Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse

Gressenhall Farm and Workhouse is a truly unique museum. Visit its 50-acre site and discover:

• a historic workhouse


• a museum of life on the land


• a traditional farm with rare breed animals


• beautiful, unspoilt grounds

The museum is a great day out whether you want to learn about the lives of Norfolk people in the past or relax and have a good time with your friends and family. You’ll need a whole day to begin to discover all its wonders.

Use the links at the left of this page to plan your visit, find out more about the museum and for details of events and exhibitions.

Our top ten at Gressenhall

1. The glorious museum courtyard, playground for swallows in the summer - perfect for watching the world go by.



2. Dressing up as a Victorian and taking a snap to show the family.



3. The Collections Gallery with its beehives, cricket shoes, fishing rods, hurdy gurdy, shop signs, toasters, toys and even a Turkish bath!



4. Cart rides round the fairy-tale farm past hedgerows filled with flocks of sparrows.



5. The punishment cell in the workhouse and its haunting story.



6. Cherry tree cottage and its old-fashioned garden complete with privy and scarecrow.



7. The riverside walk and its ever changing wildlife.



8. Joining the crowds at Apple Day for a festive celebration of apples and all things autumnal.



9. Leafing through boxes of fascinating photos of old Norfolk.



10. Enjoy a cup of tea and a slice of home-made Norfolk shortbread in the Mardler's Rest Cafe.


Holiday family fun



Gressenhall Farm



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