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Educational Visits at Mid Norfolk Railway

Educational Visits, £10-£14

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Mid-Norfolk Railway

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Details

East Anglia's longest heritage railways runs through 11 miles of rural countryside, linking the market towns of Dereham and Wymondham. Combined days out available with Gooderstone Water Gardens, boat trips and Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse. All groups are provided with a guide.

GROUP TRAVEL FACILITIES: Group sizes - min 10, max 200. Free coach parking, shop, full catering facilities, guided tours, pre-booking advisable - minimum 7 days' notice. Accessibility - level entrances to stations, wheelchair ramp onto train, disabled toilets at Dereham Station but not on trains.

SUGGESTED LENGTH OF VISIT: 2 hours.

MEALS: 50 covers.

www.mnr.org.uk

Opening details

10am - 4pm. March - Sun. April to May - Sat & Sun. Jun - Weds, Sat & Sun. Jul & Aug - Weds, Thurs, Sat & Sun. Sep - Weds, Sat, Sun. Oct - Sat & Sun. Dec - various. Plus all bank holidays excluding Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

Prices

2017 GROUP RATES:

5% discount for 10-19 visitors, 10% discount for 20-100 visitors, negotiable rates for groups of 100+.

Also at this Venue

Contact

Charlie Robinson

Address

The Railway Station,
Station Road,
Dereham,
Norfolk,
NR19 1DF

Directions

See location on Google maps

Map reference: TF 993130 Lat: 52.67887 Long: 0.94748

By Road:
From the A47 bypass, turn into Dereham and follow the signs for the town centre. Turn right at the BP garage - look out for the brown railway signs - you will see the station on your right.

By Public Transport:
From Wymondham station it is 20 minutes' walk to Mid-Norfolk Railway (Dereham to Wymondham Line). Bus services operate to both Dereham and Wymondham town centres.

Parking: free

Accessible by Public Transport: 0 miles from Wymondham station

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Facilities

Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Accepts groups

Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Smoking not allowed

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:
- is solid
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Food

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Vegetarian
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
High chairs for children

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
Baby changing facilities

General

Service dogs are NOT allowed:
not allowed in restaurant area for food hygiene
Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Audible alarm system

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