Thoresby College

Thoresby College was built just after 1500 by Thomas Thoresby, wealthy merchant and former mayor. Originally called ‘Trinity College’, it housed a community of 13 or so chantry priests appointed by the town’s Trinity Guild. In 1547 it was sold into private hands. Despite many uses over the ensuing centuries, the footprint of the medieval building remains unchanged with many original features surviving, including the fine roof of the Great Hall and the grand oak door with Thoresby’s name carved into it. The building was saved and restored by the King’s Lynn Preservation Trust 1963–8.

Note the line of the medieval quay is now very landlocked.

Sale of historic books and maps of King’s Lynn

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:

10.00 - 16.00

Location & directions

Queen Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1HX

Contact on day:

Kim Leonard

Telephone number:

+447985673935

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

No wheelchair access.

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