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Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, Museum of Norfolk Life
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Gressenhall
Dereham
NR20 4DR
Norfolk
England
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Collection details
Agriculture, Archives, Costume and Textiles, Land Transport, Personalities, Photography, Science and Technology, Social History, Toys and Hobbies
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Facilities
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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.
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Contact details
Enquiries and bookings (Tel)
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01362 860563
24 hour info line (Tel)
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01362 869263
General information (Fax)
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01362 860385
General enquiries
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gressenhall.museum@norfolk.gov.uk
E-mail
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Website
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http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/default.asp?Document=200.50
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Open
16 March - 2 November 2008
10am - 5pm
27 Dec 2008 - 4 Jan 2009
10am - 4pm
14 - 22 February 2009
10am - 4pm
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Admission charges
Adult: £7.90
Concession*: £6.70
Young Person (4-16): £5.60
Discounts for families & groups.
Museums Pass holders & under 4s free.
*Disabled visitors, over 60s and students.
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Description
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.
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Articles
Museum And Heritage Fun In Norwich For Easter 2008
MGM 2007 - Big Bank Holiday Museum Events Round-Up
MGM 2007 - Top Ten Family History Events In Museums & Galleries
Gressenhall Gears Up For Archaeology Week 2006
Staff At Roots Of Norfolk Say 'Business As Usual' Despite Fire Damage
MGM 2005: Fabulous Finds In Norfolk - Digging Up History
Fabulous Finds Day- At A Museum Near You April 30 2005
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Trails
Hidden Treasure Trail 4 - The People's Museum In The East Of England
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Events
Christmas Experience
Christmas Experience
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Information point provided
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
General audio-guide available
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Children's play area
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
General audio-guide available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
General audio-guide available
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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