Sightseeing
One of King's Lynn's most treasured historic buildings is the iconic 17th-century Custom House, overlooking the site of the town's medieval harbour. The Custom House was built by Sir John Turner in 1683 and designed by architect Henry Bell. It opened in 1685 as a merchant's exchange and as a place to regulate trade through the port.
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Customs House
1 King StOne of King's Lynn's most treasured historic buildings is the iconic 17th-century Custom House, overlooking the site of the town's medieval harbour. The Custom House was built by Sir John Turner in 1683 and designed by architect Henry Bell. It opened in 1685 as a merchant's exchange and as a place to regulate trade through the port.
True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum is a social history museum in King's Lynn, Norfolk. It is an independent museum run almost entirely by volunteers and depicts the story of the old North End fishing quarter of King's Lynn. Support was received from the late Bernard Matthews
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True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum
North StreetTrue’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum is a social history museum in King's Lynn, Norfolk. It is an independent museum run almost entirely by volunteers and depicts the story of the old North End fishing quarter of King's Lynn. Support was received from the late Bernard Matthews
SANDRINGHAM IS THE MUCH-LOVED COUNTRY RETREAT OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN, AND HAS BEEN THE PRIVATE HOME OF FOUR GENERATIONS OF BRITISH MONARCHS SINCE 1862.
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Sandringham Estate
SANDRINGHAM IS THE MUCH-LOVED COUNTRY RETREAT OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN, AND HAS BEEN THE PRIVATE HOME OF FOUR GENERATIONS OF BRITISH MONARCHS SINCE 1862.
Margaret's Church, King's Lynn, entitled King's Lynn Minster since 2011, is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in King's Lynn. The building dates from the 12th to 15th centuries, with major restoration of the nave in the 18th century.
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Kings Lynn Minster
Saturday Market PlaceMargaret's Church, King's Lynn, entitled King's Lynn Minster since 2011, is a Grade I listed parish church in the Church of England in King's Lynn. The building dates from the 12th to 15th centuries, with major restoration of the nave in the 18th century.
The Ferry
There is a ferry service across the River Ouse between King's Lynn and West Lynn operating during the day.
It embarks from the ferry steps - down Ferry Lane off King Street, a couple of doors along from King's Lynn Arts Centre.
Crossing over the River Ouse to West Lynn allows a walk along the boardwalk erected as part of the North Sea Haven Millennium improvements to the waterfront area.
Panoramic views of the waterfront, stretching from Boal Quay and the Nar Loop, stretch downstream along the South and Purfleet quays, past the Customs House, towards Fisher Fleet and the Lynn Docks.
Ferry to King's Lynn
Ferry SquareThe Ferry
There is a ferry service across the River Ouse between King's Lynn and West Lynn operating during the day.
It embarks from the ferry steps - down Ferry Lane off King Street, a couple of doors along from King's Lynn Arts Centre.
Crossing over the River Ouse to West Lynn allows a walk along the boardwalk erected as part of the North Sea Haven Millennium improvements to the waterfront area.
Panoramic views of the waterfront, stretching from Boal Quay and the Nar Loop, stretch downstream along the South and Purfleet quays, past the Customs House, towards Fisher Fleet and the Lynn Docks.
GroundWork Gallery is dedicated to the environment. In every sense we are local and global. Firstly, we show contemporary art of global quality . Secondly, we aim to connect contemporary art with global concerns in King’s Lynn. This town, in Norfolk, Eastern England, is a place we really care about. Here, we aim to connect a wider art world with the immediate locality. Thirdly, we are also keen to show new work by emerging talents, often by artists who are local. And fourthly, we aim overall to bring a new understanding about the environment globally. Over time, you can expect to see all forms of visual arts: from painting to film, to photography and sculpture, but also, to engage with new environmental and ecological themes.
Veronica would love to see you!
GroundWork
17 Purfleet StGroundWork Gallery is dedicated to the environment. In every sense we are local and global. Firstly, we show contemporary art of global quality . Secondly, we aim to connect contemporary art with global concerns in King’s Lynn. This town, in Norfolk, Eastern England, is a place we really care about. Here, we aim to connect a wider art world with the immediate locality. Thirdly, we are also keen to show new work by emerging talents, often by artists who are local. And fourthly, we aim overall to bring a new understanding about the environment globally. Over time, you can expect to see all forms of visual arts: from painting to film, to photography and sculpture, but also, to engage with new environmental and ecological themes.
Veronica would love to see you!