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Caithness Crystal Visitor CentreCaithness Crystal Visitor Centre

Experience glass making demonstrations free of charge daily during the week and marvel as our skilled glassmakers create wonderful works of art right before your eyes. Whether it is a carfully crafted animal or a meticulously worked vase or paperweight there's a huge variety to see. You will find throughout the Visitor Centre many well known brands of glass, crystal, cookware and cutlery as well as the Craft Corner which includes craft punches, paper, scrapbooking materials, scissors and many more. Coffee shop and restaurant... Relax and enjoy refreshments in our new coffee shop/restaurant, where we serve home cooked light meals, snacks and cakes along with a wide selection of hot and cold drinks.

View key to symbolskeyDisabled access Disabled toilets On-site catering On-site light refreshments Public toilets Facilities for groups Guided tours for groupsChildren welcomeDisabled accessSmoking not allowed

Prices


Free entry

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes Open all year
   
 
 

Contact

Mr Tarquin Chaytors
Tel: 01553 765111
View the Caithness Crystal Visitor Centre websitewww.caithness-crystal.co.uk
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Venue

Caithness Crystal Visitor Centre

Hardwick Industrial Estate, 8-12 Paxman Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4NE

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Map reference: TF 627187  Lat: 52.74143  Long: 0.40869


By Road:
Take the A148 from Fakenham. Apporaching King's Lynn follow the brown tourist signs for Caithness Crystal.

Norfolk Tourist Attractions Association memberSelf-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 solid
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Has a ramp

Entrance

  • Ramp to 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)
  • Low sodium
  • Vegetarian
  • 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

Notes

  • A larger and more accessible are would be from the rear car park