Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, Museum of Norfolk Life

Gressenhall
Dereham
Norfolk
NR20 4DR
England

Website

http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/

E-mail

General enquiries

gressenhall.museum@norfolk.gov.uk

Telephone

Enquiries and bookings

01362 860563

24 hour info line

01362 869263

Fax

01362 860385

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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Gressenhall brings together a museum, traditional farm, historic workhouse and beautiful grounds. Explore atmospheric shops and homes, stunning displays and a treasure trove of fascinating objects. On the farm, meet chicks, piglets and more. Explore fifty beautiful acres of Norfolk countryside including gardens and a historic orchard. There’s lots to do including cart rides, dressing up, kids activities and an adventure playground.

Venue Type:

Museum

 Opening hours

<b>14 March – 31 October 2010</b>
10am – 5pm

<b>19 – 27 February 2011</b>
10am – 4pm

Closed: November, December & January, except for school visits and special events.

 Admission charges

Adult: £8.40
Concession*: £7.10
Young Person (4-16): £6.00
Museums Pass holders, Friends of Gressenhall and under 4s free. Discounts for groups.

<em>*Disabled visitors, over 60s and students.</em>

 General services and facilities
  • Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
  • Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
  • General audio-guide available
  • Guided tours
  • Information point provided
  • Pre-booking service for groups
  • Cafeteria
  • Gardens open to public
  • Picnic area
  • Refreshments
  • Restaurant
  • Shop
 Children and families
  • Activities for pre-school children
  • Events and resources for children and families
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Children's play area
 Disability access
  • Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
  • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
  • Touch exhibits
  • Parking for disabled available
  • Toilets for disabled
  • Wheelchair access to all public areas
  • Wheelchairs available for loan
 Schools services and facilities
  • Direct teaching services for schools
  • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
  • Primary school education service available
  • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
  • Secondary school education service available
  • Education facilities available
  • Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
 Research and adult learning
  • Adult lectures and courses held
  • Loan service
  • Library with public access
  • Research facilities for academics
  • Study facilities
 Commercial and hire services
  • Facilities for private functions and events
  • Meeting room available

Additional info

6 wheelchairs are available free, for use by visitors. The museum offers group discounts plus special deals for play groups and older people in care homes and day centres.

Gressenhall
Dereham
Norfolk
NR20 4DR
England

Website

http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/

E-mail

General enquiries

gressenhall.museum@norfolk.gov.uk

Telephone

Enquiries and bookings

01362 860563

24 hour info line

01362 869263

Fax

01362 860385

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.

Collection details

Agriculture, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Land Transport, Personalities, Photography, Science and Technology, Social History, Toys and Hobbies

Collections services

  • General guide to collections available
  • Object identification and/or written enquiry service
  • Public access available to collections information
  • Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)

Gressenhall
Dereham
Norfolk
NR20 4DR
England

Website

http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/

E-mail

General enquiries

gressenhall.museum@norfolk.gov.uk

Telephone

Enquiries and bookings

01362 860563

24 hour info line

01362 869263

Fax

01362 860385

All information is supplied by the venues or providers themselves and every effort is made to ensure it is correct. Please remember to double check opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit.
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