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Educational Visits at Yesterdays WorldEducational Visits at Yesterdays World

Yesterday's World, Great Yarmouth, gives students the opportunity to experience a bygone age, bringing the past to life. A thrilling journey of discovery dating from Queen Victoria to the 1960's in life sized street scenes and displays with over 150,000 genuine artefacts.

A useful aid for teaching historical knowledge, skills and understanding and ideal for Key Stage 1 & 2 classes. Children can enjoy a free carousel ride.

SUGGESTED LENGTH OF VISIT: 2 to 3 hours.

EDUCATIONAL VISIT FACILITIES: Free preliminary visit for teacher, teacher and pupil resource packs and indoor eating area available.

View key to symbolskeyPublic toilets Accepts groups Coach parties accepted Disabled access Disabled toilets Gift shop On-site catering On-site light refreshments Credit cards accepted (no fee) Facilities for corporate hospitality Facilities for educational visits

Prices


2013 EDUCATIONAL RATES:

11 or more paying visitors in a group to qualify for discounts and must be booked in advance.

Child price: £3.50 per child (aged 4-15 years)
One free adult with every 5 paying children.
Extra adults £5.45 each.
Driver and organiser free.
Please check details before attending.

Yesterday's World
 
 

Contact

Ian Dickinson
Tel: 01493 331148
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Venue

Yesterdays World

34 Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2EN

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Map reference: TG 530073  Lat: 52.60480  Long: 1.73603


By Road:
From the A12/A47 follow the signs for Great Yarmouth Seafront or Beach. Yesterday's World is situated opposite the Marina Centre. The postcode is NR30 2EN.

By Public Transport:
The number 3 bus operates along the seafront in the summer months.Train: Great Yarmouth is located on the London Liverpool Street line.

Accessible by Public Transport : Great Yarmouth station

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Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • 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
  • 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)

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Sugar free (diabetic)
  • Gluten free (coeliacs)
  • Low sodium
  • Nut free
  • 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
  • Good colour/tonal contrast 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