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King's Lynn, Norfolk

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One of the largest towns in Norfolk, Kings Lynn has one of the most historic town centres in the county. Here you will find medieval, Tudor, Georgian, and Victorian buildings jostling side by side, with narrow, winding alleys winding between them. One of the earliest such buildings is the Guildhall, built in 1421. Kings Lynn was a walled town, and sections of the medieval walls survive, with the old South Gate the best surviving of four original town gates. The historic market square is ringed with old buildings, but the most recognisable, iconic building in Lynn is the Old Customs House, which dates to 1683. St Margarets, on the Saturday Market Place, is a fascinating medieval church, dating to 1101. Inside are beautifully carved 14th and 15th century screens, and a set of medieval misericords, including a carving of a pagan Green Man.

Kings Lynn was once the 3rd busiest port in the UK, a centre of activity for the Hanseatic League. Two warehouses used by the league between the 15th and 17th centuries still stand; the only Hanseatic League buildings still in existence in England. Five miles away is Castle Rising castle, one of the finest medieval castles in the county, while only a few miles further on is Sandringham, one of the favourite residences of the royal family.
King's Lynn, Norfolk, England

About King's Lynn
Attraction Type: Town
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Nearest Attractions St George's Guildhall - 0.6 miles (Historic Property) Castle Rising Castle - 4.8 miles (Castle) Sandringham - 7.7 miles (Historic House) Walsoken Church - 10 miles (Church) Wisbech Church - 11 miles (Church) Wisbech and Fenland Museum - 11 miles (Museum) Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum - 11.2 miles (Museum) Peckover House - 11.2 miles (Historic House)

Nearest Towns and Villages Terrington St Clement - 3.5 miles away Castle Rising - 5.4 miles away Snettisham - 9.4 miles away Downham Market - 10.4 miles away Wisbech - 11 miles away Long Sutton - 11.3 miles away Harpley - 12.3 miles away Castle Acre - 13 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Rustic Lodge - 7.1 miles from King's Lynn Pentney, Norfolk Sleeps: 10 Stay from: £489

Beach House - 11 miles from King's Lynn Heacham, Norfolk Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £450

Tawny Cottage - 11.9 miles from King's Lynn Heacham, Norfolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £270

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Nearest Hotels

The Globe - 0.6 miles from King's Lynn Kings Lynn, Norfolk Stay from: £49.00

Hotel Elizabeth Dukes Head - 0.6 miles from King's Lynn Kings Lynn, Norfolk Stay from: £49.95

Stuart House Hotel (Ltd) - 1 miles from King's Lynn Kings Lynn, Norfolk Stay from: £69.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Spread Eagle Inn - 10.8 miles from King's Lynn Kings Lynn, Norfolk

Spread Eagle Inn - 12.4 miles from King's Lynn Barton Bendish, Norfolk From: £50.00

The Bedingfeld Arms - 14 miles from King's Lynn Kings Lynn, Norfolk From: £35.00

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King's Lynn
Tourist Information Centre
The Custom House
Purfleet Quay
King's Lynn
Norfolk
England
PE30 1HP
Tel: 01553 763044
Fax: 01553 819441
Email: kings-lynn.tic@west-norfolk.gov.uk
Web: http://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/
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