Kings Lynn & West Norfolk

Properties and events in Kings Lynn & West Norfolk

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Visit to former Hunstanton Lighthouse

The Lighthouse, Lighthouse Close, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 6EL
In person
Pre-booking required

Explore the dungeon and climb up the tower of the former Lighhouse

Greyfriars Arts Space

Greyfriars Art Space, Custom House, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Quirky local art at Greyfriars Arts Space.

Tour Guide Walks: King's Lynn's Historic Town

Town Hall, Saturday Market Place, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5DQ
In person
Book on day

History tales from our streets

St Faith's Church, Gaywood

St. Faith's Church,, Gayton Road,, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

A lovely medieval church.

All Saints' Church

Hillington Square, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Unique anchorhold. The oldest church in King's Lynn.

Ferry Lane Social Club

Ferry Lane, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Fantastic river views and real ale. A wonderful private club open for the day.

True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum

The North End Trust, Trues Yard, St. Anns Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1LT
In person
Pre-booking not required

A Unique Community Museum.

The Walks - Tree Trail

The Walks, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

A spot of tree spotting

The Bank House

Bank House Hotel, Bank House, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore the large wine vault.

Live and Let Live Public House, Windsor Road

Windsor Road, off London Road, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Lovely traditional pub with traditional pub games.

Jewish Cemetery

Lincoln Tavern, 13 Millfleet, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

A quiet and spiritual space.

St John The Evangelist Church

Blackfriars Road, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Church in The Walks.

Custom House

Purfleet Quay, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Architectural masterpiece. King's Lynn Civic Society exhibition and an exhibition of the Greyfriars Art Club.

London Road Methodist Chapel

London Road, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Surprise Victorian interior with music.

Greenland Fishery

Nelson Street, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Have a whale of a time.

Groundworks Art Gallery

17 Purfleet Street, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover Environmental Artistry!

Thoresby College

Queen Street, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

15th century building - look for the line of the old quay.

Hampton Court Secret Garden

Hampton Court, Nelson Street, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Hidden surprise

The Guildhall of St George - Shakespeare performed here

King Street, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Unique historic theatre. See the floorboards that Shakespeare once trod

The Knights of Skirbeck in The Walks

The Walks, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Medieval Knights encampment has been set up in the Walks

Friends Quaker Meeting House

Bridge Street, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Truth, simplicity, equality and peace.

King's Lynn Minster

Saturday Market Place, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5DQ
In person
Book on day

At the heart of our town

Our Lady of the Annunciation Roman Catholic Church

London Road, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Unique Replica Holy House inside.

Lath Mansion, Nelson Street

Nelson Street, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

How the rich lived.

King’s Lynn Town Hall and Guildhall

King's Lynn Town Hall, Saturday Market Place, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Seat of power and an historic setting for music dance and refreshments

The Pilot Office

Common Staithe Square, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Home of the King's Lynn Conservancy Board, who are responsible for the shipping in the river and the Wash approaches.

Clifton House and Tower

Clifton House, 17 Queen Street, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Unique merchant house lovingly restored by its present owners.

Hardwick Cemetery

Hardwick Road, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Every gravestone tells a story.

St Peter's Church, West Lynn

108 St Peter's Road, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

The beautiful church across the river.

Saturday Market Place - performances and market

Saturday Market Place, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

The historic Saturday Market in front of The Minster. There will be Norfolk Heritage Market, highlighting the flavours of Norfolk with food, drink, bees, crafts and traditional songs and dances.

Lynn Museum

Old Market Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1NL
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Free admission, plus a fun family trail.

Red Mount Chapel

The Walks, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

This late 15th-century Red Mount Chapel was a wayside chapel for pilgrims on their way to the shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham.

Hanse House

Saturday Market Place, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Unique historic survival.

King's Lynn Town Band in The Walks

The Walks, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Town Band plays some old favourites.

Children's Naval Charity

King's Staithe Square, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1JE
In person
Pre-booking not required

A great cause.

Marriotts Warehouse

The South Quay, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

A survival from Lynn's Tudor economy and detailed models of Lynn's historic buildings

Majestic Cinema

Tower Street, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Unusual cinema survival.

South Gate

South Gate Roundabout, London Road, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

An historic Gateway.

28-32 King Street

28-32, King Street, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

View this house with its Norman interior. The oldest secular house in King's Lynn.

Stories of Lynn

Town Hall, Saturday Market Place, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

See The King John Cup.

Baden Powell Fishing boat (LN138)

At the pontoons, South Quay, Smithfield Cottage, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

The only survivor of King Lynn's cockling fleet

Tuesday Market Place - World War II Air Raid Shelters

Tuesday Market Place, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1EX
In person
Pre-booking not required

World War II shelters.

Fen Falcons in The Walks

The Walks, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5EP
In person
Pre-booking not required

A fascinating display of birds of prey!

Guided walking tour of the grounds of Hunstanton Hall

St. Marys Rectory, Church Road, Old Hunstanton, Hunstanton, Norfolk, PE36 6JS
In person
Pre-booking required

Meet at St Mary's Church, Old Hunstanton, grade II listed dating from 13th century. Tours will go through the grounds of the Hall across the moat and into the courtyard. Information will be given about the various features on the route.

Guided tour of Drove Orchards Fruit Farm

Thornham Road, Thornham, Norfolk, PE36 6LS
In person
Pre-booking required

Take a guided tour of Drove Orchards Fruit Farm.