Self-led discovery tours and Easter trails are part of the offerings at The Workhouse, Southwell.

The National Trust property is giving visitors the opportunity to explore previously unseen parts of The Workhouse not normally open to the public.

Discover Greet House, self-guided tours, will run on Wednesday, 9th and Wednesday, 16th April during the usual opening hours of 12noon-4pm.

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the infirmary building, find out about the work that the conservation team has undertaken and learn about future refurbishment plans.

Those who lived and worked in the building in the 20th Century have contributed their recollections as part of the on-going Workhouse oral history project.

Volunteers will give further information and answer any questions.

Advance booking for the tours is essential; adults cost £10 and children £5 (suitable for over 8 years) and include admission to The Workhouse. Call 01636 817260 for information and to book tickets.

Kouise Marshall, conservation officer, said: “The recently-rediscovered Second World War air-raid shelter at the rear of Greet House will be open as part of the tour.

“Staff and volunteers have worked hard to make the shelter accessible and we will be using it to display a selection of wartime memorabilia.”

Visitors seeking a living history experience will be interested in the Pop-Up Paupers and Other Characters weekend on Saturday, 12th and Sunday, 13th April. Costumed characters from The Workhouse’s past will share their experiences of life in the institution. The event runs from 12noon-4pm and normal house admission prices apply.

The Workhouse is running Cadbury Easter Egg Trails on Sunday, 20th and Monday, 21st April, 12noon-4pm. There is a chocolate prize and a £1.50 charge per trail.

To find out more about events go to www.nationaltrust.org.uk/theworkhouse or call 01636 817260.

Pictured is The Workhouse. PHOTO: National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra