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Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham
Shrine of our Lady of Walsingham
Abbey
In light of COVID-19, please check directly with the venue for details on opening dates and potential new visiting procedures.
Opening details
Open all year
01328 824214
dev@olw-shrine.org.uk
www.walsinghamanglican.org.ukAddress
Common Place,
Walsingham,
Norfolk,
NR22 6BP
Location
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: TF 934368 Lat: 52.89447 Long: 0.87428
By Road:
From Fakenham take restricted route via East Barsham and Houghton St Giles (coaches should follow bus signposted routes (B1105) to Wells). Car park on left at top of High Street in Walsingham.
Parking: with charge
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Facilities for hearing impaired
Facilities for visually impaired
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
is solid
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
is solidPublic 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
- Lift equipped with verbal floor announcements
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Hearing loop installed in public areas
General
- Hearing loop system
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting 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
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
- Automatic door at the main entrance
Food
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Low potassium
- Low sodium
- Nut 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
