Things to do in King's Lynn and Norfolk
The varied history of King's Lynn can be seen throughout the area with the winding streets and alleys of the old town of King's Lynn still intact. More modern developments in King's Lynn include the pedestrianised shopping area and specialist shops.The town also has its bustling markets held by named day on Tuesday and Saturday.
An area of outstanding natural beauty, the West Norfolk coastline is an excellent area to explore by foot or by bicycle. Hunstanton, Brancaster and Holkham, in particular, have lovely beaches and boat trips are available from several points along the coast.
Here are some places of interest within a short drive of King's Lynn:
- Town House Museum - 2.5 miles
- The Green Quay - 2.2 miles
- Oxburgh Hall - 17 miles
- Castle Rising - 5.8 miles
- Butterfly Wildlife Park - 14.5 miles
- Extreme Adventure - 16.7 miles
- Hunstanton Sealife Sanctuary - 16 miles
- Sandringham - 16.5 miles
Houses to Visit / Museums
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CASTLE RISING, King's Lynn
www.castlerising.co.uk/main.html |
Date: Throughout the year with reduced days of the week from November - March
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01553 631330 |
NORFOLK MUSEUMS & ARCHAEOLOGY SERVICE
www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/index.htm |
Date: Events throughout the year at 11 Museums and study centres around the Norfolk area
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01603 493625 |
OXBURGH HALL, King's Lynn
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-oxburghhall |
Date: 25 February - 4 November 2012, closed on some days and up until 7 March admission by timed tours only on weekdays. Garden, shop and tea-room open throughout the year on some dates.
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 0844 800 1895 |
SANDRINGHAM
www.sandringhamestate.co.uk |
Date: 23 April - 30 October, some dates closed
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01485 545408 |
Outdoor Attractions
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HUNSTANTON SEA LIFE SANCTUARY
www.sealsanctuary.co.uk |
Date: Throughout the year except Christmas Day
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 0871 423 2110 |
BUTTERFLY and WILDLIFE PARK, Long Sutton
www.butterflyandwildlifepark.co.uk |
Date: 19 February - 30 October
Entrance: Entrance charges apply
Tel: 01406 363833 |
Special Events