Norfolk is a county packed with history and natural beauty. Sometimes, a day trip out with elderly relatives can seem daunting, however, many attractions aim to be as welcoming as possible for their guests requiring accessibility measures. Here, we’ve listed five of the best, accessible days out for your and your family in Norfolk.
For a list of more activities to enjoy, take a look at our Top Cultural Delights for the Elderly in Norfolk.
Holkham Hall Estate
Holkham boasts a parkland alive with deer and mighty oaks, a walled garden bursting with blooms and heritage, a nature reserve thrumming with wildlife, farmland abundant in wildflowers and hedgerows, and an expansive beach backed by sand dunes and pine forests. This is all topped off by the magnificent, 18th century stately home; Holkham Hall.
The Estate regularly plays host to events and activities, so it’s well worth keeping an eye on the What’s On page of their website to stay up to date. The staff at Holkham Hall Estate take accessibility seriously, to enable everyone to enjoy the beautiful location. You can take a look at their full accessibility statement here.
Parking
There is plenty of parking available across the site priced at £5, which is redeemable on gift shop purchases of £30 or more. There are accessible parking bays available for blue badge holders.
Guide Dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the park as long as they are on a lead.
Wheelchairs & Mobility Scooters
There are two wheelchairs and two mobility scooters available to borrow, per availability. It is recommended that you get in contact in advance of your visit.
Prices
- Adult: £23.00
- Child: £8.50
Opening Times
Different areas of the Estate have different opening times, which you can see through their Opening Times page.
Contact Details
- Address: Holkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB
- Telephone: 01328 713111
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Website
Sheringham Park Gardens
Sheringham Park Gardens was designed by Humphry Repton and has since become a National Trust property. The garden is renowned for its azaleas and rhododendrons, but if they’re not in bloom at the time of your visit, you can still make the most of the spectacular views across the Norfolk coastline. There are plenty of walks to be enjoyed here and for the less mobile there are Personal Mobility Vehicles available to hire and a marked accessible route through the parkland. The well-equipped visitor centre has three wheelchairs to borrow, allowing everyone access to the interactive exhibition.
You can view the park’s full accessibility statement here.
Parking
Parking is available for £6.50 per car, or free to National Trust members.
Guide Dogs
Assistance dogs are permitted throughout the property, if kept on leads.
Wheelchairs & Mobility Scooters
Prices
The price is £6.50 per car. National Trust members can park for free.
Opening Times
Dawn – Dusk
Contact Details
- Address: Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8TL
- Telephone: 01263 820550
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Website
The Muckleburgh Military Collection
A fascinating place to reminisce over wartime memories; the Muckleburgh Military Collection sits on the site of a former, anti-aircraft training centre at Weybourne. Billed as the biggest private museum of military paraphernalia in the UK; you can view displays of military vehicles, including armoured cars and tanks. The vast collection includes machine guns, artillery, missiles, weapons, uniforms, documents and photographs.
Prices
- Adult: £12.00
- Child (4-16): £8.00
- Carers: Free (with National Carers Card)
Opening Times
Everyday, 9:00m – 5:00pm
Contact Details
- Address: Weybourne Camp A149 The Street Weybourne, Holt, NR25 7EH
- Telephone: 01263 588 210
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Website
Bressingham Steam & Gardens
A must-see for Dad’s Army fans, Bressingham Steam and Gardens features a recreation of Walmington-on-Sea, where the Home Guard of the series lived and worked. There are also steam trains running on four miles of narrow-gauge track, to take you and your loved one around the beautiful gardens in style.
Parking
All parking on site is free.
Guide Dogs
Registered guide and assistance dogs are allowed on site.
Wheelchairs & Mobility Scooters
The site is suitable for wheelchair users.
Prices
- Adult: £16.99
- Child (3-15): £10.99
- Seniors (65+): £15.99
Opening Times
Every day, 10:30am – 5:00pm (can vary seasonally)
Contact Details
- Address: Low Road, Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2AA
- Telephone: 01379 686900
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Website
Fairhaven Woodland & Watergarden
A wildlife garden thriving in an ancient woodland, with 130 acres of cultivated, wild and natural plantings – an absolute haven for any wildlife enthusiasts!
Fairhaven is a great day out for all the family, with its garden, tea room, gift shop, plant sales and boat rides – one of which is fully accessible and has hearing loops installed.
The sensory garden has been created with their mobility and visually impaired visitors in mind. See here for Fairhaven’s full accessibility statement.
Guide Dogs
Guide dogs are permitted throughout the woodland and gardens.
Wheelchairs & Mobility Scooters
They have mobility scooters available to hire for £5, which goes back into servicing them and purchasing new ones. It is recommended that you book scooters in advance, as during the main season they are in high demand!
Prices
- Adult: £8.05
- Concession (60+, Disabled, Carer): £7.15
- Child (4-16): £4.27
- Dogs on leads: 40p
Opening Times
- Everyday: 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesdays: 10:00am - 9:00pm
Contact Details
- Address: School Rd, South Walsham, Norwich, NR13 6DZ
- Telephone: 01603 270449
- Email: [email protected]
- Visit Website
