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Group Eating Out at Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse
Group Eating Out at Gressenhall Farm & WorkhouseGroup Eating Out
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Enjoy a day out to remember exploring this magical museum and historic farm set amidst 50 acres of beautiful Norfolk countryside. Discover the history of the workhouse and the story of the people who lived there. See recreations of traditional cottages and shops. Relax in our tranquil gardens or take a stroll round our atmospheric working farm with its rare breed animals. With substantial indoor displays and beautiful countryside to explore, we guarantee an enjoyable day whatever the weather.
GROUP FACILITIES: Minimum group size - 12, free coach parking, driver/organiser incentives, guided tours - 2 week's notice required plus additional charge, conference facilities, light catering facilities, shop, educational pack (hard copy / electronic), pre-booking required - 2 week's notice for special activities.
SUGGESTED LENGTH OF VISIT: 3 hours
ACCESSIBILITY: Parking by shop. Level or ramped access to all buildings. Lift to upper floor. Free wheelchair hire (6) plus one all terrain scooter. Some gravel paths around buildings and rough ground in farmyard. Free admission for carers. Mobility dogs welcome. Accessible toilets.
MEAL STOP: Light, 80 covers.
We have a lovely cafe that serves hot and cold snacks and meals.
Opening details
Prices
2012 GROUP RATES:
Adult £8.20, seniors £7.40, children £5.40. Group rates apply to prebooked groups of 12 people or more only.
Please check prices prior to arrival as they can change.
Also at this Venue
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse
Group Visits
Educational Visits
01362 860563
email
www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk
email a friendAddress
Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse,
Gressenhall,
Dereham,
Norfolk,
NR20 4DR
Directions
See location on 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
Boating Holidays
Holiday Parks
Hotels and B&Bs
Alternative Accommodation
Camping & Touring
Self-Catering PlacesFacilities
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
Mobility Accessibility Facilities
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Visual Accessibility Facilities
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
