Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Kings Lynn Library
The Custom House, Purfleet Quay, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1HP, Tel: 01553 763044, Email, (0.3 miles, 0.6kms)
The distinctive Custom House is the historic venue that houses the King's Lynn Tourist Information Centre.
Information Centre
Sandringham, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE35 6EN, Tel: 01485 545408, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)
The country retreat of H.M. The Queen. A fascinating house, an intriguing museum and the best of the Royal gardens. Restaurant and shops.
Historic House
Group Visits
Educational Visits
Historical Event
Group Eating Out
29 King Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1HA, Tel: 01553 765565, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms)
A lively and accessible arts hub that engages people, with a vision to reinvigorate the historic heart of culture in King's Lynn as a beacon for social regeneration. A visit to the King's Lynn Arts Centre provides inspiration & opportunity!
Theatre
East Winch, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1NR, Tel: 01603 625540, Email, (5 miles, 9kms)
Heathland dominated by heather, with a variety of uncommon plants growing in the damp hollows.
Nature Reserve
43 St James Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5BZ, (0.1 miles, 0.1kms)
A West Norfolk gallery showing contemporary art. Affordable gallery space and artists' studios, with the aim to create an exciting and innovative programme of exhibitions.
Art Gallery
King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 0DF, (7 miles, 12kms)
An undulating site on the edge of the fens with two healthy woodland walks.
The Rectory, Church Road, Walpole St Peter, Norfolk, PE14 7NS, Tel: 01945 780206, (8 miles, 12kms)
A masterpiece of 14thC architecture. Famous annual flower festival.
Church
Chalk Road, Walpole St Peter, Norfolk, PE14 7PH, Tel: 07718 745935, (7 miles, 12kms)
Dominated by water and rocks, with sub-tropical atmosphere, 0.75 acres. Eucalyptus, rockeries and palms. Koi carp, black swans, ducks and peacocks.
Garden
27-29 King Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1HA, Tel: 01553 765565, (0.4 miles, 0.7kms)
A medieval guildhall which hosts a regular programme or local events and concerts.
St James Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5EZ, Tel: 01553 763044, