Hanse House

Behind the 18th-century street façade is a building of great interest, the Hanseatic Warehouse (late 15th-century) running down to the river. There is a quadrangle formed by two parallel warehouse ranges closed by a shorter range. The Hanseatic League owned these buildings which were demanded as part of the Treaty of Utrecht in 1474. The only extant Hanseatic building in England.

Did you know King’s Lynn is a member of the New Hanseatic League of 194 European cities? Visit www.hanse.org for more information.
In the Gallery - Exhibition To mark this year’s theme of Routes – Networks – Connections the King’s Lynn–Hunstanton Railway Campaign will be presenting an exhibition illustrating some of the lost railways of West Norfolk, The exhibition will also promote ideas for reopening some of these connections in future.

12 pm & 2 pm - The Breakaways (ukulele band) - Promoting the playing of the ukulele as an enjoyable and social activity. Hits from the 1950s and 60s.

1 pm - the u3a Shanty Singers - The King’s Lynn u3a Shanty Singers started singing together in April 2023. We sing a broad range of shanties and songs of the sea and enjoy sharing their origins.

In the Ceremonial Room - 11 am Talk by Dr Paul Richards: ‘Pilgrimage in Medieval England & Europe’

Rathskeller - Open from 10 am – serving food and drink

Cobbles tea room - Open from 10.30 am – teas, coffees, delicious home-made scones and cakes

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:

1000 - 1600

Location & directions

8 South Quay, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5GN

Contact on day:

Kim Leonard

Telephone number:

+447985673935

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

There is wheelchair access to the ground floor and gardens.

Additional information

Beer garden, bar and restaurant. King’s Lynn is a member of the New Hanseatic League of 188 European cities. Visit www.hanse.org for more information. Look out for more details of this and other events in the local King’s Lynn HODs brochure, available from the Tourist Information Office, Borough Council offices and attractions; from the King's Lynn Civic Society website and from volunteers on the day.

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