King's Lynn Minster

A stately cruciform church founded in 1101 by bishop Herbert de Losinga and forming part of a Benedictine Priory. Built in limestone with the unusual feature of two western towers 82ft high. The south-west tower is still largely of the 12th, 13th & 14th centuries on the three succeeding floors. At one time it had a spire and the crossing had a central lantern 132 feet high. The spire fell in the great storm of 1741 greatly damaging the nave and aisles. Note the flood marks near the door and the moon clock on the south-west tower. The south chancel houses the two largest memorial brasses in England. Across the churchyard are the remains of the priory, now used as housing.
Throughout the day many church treasures will be on display, including the Beryl Dean Altar Frontals, the four ‘Pelligrini Panels’, statues of the four apostles and various items of church plate. The minster café will also be open.

Bell Tower Tours: Minster Tower Tours include a brief history, chiming and swinging bells of different weights, ringing chamber and tower roof.

Groups are limited to 12 people at a time: timed tickets may be obtained in advance from late morning. No under 11s; 11–16s must be accompanied by an adult. Sensible footwear and face masks must be worn.

Timings & Tours

Sunday 08 September:

1130-1600

Location & directions

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

Contact on day:

Kim Leonard

Telephone number:

+447985673935

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Book on day

Booking conditions:

Tickets may be obtained on the day after 1130 from the Minster Office.

Accessibility details

There is a ramp and the venue can offer good wheelchair access but some areas are not available.

Additional information

Max no of people per tour:

12

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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