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Shrine of our Lady of WalsinghamShrine of our Lady of Walsingham

Containing the Holy House, standing in extensive grounds.

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 educational visits Facilities for groups Gift shop On-site catering On-site light refreshments Picnic site Public toilets Wheelchairs available Regional Tourist Board Member Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Facilities for hearing impairedFacilities for visually impairedSmoking not allowed

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
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Notes Open all year
   
 
 

Contact

Peter Macken
Tel: 01328 824214
View the Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham websitewww.walsinghamanglican.org.uk
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Venue

Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham

Common Place, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6BP

View the Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham websitewww.walsingham.org.uk

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Map reference: TF 934368  Lat: 52.89447  Long: 0.87428


By Road:
From Fakenham take restricted route via East Barsham and Houghton St Giles (coaches should follow bus signposted routes (B1105) to Wells). Car park on left at top of High Street in Walsingham.

Parking : with charge

Nearest station : 26 miles (41.8 kms) from King's Lynn station

Self-assessed Accessibility Information

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • 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:
  • Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Entrance

  • Entrance is well lit
  • Automatic door at the main entrance

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
  • Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements
  • Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Hearing loop installed in public areas

Food

  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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