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The Shirehall Museum at Walsingham Abbey Grounds & The ShirehallThe Shirehall Museum at Walsingham Abbey Grounds & The Shirehall

The Shirehall Museum contains a rare original Georgian courthouse, or Shirehall, which was in regular use until 1971. It now houses displays on the history of pilgrimage to Walsingham, law and order, and local photographs and artefacts. Local Tourist Information Centre and gift shop.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled toilets Facilities for educational visits Facilities for groups Gift shop Picnic site Public toilets Telephone (public) Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs accepted

Prices


Combined admission to Grounds and Museum, £4.00, £2.50 children 6-16

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes Daily in February 10am-4pm, weekends in March 11am-4pm, April-October 11am-4pm
   
 
 

Contact

The Estate Office
Tel: 01328 820259
View the The Shirehall Museum websitewww.walsinghamabbey.com
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Venue

Walsingham Abbey Grounds & The Shirehall

Common Place, Walsingham, Norfolk, NR22 6BP

View the Walsingham Abbey Grounds & The Shirehall websitewww.walsinghamabbey.com

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Map reference: TF 938378  Lat: 52.90267  Long: 0.88012


By Road:
In centre of Little Walsingham village, 5 miles from Fakenham and Wells-next-the-Sea off B1105

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 25 miles (40.2 kms) from King's Lynn/Norwich station

Limited disabled access.

Self-assessed Accessibility Information

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Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is gravel
  • 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

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
  • Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)

General

  • Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
  • Wheelchairs provided
  • Free