Location: King's Lynn
Top Things to do in King's Lynn
What to do and see in King's Lynn, England: The Best Things to do
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. Tilney Sports
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By Ferns94
I would highly recommend Tilney Sports, we went today for our first time and played disc golf and it was such a fun day out we will defiantly be returning to do this again and the foot golf on site too. Great facilities onsite and David was very friendly.
2. Stories of Lynn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Stories of Lynn is a stunning new attraction where local history is brought vividly to life. Discover stories of seafarers, explorers, merchants, mayors, magistrates, and miscreants who have shaped King's Lynn, one of England's most important medieval port towns, over more than 800 years of history. On your visit to Stories of Lynn, you can tour the old gaol cells, try on Mayor's robes, see the magnificent King John Cup, and much more!
Reviewed By geoffreym287 - Leeds, United Kingdom
We spent 90 minutes in this delightful museum. Covid meant we were the only ones in. You get an interesting insight into the history of Lynn. Excellent displays,including the King John cup. Loved the jail and the ducking stool was a favourite!! Incredibly reasonably priced. Great value.
3. Oxburgh Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,146 reviews
Reviewed By Tanyahst - Portsmouth, United Kingdom
We loved it here! A really interesting house & gardens with some lovely short woodlands walk. The cafe was also good - We had a really nice baked potato & later had a coffee & cake. We also spent some time just sitting in the deckchairs provided to just enjoy the view of the fabulous house. This is definitely one of my fave NT properties & highly recommend a visit.
4. Lynn Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 163 reviews
Lynn Museum will be reopening on Tuesday 18th May. Safety measures are in place. Tickets must be booked in advance at: https://norfolk-museums.arttickets.org.uk/lynn-museum Come and enjoy this delightful museum which tells the story of West Norfolk. Meet Horace the taxidermy tiger in reception! Be amazed by the Bronze Age timber circle known as 'Sea Henge' which is the museum's stunning centrepiece. Learn about the people who meticulously crafted the timbers and study the marks left by their bronze axes. Browse around the 'West Norfolk Story'. Marvel at gold coins concealed inside a cow bone since Roman times. Imagine being a pilgrim in the thriving medieval port of King's Lynn or riding on a magnificent Victorian merry-go-round. With thousands of fascinating objects, interactive displays and audio guides, there's plenty to keep the whole family entertained. Family friendly events and museum trails throughout the year. Changing temporary exhibition programme, see website for details.
Reviewed By Joeonthebus - Norwich, United Kingdom
Very interesting place to learn about local history of the Kings Lynn and West Norfolk area. I often work in Lynn as a coach driver and have hours to kill during the day. Lynn museum has free entry and was a great way to spend an hour or so,
5. True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum
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4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By Bunhunter
We spent a couple of hours wandering around the displays in the excellent small museum that gives a flavour of not only of the town of Lynn but also the busy thriving fishing and trading port in the days of the past. Do ask directions to the North End as it's well worth a visit and we recommend this hidden gem.
6. Snettisham Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 459 reviews
Reviewed By Oliverbeck06
I have a disabled son who loves sheep and feeding the lambs... then the deer A fabulous full day here and a picnic lunch before the safari and deer feeding One of his very favourite places to go
7. Gooderstone Water Gardens & Nature Trails
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4.5 based on 373 reviews
Reviewed By 459utel - London, United Kingdom
What a great find. Beautiful Gardens, many different species of flowers, plants, bamboo and wildlife. An oasis to wander through. the coffee shop was open for takeaway because of Covid with enough choice for us. There are plenty of benches to sit and eat. Due to the virus the way is one way and easy to follow. There are so many lovely bridges over water. On the hideaway you could sit and wait to see a Kingfisher. ( we didn't though). I loved all colours of the plants , flowers and grasses. A must for nature lovers. A peaceful retreat in this busy world listening to the water and enjoying nature. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
8. 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).
9. The Walks
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By MCgbell
Historic, beautiful park even in the rain. Ducks, bridges and Brooks. Clean and free parking. There's a cafe in the park but you can only sit outside
10. Castle Rising
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 585 reviews
Reviewed By ChrisF52_11 - Cambridge, United Kingdom
Live within 50 miles but had never visited before, spur of the moment on a cloudy day and we were not expecting too much. We were very pleasantly surprised: plenty of room in car park, everywhere very clean and tidy (spotless toilets), very pleasant ladies in the ticket office, and a lovely couple of hours wandering round (with dog on lead). We had one of the audio guides which provided interesting information. Definitely not the place to go in a wheelchair, and beware steps to enter the Castle and access each floor. We also went to the Unique tea rooms, but difficult to review because the garden was so full of wasps, partly perhaps not helped by the tables not being cleared promptly. Good flapjack though, but we had to retreat indoors to eat it.
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