Model Soldier Museum at Houghton Hall & Gardens
Model Soldier Museum at Houghton Hall & Gardens
Museum
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01485 528569
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www.houghtonhall.com
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Houghton,
King's Lynn,
Norfolk,
PE31 6UE
Also at this Venue
Houghton Hall & Gardens
Group VisitsEvents at this Venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sun 30 Apr - Thu 26 Oct | Earth Sky: Richard Long |
| Thu 25 - Sun 28 May | Houghton International Horse Trials |
| Tue 18 Jul | King's Lynn Race for Life |
Details
The 6th Marquess started collecting model soldiers as a schoolboy in 1928. He went on to serve in the Royal Dragoons during the Second World War and was awarded the Military Cross. His collection is one of the largest personal collections in the world and there are now some 20,000 models on display as well as an interesting array of assorted militaria, including fine military prints and paintings and a selection of vintage helmets and regimental drums.
Garden of the Year Award 2007 by Historic Houses Association. Christies awarded in May 2008. Visit England - Quality Rose Marque. RHS Partner Garden, HHA Member, National Gardens Scheme Member.
Opening details
Gates open at 11am House opens at 12noon. Last admission at 16.00 (one hour before closure)
Prices
See website for details www.houghtonhall.com
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: TF 791287 Lat: 52.82605 Long: 0.65682
By Road: Sat Nav postcode PE31 6TY
Houghton Hall is situated 13 miles East of King's Lynn/10 miles west of Fakenham - just off the A148 at New Houghton. Signed by brown signs off the A148. Follow signs through park gates to car park. A special area is designated for disabled parking near the house.
By Public Transport:
Nearest train station is King's Lynn.
Parking: free
Nearby
Local AccommodationFacilities
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
Postbox
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Accepts groups
Helicopter landing
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Garden of the Year Award 2007 by Historic Houses Association. Christies awarded in May 2008. Visit England - Quality Rose Marque. RHS Partner Garden, HHA Member, National Gardens Scheme Member.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is:
grass and gravel
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Flat (ie without steps)
Designated parking provided for guests with disabilitiesDining
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to restaurant / cafe
- Level access (ie no steps or thresholds), or access by ramp or lift to the toilets
- Level access (ie no steps or thresholds) or access by ramp to a specially adapted toilet for wheelchair users
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- 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
- Additive free
- Organic
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Baby changing facilities
- Restaurant / café well lit and suitable for people with sight impairments
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
- Audible alarm system
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
