Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse - Dereham

Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse, located at Beetley Meadows, Beetley, Dereham NR20 4DR, United Kingdom, is a must-visit destination for those interested in history and agriculture. This special museum, farm, and tourist attraction offers an engaging and educational experience for visitors of all ages.

One of the highlights of this historic site is the well-preserved village street, which includes an old store, post office, pub, and cottage. The grounds are beautifully maintained, with a wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, and toilet available for visitors' convenience. Visitors can also enjoy a meal at the on-site restaurant or utilize the toilet facilities.

Another popular feature of Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse is the farm itself, which offers tractor rides and informative exhibits about the local agriculture industry. Families with children will appreciate the family-friendly atmosphere and the presence of changing tables in the restroom.

The site also offers other points of interest, such as on-site services and a wheelchair-accessible car park. Visitors can take advantage of the free parking lot before exploring the museum.

The company has received 1114 reviews on Google My Business, with an impressive average rating of 4.7/5. Visitors praise the engaging exhibits, beautiful grounds, knowledgeable staff, and delicious food available at the café. Many recommend allowing at least half a day to fully experience all that Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse has to offer.

👍 Reviews of Gressenhall Farm & Workhouse

C

5/5

Great day out, you really need to allow at least half a day to see everything.
Loved the village street old store, post office pub and cottage. The grounds are beautifully maintained and the workhouse had engaging exhibits.
The farm and tractor ride were informative and great for youngsters (and the young at heart!)
We had a fabulous ploughman's lunch in the cafe. The staff were all really friendly and knowledgeable, we really enjoyed our day and highly recommend this place.

Glenis S.

5/5

So much to see and do. The workhouse was a history lesson in itself and the volunteers were friendly and helpful. There were carriages and steam engines, a small village complete with it's local alehouse, school and chapel. We arrived around lunchtime on Sunday and enjoyed a light lunch before walking around. Unfortunately for us we did not leave enough time to visit the farm but we will arrive earlier next time to fit this in. We will definitely be returning.

Luba P.

5/5

Absolutely fascinating place. It is wonderful that these facilities have survived to this day and now we can learn more about workhouses and expand our knowledge about British history.
We were very lucky to come just before an excursion started. I’m not sure how regular excursions are but I undoubtedly advise you to attend one if you have a chance. Caroline was our guide. She was very knowledgeable and very passionate about this place and its history.
There is a cosy welcoming cafe, a good place to relax and recharge before continuing to explore this place. There is a farm you can visit. A children’s playground as well inside the facilities.
Tickets are a bit pricey but it is worth a visit.

Vikki B.

5/5

This is a fantastic day out. Lots to see, do and learn. The farm is lovely and the people on the farm are super knowledgeable and happy to interact with the kids. The lakeside walk is a must and this is where you will find the 'stamps'. The playground was a big hit and the cafe serves delicious food.

Shelley S.

5/5

I first came here when my son was 1, 15 years ago, had great fun getting him to recreate some of the photos! The museum is just as good as I remembered and we all had a lovely time exploring and trying on as many hats as we could find!

Steve P.

5/5

It was a really interesting day out. I thought that I wouldn't enjoy what is a building with an inherently sad function, but I was proved wrong. Although there is plainly a lot of injustice running through the history of the place, there are also moments of fun. The joy of Land Girls came through really well, although they were poorly treated by an ungrateful government. The farm machinery and 1950's house were fascinating, but couldn't gloss over the core reason why the workhouse was built. In contrast, the 1899 Panhard was joyous. We were lucky enough to see it brought out of the garage before some work on it. A truly amazing 126 year old trailblazer that still looks beautiful thanks to the dedication of the team around it.

pikehunters

5/5

Grandkids had such a good day looking at all the old shops and school ect . Well worth a visit.

T W.

5/5

Informative text and multimedia accompanying interesting historic artefacts in the museum. Good value cafe. Very friendly staff and lovely little farm with young piglets when I went! Succeeds in conveying what rural Norfolk life was like in the 19th century.