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Accessible Attractions in Norfolk

Accessible Attractions in Norfolk

No matter what you’re interested in, Norfolk’s attractions welcome every ability.

Looking for a destination with accessible parking, accessible toilets or step-free access? Or even all of the above? Check out Norfolk’s most popular accessible attractions.

Accessible Accommodation in Norfolk

Banham Zoo
Zoo | Banham

Banham Zoo is home to hundreds of worldwide animals in over 50 acres of open parkland and gardens.

  • Accessible toilets- including a Changing Places toilet.
  • Step-free access- majority of pathways wide, flat and suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and prams.
  • Accessible parking.
  • Wifi- free of charge.
  • Assistance dogs allowed- contact at least 48 hours prior for routes and restricted areas.
  • Free wheelchair hire and moblility scooter hire for a small fee- pre-booking recommended.
  • Quiet areas.
  • Makaton Zoo Trail for visitors with autism and communication difficulties- printed or digital version available.
  • Visual story available online.
  • Hearing loops.
  • Ear defenders.
  • Accessible seating.
  • Team on-hand for assistance.
  • One carer allowed entry free of charge- documentation rewuired.

Banham Zoo, Kenninghall Road, Banham
NR16 2HE
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Banham Zoo | Norfolk’s Best Family Day Out
Accessibility | Inclusive Days Out | Banham Zoo

The Bug Parc
Bug Zoo | Lenwade

The Bug Parc is the largest invertebrate parc in the country and home to hundreds of incredible tropical insects, millipedes, spiders and tarantulas and more.

  • Accessible toilets.
  • Step-free access- wheelchair accessible.
  • Accessible parking.
  • Assistance dogs allowed- excluding during handling experiences.
  • Autism quiet hours.
  • Step stools for shorter visitors.

Nowhere Lane, Lenwade, Norfolk
NR9 5PD
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01603 855165
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The Bug Parc | Bug Themed Tourist Attraction in Norfolk
The Bug Parc is Accessible to Everyone

Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
Zoo | Thrigby

Thrigby Hall is a special collection of rare animals from Asia. You will find endangered tigers, huge crocodiles, noisy gibbons and many more exciting animals.

  • Accessible toilets.
  • Step-free access- mostly wheelchair friendly, including accessible wooden walkways and ramps to the cafe and shop.
  • Accessible parking.
  • Discounted carer rate with documentation.

Filby Road, Thrigby, Great Yarmouth
NR29 3DR
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01493 369477
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Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens
Plan Your Visit | Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens, Norfolk

Thrigby

Pensthorpe
Nature Reserve | Fakenham

Pensthorpe Natural Park is a modern day nature reserve with diverse attractions and activities to inspire the next generation of nature lovers.

  • Accessible toilets.
  • Step-free access- wheelchair-friendly route available.
  • Accessible parking.
  • Assistance dogs allowed- please wear assistance vest.
  • Carers go free with standard adult or child’s ticket.
  • 3x electric scooters to hire- £10, book when buying tickets.
  • 4x wheelchairs to hire- free, reserve in advance via phone.
  • Pictorial representation available.
  • Large print guides.

Pensthorpe Road, Fakenham
NR21 0LN
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01328 951465
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Family days out in Norfolk | Wildlife | Pensthorpe
Accessibility – Pensthorpe

Pensthorpe

Bure Valley Railway
Steam Train | Aylsham & Wroxham

The Bure Valley Railway is Norfolk’s longest Narrow Gauge Steam Railway and operates between Aylsham and Wroxham.

  • Accessible toilets- at stations only.
  • Step-free access- stations are flat and one level.
  • Free accessible parking.
  • Assistance dogs allowed- free travel. Other dogs £4.
  • 50% carer discount- one per booking.
  • Each train equipped with saloon double door coach- book in advance for this specific coach.
  • Guards available to assist with ramps.

Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk
NR11 6BW
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01263 733858

Bure Valley Railway | Aylsham Norfolk
Bure Valley Railway – FAQ

Bure Valley Railway Boat Train

ROARR!
Dinosaur Park | Lenwade

This 85-acre Park offers true family fun adventure of a Jurassic nature, including animatronic dinosaurs in natural settings and a range of activities.

  • Accessible toilets- including Changing Places toilet.
  • Some step-free access- tarmacked and untarmacked pathways.
  • Accessible parking.
  • Assistance dogs allowed- detailed guide available.
  • Team recognise sunflower lanyards and ASD wristbands.
  • Strollers (£8) and mobility scooters (£10) available to hire.
  • Free manual wheelchairs.
  • Ear defenders- £20 refundable deposit.
  • Quiet room.
  • Detailed accessibility guide- including information on each attraction.

Lenwade, Norfolk
NR9 5JE
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01603 876310

ROARR!
Accessibility | A Great Family Day Out | ROARR!

Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure, Norfolk

Cromer Pier
Pier & Theatre | Cromer

The Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre is best known as the venue for the ONLY ‘End of Pier’ show of its kind in the World!

