King's Lynn Tourism

King's Lynn

Brim full of history and with a vibrant town centre, King’s Lynn is the ideal destination to spend a few nights, enjoying the superb mix of history, shopping and entertainment on offer. King’s Lynn was one of England’s most important ports from as early as the 12th Century. Beautiful Saturday Market Place is dominated by the magnificent King’s Lynn Minster. Explore ancient streets and cobbled lanes which stretch down to the river and past fine historic buildings.

King’s Lynn offers a fine programme of cultural and entertainment events and facilities including the impressive live entertainment venue of the Alive Corn Exchange, performances and special events at the King’s Lynn Arts Centre and the Majestic Cinema. The renowned King’s Lynn Festival and popular free festival ‘Festival Too’ are just some of the great events in this festival town. King’s Lynn’s popular town centre offers an extensive pedestrianised shopping area with ample parking close by. The Vancouver Quarter offers a modern shopping experience that sits well next to the traditional shopping areas of the town and are complemented by the markets which often take place on the historic Tuesday Market Place.

Highlights

Kings Lynn Hanse House ©King’s Lynn & West Norfolk Borough Council

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The Hanse House

The only surviving Hanseatic business headquarters or steelyard in England. The licence to build on this site was granted circa 1474 and the original building is likely to have consisted of 2 hanseatic warehouses constructed circa 1480 with a street range where the Georgian house now stands.

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The King's Lynn Minster

The Minster is situated in the historic surroundings of the Saturday Market Place in King’s Lynn. Founded by the first Bishop of Norwich, Herbert de Losinga, in 1101 and, since that time, the Minster has offered a welcome to pilgrims and visitors from around the world for over 900 years.

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The Custom House

An elegant classical building designed by Henry Bell. Built in 1683 and opened as a merchants exchange in 1685.

Contact

King’s Lynn Tourist Information Centre
Saturday Market Place
King’s Lynn
Norfolk PE30 5DQ
Telephone.: 01553 774297
E-Mail: kings-lynn.tic@alivewestnorfolk.co.uk

Travel options

Govia Thameslink Railway operates services from London King’s Cross to King’s Lynn – hourly to King’s Lynn (half hourly at peak times) with average journey time 1 hr 40 mins. National Express coach services run to King’s Lynn from London Victoria via Peterborough. By car, King's Lynn is easily accessed via the M11, A10 or A1 from the south and via the A47 and A17 from the Midlands and the North.