Educational Visits at Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden is a secret hideaway in the heart of the Norfolk Broads. Fabulous spring flowers, relaxing summer concerts, stunning autumn colours and great winter bird-watching. Wheelchair friendly, children's quiz, dogs on leads welcome and boat trips on our private broad. Why not visit the award-winning tearoom and sample a home-made cake or scone?
GROUP TRAVEL FACILITIES: Group sizes - min 15 max 60, pre-booking required 7 days in advance, coach parking on site, driver / organiser incentives, guided group tours, full catering facilities, toilets, shop. Curriculum based activities available for pre-booked school groups.
SUGGESTED LENGTH OF VISIT: Minimum 3 hours for the garden and a tea/lunch stop combined.
ACCESSIBILITY: Full access by wheelchair to all facilities, majority access to gardens. Hearing loop in facilities and some braille information points in garden.
MEAL STOPS: 50 covers inside, a further 80 outside. As well as group entry prices, ask about our group catering prices.
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Prices
Group rates - adults £5, seniors £4.50, children £2.50.
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Notes | Open all year, except for Christmas Day, 10am - 5pm |
Contact
Louise RoutTel: 01603 270449
outdoorlearning.fairhaven@btconnect.com
www.fairhavengarden.co.uk
email a friend
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Self-Catering Places
EventsVenue
Fairhaven Woodland and Water GardenSchool Road, South Walsham, Norfolk, NR13 6DZ
See location on Google maps.Map reference: TG 368133 Lat: 52.66604 Long: 1.50154
By Road:
Sign posted on A47 at B1140 junction. We are opposite South Walsham Village hall and Fairhaven Primary School.
By Public Transport:
There is no direct public transport route to Fairhaven Gardens from Wroxham and Hoveton. For public transport timetables and information call 0871 200 2233 or visit traveline.org.uk
Nearest station : 4 miles (6.4 kms) from Acle station
EDP Norfolk Tourism Awards - Sustainable Tourism.
Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver Awad.
Berry Savory Tourism Award - Excellence in Tourism.
Part of WTGNN & NTAA & Norfolk Tourism Forum.
Also at this venue
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
Kingfisher Tea Room
Group Visits
Fairhaven Woodland and Water Garden
Events at this venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Thu 28 Mar 2013 - Sun 3 Nov 2013 | Geocache Trail |
| Sat 25 May 2013 - Sun 2 Jun 2013 | Butterfly Safari |
| Sat 25 May 2013 | Flower Photography |
| Wed 12 Jun 2013 | Ghost Walk |
| Sun 23 Jun 2013 | Green Festival |
| Fri 5 Jul 2013 | Sherlock Holmes |
| Sun 7 Jul 2013 | Taverham Brass Band |
| Sun 14 Jul 2013 | Norfolk Dixieland Jazz Quartet |
| Sun 21 Jul 2013 | The Castaways |
| Sun 28 Jul 2013 | The Clarinet Connection |
| Wed 31 Jul 2013 | Wildlife Explorers |
| Sun 4 Aug 2013 | The He Hews |
| Wed 7 Aug 2013 | Wildlife Explorers |
| Sun 11 Aug 2013 | Any Swing Goes |
| Wed 14 Aug 2013 | Ghost Walk |
| Wed 14 Aug 2013 | Wildlife Explorers |
| Sun 18 Aug 2013 | Great Yarmouth Brass |
| Wed 21 Aug 2013 | Wildlife Explorers |
| Sun 25 Aug 2013 | Sutton Jazz Quartet |
| Wed 28 Aug 2013 | Children's Day |
| Sat 31 Aug 2013 | Fairhaven Dog Day |
| Sat 12 Oct 2013 | Fungi Foray |
| Sat 19 Oct 2013 | Fungi Photography |
| Sat 26 Oct 2013 - Sun 3 Nov 2013 | Grow Your Own Oak Tree Week |
| Tue 29 Oct 2013 | Bird Day |
| Thu 31 Oct 2013 | Halloween |
| Sun 17 Nov 2013 | Autumn Tour |
| Sun 15 Dec 2013 | Father Christmas and his Reindeer |
| Thu 26 Dec 2013 | Boxing Day Walk |
Self-assessed accessibility details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is gravel
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Has a ramp
Entrance
- Ramp to entrance
- Handrail by ramp
- Entrance is well lit
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
- Visitor information available in audio format
- Hearing loop installed in public areas
Food
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
General
- Hearing loop system
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Wheelchairs provided
- Free
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
Notes
Full access by wheelchair to all facilities, including gardens. Mobility scooters advised, hire available please ask for more details. Hearing loop-in facilities and some Braille information points in garden.
