Museums · East of England
Toad Hole Cottage
In or near Irstead.
Toad Hole Cottage — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Evelyn Simak — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Wroxham BVR · 6.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Toad Hole Cottage is a museum located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Toad Hole Cottage offers visitors a glimpse into the history of the Norfolk Broads through its preserved wherry yachts. Guests can enjoy sailing experiences on these historic vessels, participate in guided tours, and explore the natural beauty of the surrounding waterways. The site is dedicated to preserving local heritage and providing unique sailing experiences.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Ant Broads and Marshes SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: HOW HILL
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Broadland
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Toad Hole Cottage is a museum located in the East Midlands. It is a preserved example of a traditional rural cottage, showcasing local heritage and domestic life.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.7176, 1.5083
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- North Norfolk
- Parish
- Ludham
- Postcode
- NR29 5PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Norfolk
- Phone
- (01603) 781475
- Nearest railway station
- Wroxham BVR — 6.7 km
- Official site
- www.wherryyachtcharter.org
Sources
- osm: way/159038725 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Toad Hole Cottage?
- Toad Hole Cottage is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NR29 5PG), in the parish of Ludham.
- What is Toad Hole Cottage?
- Toad Hole Cottage — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Toad Hole Cottage?
- The nearest railway station is Wroxham BVR, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR29 5PG.
- Is Toad Hole Cottage a protected site?
- Yes — Toad Hole Cottage is part of the Ant Broads and Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the HOW HILL National Nature Reserve.
- Is Toad Hole Cottage free to visit?
- Yes, Toad Hole Cottage is free to enter.
- How do I get to Toad Hole Cottage?
- The nearest railway station is Wroxham BVR, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR29 5PG.