Location: King's Lynn
Top Things to do in King's Lynn
The 9 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in King's Lynn, England
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.
Restaurants in King's Lynn
1. Clifton House
2. Brancaster Staithe & Deepdale Village Hall
3. Kings Lynn Minster
Overall Ratings
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).
4. Town Hall and Trinity Guildhall
Overall Ratings
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
6. The King's Lynn Arts Centre
7. Millfleet Burial Ground
8. George Vancouver Statue
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Jannie_X
This statue is often used to depict King's Lynn on brochures and in the news and is well worth a visit for the photographic opportunities it affords. Go to the old customs house/tourist information centre and the statue is between this and the river Ouse. There is an extensive description of Vancouver and his exploits below on the plinth itself - the inscription is rather small and closely written. Many people from Vancouver make a special pilgrimage to view the statue, and although it is rather small, if you take a photo from a low angle with the Custom House behind, you have a very respectable souvenir. Take a few steps to walk to the bench on the elevated position overlooking the river and sit and contemplate the river and amazing views. There is more information about King's Lynn and its history in a sunken "compass rose" next to the bench, and if you return to the Vancouver statue, you will find a good descriptive notice on the wall to the left.
9. Gaywood Clock Tower
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