Norwood Park

Visit Norwood Park this autumn, a quintessentially Georgian country house, located in the historic market town of Southwell, as we invite you on a journey to explore the remarkable stories found in the ordinary lives of those who have shaped our past.

Discover the stories of those who lived at Norwood Park during the Second World War, when Norwood Park served as a convalescent home for wounded servicemen, under the care of the British Red Cross Society. Between 1942 and 1946, the house provided a place of recovery, rehabilitation, and rest for those returning from the frontline. The Hall was fitted with around 100 hospital beds, while nurses worked tirelessly to care for the wounded and the gardeners worked relentlessly to provide food for the additional residents.

But our everyday histories stretch back much further. From its origins as an 18th-century country house, through generations of family life, estate workers, servants, gardeners and tenants, Norwood Park has always been shaped by the people who lived and worked here. Their daily tasks, celebrations, challenges and traditions form the fabric of our shared history.

Join us as we uncover these personal stories. From wartime recovery to estate life across the centuries, and celebrate the ordinary moments that quietly shaped our extraordinary past.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

11am- 4pm (last entry 3pm)

Location & directions

Norwood Hall, Halam Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0PF

Contact on day:

Events Team

Telephone number:

+441636302099

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Pre-Booking Required. Tickets can be booked through our website.

Booking contact name:

Olivia Dennis

Booking telephone number:

+441636302099

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking website:

https://norwoodpark.co.uk/whats-on/

Booking opens:

01 Jun 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

12 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Additional information

Useful Information: Maps and details of the walks will be provided on arrival for you to trek the multiple trails for all abilities. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads. Pavements can become slippery, so please take extra care and wear suitable footwear. Please be mindful of traffic when walking along the roads. Please keep children supervised, near roads, lakes etc... Footpaths around our main facilities are mostly shingle stone, please take extra care when walking or using manual wheelchairs. Food & Drink available to purchase on site (no external food & drink to be brought on site)

Max number of people:

40

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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