so ...  Read the complete review

My wife and I live in Birmingham and last weekend we went on the long awaited trip to the Workhouse. The drive took us approximately two hours some of that time spent trying to find the Workhouse as we saw no sign advertising it's whereabouts. Anyway directions from a very friendly local found us pulling up in the carpark. The sight ...  Read the complete review

The Workhouse, in the wonderful village of Southwell in Nottinghamshire, is the best surviving example of these 19th century institutions in the UK. Southwell itself is situated 13 miles East of Nottingham and about 8 miles from the town of Newark. The Workhouse institutions were linked with the Poor Laws which date back over ...  Read the complete review