Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, Museum of Norfolk Life

Gressenhall
Dereham
Norfolk
NR20 4DR
England

Website

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 drawn or provided by the venues 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.

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.

Venue Type:

Museum, Garden, parklands or rural site, Agricultural site

Opening hours

11 March – 27 October 2012
10am – 5pm
28 October - 4 November & 22 February 2013
10am - 4pm
Closed: November - February, except for school visits and special events.

Admission charges

Adult: £9.10
Concession*: £8.10
Young Person (4-16): £6.10
Museums Pass holders, Friends of Gressenhall and under 4s free. Discounts for groups.

*Disabled visitors, over 60s and students.

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.

Collection details

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

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

History Alive

27 May 2013

Explore what life was like when the workhouse was first built.

Suitable for

Any age

When

10am-5pm

Admission

Standard museum admission prices apply: Adults: £9.30, Concessions: £8.30, Young People (4-16): £6.30.

Website

http://www.events.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/public_events.aspx?page=1&event_venue_id=2

Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse

16 June 2013

Calling all dads! See ‘big boys toys’ and explore the great outdoors!

Suitable for

Any age

When

10am-5pm

Admission

Adults: £9.30, Concessions: £8.30, Young People (4-16): £6.30

Website

http://www.events.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/public_events.aspx?page=1&event_venue_id=2

Gressenhall Garden Show - A Day With a Difference

30 June 2013

Explore Gressenhall’s blooming marvellous gardens and fascinating horticultural collections.

Suitable for

Any age

When

10am-5pm

Admission

Standard museum admission prices apply: Adults: £9.30, Concessions: £8.30, Young People (4-16): £6.30

Website

http://www.events.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/public_events.aspx?page=1&event_venue_id=2

Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse

14 July 2013

Celebrate the Festival of British Archaeology with activities led by Norfolk Historic Environment Service.

Suitable for

Any age

When

10am-5pm

Admission

Adults: £9.30, Concessions: £8.30, Young People (4-16): £6.30

Website

http://www.events.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/public_events.aspx?page=1&event_venue_id=2

Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse

28 July 2013

A great day of activities for the whole family to enjoy together, with a special low admission price of jut £5.00 for all grandparents!

Suitable for

Any age

When

10am-5pm

Admission

Grandparents' special ticket price of just £5.00! For all other, standard museum admission prices apply: Adults: £9.30, Concessions: £8.30, Young People (4-16): £6.30