Location: King's Lynn
Top Things to do in King's Lynn
8 Historic Sites in King's Lynn That You Shouldn't Miss
King's Lynn /ˌkɪŋz ˈlɪn/, known until 1537 as Bishop's Lynn, is a seaport and market town in Norfolk, England, about 98 miles (158 km) north of London, 36 miles (58 km) north-east of Peterborough, 44 miles (71 km) north north-east of Cambridge and 44 miles (71 km) west of Norwich. The population of the town is 42,800.
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1. St Nicholas' Chapel
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4.5 based on 74 reviews
From the tip of its 19th-century spire to its Norman foundations, everything about this town centre chapel is dazzling. Light floods from its magnificent windows into the interior. Monuments from the 17th- and 18th-centuries, some with startlingly life-like painted figures, celebrate King's Lynn's seamen, merchants, mayors and shopkeepers and illustrate the town's long history as a busy commercial centre and port. The chapel's carved woodwork is of such quality that some of it is now in the V&A Museum, but in the medieval stalls you can still see an astonishing collection of carved creatures. In the 15th-century wooden roof, carved angels with outstretched wings sing and play musical instruments. One holds a recorder -- the earliest ever portrayal of the instrument in church carving. Come and explore nine centuries of treasures in this extraordinary and beautiful chapel - the largest chapel of ease in England.
2. Kings Lynn Minster
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4.5 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By WelshNZers - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Driving from Boston, Kings Lynn is pretty impressive with St Georges Guild Hall (1410), and then Kings Lynn Minster which was formerly the Priory and Parish Church of St Margaret & is located in Saturday Market Place in the centre of Kings Lynn. On the west face of the south-west tower is the blue Moon or Tide clock, a C20th reproduction of the original clock made by clockmaker and churchwarden Thomas Tue that was destroyed in a storm. Equally impressive is the early 16th Century Trinity Guild Hall and Town Hall with its flint chequerboard facade. There are loads of other fabulous historic buildings around it. We spent a few hours exploring Kings Lynn and were glad we'd done so. This is quite a spectacular place of interest historically and definitely one we can recommend to others. There are a number of carparks in Kings Lynn (just remember where you parked as we got lost trying to find our car at the end of our walking tour and were rescued by one of the Parking Wardens who kindly located our rental).
3. Castle Acre Castle
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4.5 based on 220 reviews
Reviewed By FMaryW - King's Lynn, United Kingdom
Lovely place to visit and spend half a day. Great to take a picnic to eat whilst enjoying the view! Castle Acre is a lovely village with lots to see. I recommend visiting the Priory and stopping for a drink at The Ostrich.
4. Town Hall and Trinity Guildhall
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By philipcK736NH
Arranged through the Tourist Information Centre, Ivor gave us the most interesting and helpful tour that took over 2hrs. Highlights included how the town had changed over the centuries and what a significant part it had played in the development of England throughout the ages. We were gripped all the way through. Highly recommended.
5. Town Hall King's Lynn
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
6. South Gate
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Davidm1961 - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Its an impressive intact 15th century gateway that you can drive through on your way into the town. Well worth a photo stop.
7. St Lawrence Church
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4.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By bluelizard
After visiting the nearby castle it made sense to visit the church. Ornate exterior with a fairly simple interior. Of Norman origin, it was built around the same time as the nearby castle (1150s) and was restored during Victorian times after becoming derelict. We were the only visitors apart from a volunteer tending the graves. Well kept church and grounds, it finished off our visit to this lovely village nicely. I'm always grateful to churches keeping their doors open so we can take a peek into the past. Ample parking close by with on-road parking closer for those less able-bodied.
8. Priory Lane Cottages
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
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