| Last updated 18-Jul-06 13:56:04 | Norfolk Shire Horse Centre & Countryside Collection | West Runton,
Cromer,
Norfolk | | 01263 837339 | | Suffolk and Shire horses on display. Working demonstrations twice daily 11.15 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. Large indoor demonstration area for wet weather; tea room and shop; photographic display and films; native ponies; horsedrawn machinery and vehicles. Children's farm. | Open from 4th April to 29th October Sundays to Fridays. Closed Saturdays except Bank Holidays.
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| Northcote Heavy Horse Centre | Great Steeping,
Nr. Spilsby,
Lincs. | | 01754 830286 | | A unique horse sanctuary and visitor centre with a "quiet presence of dignity" Run by volunteers and supported by public donations the centre was started in 1989by Keith Saunders and his wife Ruth as an extension to their hobby of carriage driving. The centre looks after horses that need special care and most of the 13 horses at the centre today are either handicapped or are retired and in need of extra special attention. Visitors to the centre, which is very rural, take part in a hands-on interactive programme that lasts about two and a half hours. "Visitors are entertained and gently educated by the horses themselves". | | Please telephone for opening times. |
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| Norfolk Rural Life Museum | Beech House,
Gressenhall,
Dereham,
Norfolk,
NR20 4DR | | 01362 860563 | | The farm, which is part of the Museum site, is traditionally run with working Suffolk horses, a herd of Red Poll cattle, Large Black pigs and Norfolk Horn sheep. | | Open daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m from the end of March to the end of October. |
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| Banham Zoo | The Grove,
Banham,
Norfolk
NR16 2HE | | 01953 887771 | | 30 acres of landscaped gardens, exotic array of colourful and rare wildlife. Heavy horse centre. Ride the Roadtrain with live commentary or take a heavy horse dray ride from the Heritage Farm Centre. Refreshments. | | Open daily from 10.00am (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day). Between Norwich and Bury St. Edmunds on he B1113. |
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| Kentwell Hall | Long Melford,
Sudbury,
Suffolk,
CO10 9BA | | 01787 310207 | | Includes Suffolk horses amongst its many attractions. The Tudor house and gardens were saved from neglect in 1970 by Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Phillips. The moated house has beautiful gardens. Adjacent farm with rare breeds, the buildings having been moved and re-erected on the site. House open March until October. Recreations of Tudor life and 1940s life take place on selected weekends. | | Gardens and Farm open Sundays in March. House re-opens 4th April. Recreations of Tudor life and 1940's take place on selected weekends. Please phone for leaflet on opening times. |
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