  • Accessible toilets.
  • Step-free access- ramps to pier, bar and theatre.
  • Assistance dogs allowed- free seats available to book. Subject to availability.
  • Wheelchair positions available in auditorium- limited wheelchair storage. Book via phone.
  • Handsets and neck loops available to pre-book.
  • Beach wheelchair hire available to pre-book.
  • Staff on hand to assist.

Pier, Cromer
NR27 9HE
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01263 512495

Home – Cromer Pier
Accessibility – Cromer Pier

Holkham
Estate, Hall & Grounds | Holkham

Our glorious Hall, attractions and surroundings make for a memorable day out, including the Hall, Walled Garden and Holkham Stories Experience.

  • Accessible toilets.
  • Step-free access- mainly via ramps to Hall, gardens and courtyard. stair climbing machine in the Marble Hall.
  • Accessible parking- x6 spaces available, £6.
  • Seating available.
  • Electric or manual wheelchair hire available.
  • More information available for each attraction- such as the ropes course and walled garden- on AccessAble.

Holkham Hall,
Wells-next-the-Sea,
Norfolk
NR23 1AB
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01328 713111
[email protected]

Holkham Hall & Estate | Norfolk, England
Accessibility – Holkham

Go Ape
High Ropes | Thetford Forest

Go Ape at High Lodge is an exhilarating attractions with a high ropes Treetop Challenge, segways and ability-appropriate excitement.

  • Accessible toilets- x2, plus a Changing Places toilet.
  • Accessible parking- x12 dedicated spaces.
  • Assistance dogs allowed.
  • Visual aids for pre-activity safety briefs.
  • BSL and subtitled videos to watch online beforehand.
  • High Lodge offers all-terrain mobility scooter hire.
  • Free entry for carers not participating. 10% discount for participating carers.
  • Adjustments can be made for safe progress and zip landings for limb difference.
  • Contact well in advance.

High Lodge Forest Centre, Santon Downham, Brandon, Suffolk
IP27 0AF
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01603 895500
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Go Ape Thetford
Accessibility of Go Ape Adventures

BeWILDerwood
Adventure Park | Hoveton

Deep in the woods in the sunniest corner of Norfolk is BeWILDerwood, a land of adventurous people with treehouses, a maze, marsh walks and more.

  • Accessible toilets.
  • Some step-free access- some ‘rugged’ wheelchairs available.
  • Accessible parking.
  • Assistance dogs allowed- including to the top of (but not on) slides and zip lines.
  • Free carer tickets.
  • Free entry for wheelchair users.
  • Pre-visits available.
  • Get in touch in advance for any adaptations.
  • Accessible large swings.
  • Large print text.
  • Relaxed areas.
  • Written version of Norfolk site entrance story.

Horning Road, Hoveton, Norfolk
NR12 8JW
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01692 633033
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BeWILDerwood – The Curious Treehouse Adventure
Accessibility at BeWILDerwood

Thursford
Museum & Theatre | Thursford

Thursford offers truly unique experiences all year round, from the Steam Museum to the Thursford Christmas Spectacular, Santa’s Magical Journey and The Enchanted Journey of Light.

  • Accessible toilets- excluding during Santa’s Magical Journey.
  • Step-free access- all one level. Some steps to seating, fairground and rides.
  • Wheelchair storage available.
  • Limited wheelchair seats with adjoining companion seat available- book by phone.
  • Free accessible parking.
  • Assistance dogs allowed- please call in advance.
  • Staff on hand to assist.
  • Essential companion free with paying visitor between April and August.
  • Large print menus.

Thursford, Fakenham, Norfolk
NR21 0AS
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01328 878477
[email protected]

Thursford Official Site | Home Of The Christmas Spectacular
Access statement | Thursford | Fakenham | Norfolk

Thursford Christmas

Fairhaven Woodland & Water Gardens
Gardens | South Walsham

Fairhaven Garden is set on the Norfolk waterways are 130 acres of ancient woodlands and water, home to an array of flora, fauna and over 95 species of birds.

  • Step-free access-some boardwalks for wheelchair access
  • Seating available.
  • Mobility scooters to hire- £7.50, book in advance.

School Road, South Walsham
NR13 6DZ
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01603 270449
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Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden

Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden

Wroxham Miniature Worlds
Model Attraction | Wroxham

Wroxham Miniature Worlds is the largest indoor modelling attraction in the UK.

  • Step-free access- wheelchair lift available.
  • Assistance dogs allowed.
  • Free carer ticket.

Station Business PArk, Horning Road W, Hoveton
NR12 8QJ
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01603 781728

Wroxham Miniature Worlds

Offers for Carers and Companions

 

Offers for Carers and Companions

  • Thrigby Hall Wildlife Gardens | Wildlife Park | Thrigby, Norfolk
    Discounted rate for disabled visitors and carers
    Filby Road, Thrigby, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk NR29 3DR
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    01493 | 369477
  • [email protected]
  • https://www.thrigbyhall.com/

 

  • Bure Valley Railway | Steam Railway | Aylsham and Wroxham, Norfolk
    50% off for carers
    Aylsham Station, Norwich Road, Aylsham, Norfolk NR11 6BW
    01263 733858
  • https://www.bvrw.co.uk/