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Gressenhall Farm & WorkhouseGressenhall Farm & Workhouse

Discover the history of the workhouse and hear the fascinating story of the people who lived there. See recreations of traditional cottages and shops. Relax in delightful gardens or take a stroll round the working farm with its rare breed animals. The Mardlers' Rest cafe serves a wide range of hot and cold snacks and meals, many of them homemade. Let off steam in the adventure playground and each school holiday join in our extra family activities.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for conferencing Facilities for corporate hospitality Facilities for educational visits Facilities for groups Gift shop On-site catering On-site light refreshments Picnic site Public toilets Wheelchairs available Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Facilities for hearing impairedFacilities for visually impairedSmoking not allowed

Prices


Adult £9.10, Concs £8.10, Young Person (4 - 16) £6.10, Museums Pass holders free of charge.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Sun 10 Mar 2013 - Sat 26 Oct 2013 Mon - Sun 10:00 to 17:00
   
 

Contact

Fiona Lund
Tel: 01362 860563
View the Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse websitewww.museums.norfolk.gov.uk
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Venue

Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse

Gressenhall, Dereham, Norfolk, NR20 4DR

View the Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse websitewww.museums.norfolk.gov.uk

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Map reference: TF 974169  Lat: 52.71444  Long: 0.92219


By Road:
Follow the brown signs from the A47. Three miles north of Dereham on the B1146.

By Public Transport:
From Norwich station it is 20 miles to Roots of Norfolk at Gressenhall.

Parking : free

Accessible by Public Transport :

We have a lovely cafe that serves hot and cold snacks and meals.

Norfolk Tourist Attractions Association memberHudsons Heritage Explorer PassSelf-assessed Accessibility Information

Events at this venue

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date event
Sun 9 Jun 2013 Archive Alive Mobile Cinema Tour

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:

  • hard surface and shingle

  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

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
  • Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements
  • Lift equipped with raised floor numbers or braille numbers or letters
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Visitor information available in audio format

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)
  • Low potassium
  • Low sodium
  • Nut free
  • Additive free
  • 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

  • Hearing loop system
  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • Wheelchairs provided
  • Free
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
  • Audible alarm system