Caldecott Latest
31 August 2010 by Redwings Press Office
News about our residents...
On Sunday 5th September we will be having a party for a very special resident. Cheeky Denise the donkey has her birthday next week and to celebrate we will be holding a birthday party for her at Caldecott on 5th September. Her birthday parade will take place at 1pm but there will be fun and games, all donkey-related of course, going on throughout the day! Entry is free, please do come along and help us make a fuss of this very special girl!
Meanwhile, please note that to ensure all our horsey residents have the best grazing possible, we have recently ploughed and reseeded about half of our fields at Caldecott. While we wait for the new grass to grow, you may notice the absence of a few familiar faces at Caldecott as they have been temporarily moved to live at another site, but don't worry, all the Adoption Club horses and donkeys are still there and will be on site until the end of the season.
Apologies if this means that you will miss any of your other favourites, but this essential work will ensure that all the Caldecott residents have lots of lush green grass to eat next year! And you will still be able to visit all your adoption favourites there, right through until the end of October!
Caldecott Visitor Centre, Norfolk
Ponies by the Sea!
Our Caldecott Visitor Centre near Great Yarmouth in Norfolk has over seventy acres of paddocks and is home to some very special rescued horses, ponies, donkeys and mules.
This Quality Assured Visitor Attraction is open during the Summer season from March to October and has many lovely residents to meet, from handsome heavy horse Prince to the notorious Denise, a very naughty donkey!
What to do
There are tractor rides (weather permitting), walking tours, horse care demos and a children’s play area as well as the chance to rub noses with our residents!
The site also has a café, gift shop, information centre, charity shop, tombola and the Horse Wise Education Centre with horsey facts and interactive displays.
The new, improved café menu includes jacket potatoes, paninis and baguettes, afternoon tea, soups and delicious cakes. We are serving Fair Trade teas and coffees too and every Wednesday we offer all Senior Citizens a 10% discount in our café - please come along and see us soon!
What you think
Some feedback from our visitors … “An excellent visit worth the drive”… “what a wonderful tranquil place for these lovely horses. Keep up the good work”… “full marks all round, even my dog was made welcome”… … “can’t wait to come back. Thank you.”
Getting around
The stable yard and first paddocks are fully accessible to wheelchairs. We also have a wheelchair for loan, there is a fully accessible WC and in our picnic area some of the picnic tables are wheelchair friendly.
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Group Bookings We welcome groups at our Centres. It helps us if you are able to let us know in advance if your group is made up of 20 persons or more, we can then arrange guided tours to help you achieve more from your visit. Email twatson@redwings.co.uk to make a group booking. |
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Birthday Parties Spend your birthday in beautiful surroundings with a special Redwings Birthday Party. |
How to find us
At Caldecott Hall, situated on the A143 between Great Yarmouth and Beccles NR31 9EY (opposite Fritton Lake Countryworld).
Opening times
The centre is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Entry is free!
Facilities
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Disabled Parking
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Disabled Toilets
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Free Parking
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Keep Dogs on Lead
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Gift Shop
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Children's Area
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Refreshments
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Picnic
Visitor Helpline
If you have a question or special requirement please telephone our Visitor Helpline on 0870 040 0033.
