Greenland Fishery

The Greenland Fishery dates from 1605, originally the property of a wealthy trader and Mayor of Lynn, John Atkin. He had the house built for his family and it was designed to be a place for lavish entertaining. After three generations of the Atkins, the house has had many uses: a whaling pub, a bakery and a museum. It is still a fine example of 17th-century domestic architecture and a great rarity in King’s Lynn. Highlights of the building are the early 17th-century wall paintings and painted wood panelling.

Visits at Greenland Fishery will be interspersed with short informal concerts of Renaissance and original music inspired by Greenland Fishery and its frescos. Performed by composer Stevie Wishart (hurdy-gurdy and violin) and renaissance flute-player Anne Heemskerk with explanations about our music and musical instruments and future plans for this special building as a small music centre for early and contemporary music linked by the coastal environment of this very special building.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:

1000-1600

Location & directions

Bridge Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5AB

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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