Caldecott Latest
12 April 2012 by Redwings Press Office
Happy Birthday Muffin!
Our Caldecott Visitor Centre is now open for the Summer season!
Entry is free of charge and this year you can meet our brand new adoption horse Victoria as well as all your usual favourites, such as handsome heavy horse Prince and the gorgeous Esther the donkey! The centre is open every day from 10am to 5pm and there is a café and gift shop on site as well as a children's play area and, of course, lots and lots of horses and ponies for you to meet!
This coming Sunday April 15th is extra special too as we will be celebrating the birthday of our beloved adoption mule, Muffin! Muffin will be having a special birthday parade at 1pm complete with muley-friendly birthday cake, but there will be fun and games all day, and everyone is welcome! Please come along and help us make Muffin's day extra special!
Don't forget, if you have any questions about visiting us, please give us a call on 0870 040 0033 or email info@redwings.co.uk - we hope to see you soon!
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!
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 to our centres! Please click here to find out more about making a group booking to Caldecott Visitor Centre. We also offer school visits and educational talks at this centre. To find out more please visit the Education pages of this site or drop us an email, thank you! |
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 every day 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.
