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Educational Visits at Merrivale Model VillageEducational Visits at Merrivale Model Village

Merrivale Model Village  Merrivale Model Village

One of Great Yarmouth's best loved family attractions, set in over an acre of award-winning landscaped gardens with streams, waterfalls and lake with Koi Carp. Sit for a while, escape the hustle and bustle while you watch the Merrivale Railway go by and wonder at the models.

New models for 2012 include 10 new thatched houses, a new cricket pavilion and a new travel lodge.

Traditional crazy golf is also included in the admission price.

The popular Old Penny Arcade is where you can hear the 'laughing sailor' and see 'what the butler saw', and not forgetting the Merrivale Tea Rooms, a favourite on the Golden Mile.

OPENING TIMES: 24 March to 4 November 2012, daily from 10:00 (seasonal last admissions). Evening illuminations 22 July to 30 August 2012. SUGGESTED LENGTH OF VISIT: 1½ hours.

EDUCATIONAL VISIT FACILITIES:
Free preliminary visit for teacher.
Outdoor eating area available.

View key to symbolskeyPublic toilets Accepts groups Disabled access Facilities for educational visits Disabled toilets Coach parties accepted Gift shop On-site catering On-site light refreshments Welcome Host Facilities for groups Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs acceptedSmoking allowedMobile phone coverage

Prices


2012 GROUP RATES:

Groups of 10 to 29 paying people:
Adults £5.90
Senior Citizens £4.90
Children £3.90

Groups of 30 and above paying people:
Adults £4.90
Senior Citizens £3.90
Children £2.90

Coach drivers with a party admitted free of charge

Merrivale Model Village
Merrivale Model Village
 
 

Contact

Mr Peter Williamson or Mrs Shirley Whela
Tel: 01493 842097
View the Educational Visits websitewww.merrivalemodelvillage.co.uk
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Venue

Merrivale Model Village

Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 3JG

View the Merrivale Model Village websitewww.merrivalemodelvillage.co.uk

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Map reference: TG 531066  Lat: 52.59854  Long: 1.73622


By Road:
Take the A12 to Great Yarmouth. The Model Village is on Marine Parade next to Wellington Pier and Pleasure Beach Gardens.

Nearest station : Vauxhall station

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Self-assessed accessibility details

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

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)
  • Lactose free (dairy 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

  • 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