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Gressenhall Farm and Workshouse

  1. Dereham
  2. Dereham Museums

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Address: Gressenhall , Dereham NR20 4DR, NFK, GB
Phone: 01362 860563
State: NFK
City: Dereham
Zip Code: NR20 4DR

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The revamp is very impressive, with new visual/audio displays, spacious rooms with plenty of artifacts to view and lots of fascinating information about life in The Workhouse, all presented in a way that doesn't bore you quickly. The cafe was reasonable, but not a lot of choice. It was a lovely sunny day, so a walk around the grounds was pleasant. Everything seems well maintained too. We walked over to the farm but we were very disappointed not to see a single animal. There was a tractor ride but it created a lot of dust as it moved so we gave it a miss. Slightly expensive but we did enjoy our afternoon.
Fascinating insight into workhouse history and conditions. Wish we could have returned next day, as being older, we were physically unable to see it all in one day thoroughly! Good cafe. Can recommend the carrot cake and the quiche was scrumptious! Great for all ages. A party of schoolkids were enjoying the experience whilst we were there too. Thankyou for a great day out.
Lots of interesting history including workhouse & farming in Norfolk, mostly well presented. Good playarea and activities for children, lots of space for them. Limited choice of food when I visited. Good bookshop & gift shop.Visited onWeekdayWait timeUp to 10 minReservation recommendedYes
Lovely few hours mooching around in a quiet Monday. Really interesting museum. The cafe serves a fabulous hot chocolate and delicious shortbread.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNot sure
Excellent museum so much to see and learn, the children loved the play area and the farm but even though we were there all day we didn't get to see everything. So definitely going back.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedYes
Extremely friendly and accommodating staff, farm area was well kept and lovely to walk around. The museums were fascinating and the food and drinks in the cafe were not only excellent value for money but all homemade and delicious
Brilliant family day out. Really interesting and educational as well as fun. Great play area and farm was great too.
Brilliant day out! The workhouse museum was factual and fun, you can see the efforts and care put it with the projected historical figures/videos. It brings the museum to life. The village section,garden and shops were very quaint. The farm tractor ride was a hit! As well as the adventure playground to let the children run off steam. Staff were attentive, helpful and made you feel welcome. Thank you!
What a great place to visit we were lucky enough to have a guided tour by Beryl who knew alot about the history of the workhouse...then we went off and explored the other floors.
Arrived at the entrance to purchase our tickets. The staff were exceptionally friendly and very helpful. Due to a hip issue, I have difficulty walking, so was offered the use of the scooters available for people with walking issues, to get around the grounds. Also I was told there was a lift in the main building to enable me to get to the 1st floor if I had difficulty with stairs. The exhibits were very informative and I found the building very bright and calming, considering it had been a workhouse. The cottage in the grounds was the same, giving a very homely feel. We loved the post office and shop which certainly gave us an insight to former decades. We also had lunch at the cafe, with more friendly staff and again it all had a very pleasant atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoyed our day there and would definately encourage a visit, even though the view from the road is a very austere building, as they were in the day. However, within is a different story.....
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