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Port and market town in Norfolk, England
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King's Lynn is the third largest town in Norfolk in England with a population of 42,800. It is a town with great history, having being founded in medieval times, and is situated towards the west of the county on the Great Ouse river and near the Wash estuary. Though it may not be the great trading port today that it was in years gone by, Lynn's marine links are still a defining feature of the town.
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15th century tower that is the only remaining section of a medieval Franciscan Priory. The tower which leans to one side is in a park, the Tower Gardens laid out in 1911. Only the exterior can be seen.
Local history museum, including Seahenge, a wooden structure from 2049 BC.
Built in the 15th century.
The King's house in Norfolk, owned by the royal family (not the nation) since 1862. The ground floor of the house, a museum, the church and the grounds are open - allow four hours to see it all.
Watatunga Wildlife Reserve is a private wildlife reserve in West Norfolk offering guided safari-style tours through rewilded grasslands, lakes, and woodland habitats. Home to a range of rare and endangered species—including antelope, deer, and waterfowl.
Concerts, late July to early August
Music & performance venue
Italian Restaurant
Restaurant, take-away or delivery. Wi-Fi.
Chinese and Cantonese Restaurant
Restaurant or take-away. À-la-carte or "all you can eat".
Pub & Restaurant
Free Wi-Fi.
Live music F & Sa night.
Pub & Restaurant
If you would prefer a slightly more upmarket hotel, is well worth a look. Stunning outside architecture, and situated on the Tuesday Marketplace, this is one of the best places to stay. Free Wi-Fi.
Upscale hotel and spa in Georgian manor near the King's temporary residence at Sandringham, in extensive parkland. Great comfort, service and dining.
Free Wi-Fi. Secure bike storage.
Walkers and cyclists welcome. Secure storage for bicycles. Free Wi-Fi.
Georgian bank converted into upscale small hotel. Smart decor, great dining.
Clean friendly site with good facilities, open all year.
Superstore/supermarket
Petrol station (different hours), cafe (different hours), pharmacy (different hours). ATMs.
Supermarket
Supermarket
Petrol station (different hours), cafe (different hours). ATMs
By road
King's Lynn is at the end of the A10 from London and Cambridge, the A17 from Newark and is on the A47 between Birmingham and Great Yarmouth.
By bus
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By boat
King's Lynn town centre can be accessed from West Lynn on a small passenger ferry. Although King's Lynn has an active port, there are no regular long-distance passenger ferries.
By bicycle
On foot
The town centre is best explored on foot. Local buses serve the suburbs and nearby towns.
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