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Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse
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Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse,
Gressenhall,
Dereham,
Norfolk,
NR20 4DR
Details
Discover the history of the workhouse and hear the fascinating story of the people who lived there. See recreations of traditional cottages and shops. Relax in delightful gardens or take a stroll round the working farm with its rare breed animals. The Mardlers' Rest cafe serves a wide range of hot and cold snacks and meals, many of them homemade. Let off steam in the adventure playground and each school holiday join in our extra family activities.
We have a lovely cafe that serves hot and cold snacks and meals.
Prices
Adult: £12.40
Concession: £11.75*
Child (4-18): £10.50
Family ticket (1 adult and all children): £32.75
Family ticket (2 adults and all children): £43.65
*Concession for visitors with disability, unwaged, over 65s or those in full time education
Free admission for Norfolk Museums Pass holders, Friends of Gressenhall, Children’s University members and children under 4.
We also offer free admission to the Museum Shop and Mardlers’ Rest Café on all non-event days.
Also at this Venue
Group Visits
Educational Visits
Group Eating OutEvents at this Venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sun 25 - Mon 26 Aug | Village At War |
| Fri 13 Sep | Bat Night |
| Sun 15 Sep | Heritage Open Day |
| Sun 29 Sep | Horse Power |
| Sun 13 Oct | Apple Day |
| Thu 19 - Fri 20 Dec | Victorian Family Christmas |
Location
Directions
Plan route using Google mapsMap reference: TF 974169 Lat: 52.71444 Long: 0.92219
By Road:
Follow the brown signs from the A47. Three miles north of Dereham on the B1146.
By Public Transport:
From Norwich station it is 20 miles to Roots of Norfolk at Gressenhall.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Facilities for hearing impaired
Facilities for visually impaired
We have a lovely cafe that serves hot and cold snacks and meals.
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:
hard surface and shingle
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesFood
- 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)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Low potassium
- Low sodium
- Nut free
- Additive 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
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 verbal floor announcements
- 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)
- Visitor information available in audio format
General
- Hearing loop system
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Good colour/tonal contrast 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
