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The Shirehall Museum at Walsingham Abbey Grounds & The Shirehall
The Shirehall Museum at Walsingham Abbey Grounds & The ShirehallMuseum, £2.50-£5.50
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Details
The Shirehall Museum was converted from a rare survival, an original Georgian courthouse, also known as the Shirehall, which was in regular use until 1971. It now houses displays on the history of pilgrimage to Walsingham, law and order, and local photographs and artefacts. Local Tourist Information Centre and gift shop.
Partial wheelchair access. Historic Houses property. Historic Houses members admitted free except on charity days.
Opening details
Prices
Combined admission to Walsingham Abbey Grounds and the Shirehall Museum, Adult £5.50, children 6-16 £2.50. Under 6 free.
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Walsingham Abbey Grounds- Walsingham Bridewell
Walsingham Abbey GroundsContact
Walsingham Estate Trading Ltd
01328 820510
museum@walsinghamabbey.com
www.walsinghamabbey.com
email a friend
Address
Common Place,
Walsingham,
Norfolk,
NR22 6BP
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: TF 938378 Lat: 52.89412 Long: 0.87440
In centre of Little Walsingham village, 4.5 miles north of Fakenham or south from Wells-next-the-Sea, off B1105
Parking: with charge
Accessible by Public Transport: 25 miles from King's Lynn/Norwich station
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Self-Catering PlacesFacilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Gift shop
Picnic site
Public toilets
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Mobility Accessibility Facilities
Dogs accepted
Partial wheelchair access. Historic Houses property. Historic Houses members admitted free except on charity days.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is gravel
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
is gravelPublic 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
- Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
General
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Wheelchairs provided
- Free
