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Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse, Museum of Norfolk Life

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Gressenhall
Dereham
NR20 4DR
Norfolk
England

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

Facilities

Parking: yes
Food: yes
Shop: yes
Guided tours: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Library: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes

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.

Contact details
Enquiries and bookings (Tel) : 01362 860563
24 hour info line (Tel) : 01362 869263
General information (Fax) : 01362 860385
General enquiries : gressenhall.museum@norfolk.gov.uk
E-mail : f
Website : http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/default.asp?Document=200.50

Open
16 March - 2 November 2008
10am - 5pm

27 Dec 2008 - 4 Jan 2009
10am - 4pm

14 - 22 February 2009
10am - 4pm

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.

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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Trails
Hidden Treasure Trail 4 - The People's Museum In The East Of England

Events
Christmas Experience
Christmas Experience

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 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 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 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 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 Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available 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
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