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The Gardens at Alby Crafts & Gardens
The Gardens at Alby Crafts & Gardens
Garden, £2.50
In light of COVID-19, please check directly with the venue for details on opening dates and potential new visiting procedures.
Details
The four acres of garden, created by Valerie Alston 40 years ago, has now reached maturity and sits as a fine little gemstone in the wonderful setting of the North Norfolk countryside. Valerie's inspiration to garden comes from the book "The Flower Fairies" and it seems that some have now settled here. Check out the little fairy museum and look for the 6 fairy doors. The garden has an unusual array of cultivars of hydrangeas, viburnums, crocosmia and many others all set in well kept boarders with large relaxing lawns sloping down to the 4 large ponds. The garden is open all the year round and there is always something to see so come have a look. Entry is £2.50 which goes towards the garden up keep.
Opening details
Prices
Entrance Fee £2.50. Children free. Dogs on leads.
Alby Crafts & Gardens
Alby Tea Room
Keverne Dewick
H.C. Dixon Sculptor
The Purple Parrot
Duck & Dart
Studio House
Tim Atkins
07775673727
dalston@itsadsl.net
www.albycrafts.co.uk
Address
Cromer Road,
Erpingham,
Norwich,
Norfolk,
NR11 7QE
Location
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: TG 207324 Lat: 52.84384 Long: 1.27576
By Road:
The centre is on the A140 between Aylsham and Cromer.
By Public Transport:
Alight at Cromer Railway Station, then take the 44/44A or X44 bus service from Cromer Cadogan Rd to Alby Horseshoes P.H, the centre is directly opposite.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 6 miles from Cromer station
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Telephone (public)
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
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
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic 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)
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
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)
- Nut free
- Organic
- 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
