King’s Lynn Town Hall and Guildhall

A striking group of buildings. This complex comprises the Trinity Guildhall, the 1624 porch and Victorian council chamber. The Guildhall was built in 1423 after a fire had destroyed its predecessor. Behind it is a fine Assembly Room of 1767 with distinguished portraits, fine mirrors and the original chandeliers. The buildings have a handsome chequer-work front of flint and stone.

The Mayor is At Home. Teas and coffees in aid of the Mayor’s Charities.

11.30 am, 1 pm and 2.30 pm Chanter’s Jigge Songs, ayres, jiggs and jollies from around the world and across the centuries, played and sung with ancient, traditional and modern instruments (shawm, crumhorn, hurdy gurdy, rauschpfeife, mandola, recorder, whistle, ukulele, chalumeau, accordion, guitar, saxophone, keyboard, percussion and voice). Folk songs, Tudor dance music, Morris tunes, sea shanties and foot-tapping country dance medleys.

If you would like to know more about the many fascinating instruments that are being played Chanter's Jigge are very happy to talk about them and answer questions.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

King's Lynn Town Hall, Saturday Market Place, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5DQ

Contact on day:

Kim Leonard

Telephone number:

+447985673935

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The is a lift to the first floor

Additional information

Teas and coffees in aid of the Mayor’s Charity.

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