The
Workhouse

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The turret clock – on display in the entrance hall - was installed in the Swaffham Union Workhouse in 1836 -when it opened – a workhouse  serving 33 parishes. Made by WH Young its whereabouts were unknown until rescued from a breakers yard in the 1960’s

Address

Museum Of Swaffham
4 London Street
Swaffham
Norfolk
PE37 7DQ

Opening Hours

Mon-Fri 10am – 4pm (3pm close Nov/Dec)
Saturday 10am – 1pm
Winter closed season from the Monday before Christmas to the Saturday before 14th February

Access

There is a small fee for adults, with occasional donation-only days. Children, carers, and Art Pass holders are always free. Regrettably, the layout of our Georgian building doesn’t allow wheelchair access above the ground floor. Guide dogs are welcome in the Museum, and all dogs in the shop.