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. Assistance/guide dogs are welcome in the Museum, and all dogs in the shop.