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Alby Crafts & GardensAlby Crafts & Gardens

Imagine spending a day among some of Norfolk's finest craftspeople surrounded by four acres of carefully tended gardens and ponds. The attractive brick and flint Norfolk farm buildings also accommodate a gallery and gift shop, furniture showroom and tearooms.

Situated at the edge of the beautiful Norfolk Broads and a pebble's throw away from the idyllic North Norfok coast, Alby Crafts & Gardens has been established for over thirty years. During that time it has been home to around fifty resident craftpeople.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Facilities for educational visits Facilities for groups Gift shop On-site catering On-site light refreshments Picnic site Public toilets Regional Tourist Board Member Telephone (public) Wheelchairs available Disabled accessDogs acceptedChildren welcome

Prices


Free entry

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes The Centre:
Opened Tuesday-Sunday (10am-5pm) & Bank Holiday Mondays + Every Monday in August.
[Closed Christmas Eve - Mid January]

The Gardens:
All year round (Free from December to February)

Coach parties welcome by arrangement, Wheelchair Access, Dogs on Leads and Free WiFi available in the Upper Courtyard.
   
 

Contact

Contact
Tel: 01263 761590
View the Alby Crafts & Gardens websitewww.albycrafts.co.uk
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Venue

Alby Crafts & Gardens

Cromer Road, Erpingham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7QE

View the Alby Crafts & Gardens websitewww.albycrafts.co.uk

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Map reference: TG 207324  Lat: 52.84384  Long: 1.27576


By Road:
The centre is on the A140 between Aylsham and Cromer.

By Public Transport:
Alight at Cromer Railway Station, then take the 44/44A or X44 bus service from Cromer Cadogan Rd to Alby Horseshoes P.H, the centre is directly opposite.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport : 6 miles (9.7 kms) from Cromer station

Self-assessed Accessibility Information

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities
  • Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is gravel
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • To the gift shop
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Sugar free (diabetic)
  • Gluten free (coeliacs)
  • Lactose free (dairy free)
  • Nut free
  • Organic
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • High chairs for children
  • Children's menu

General

  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • Audible alarm system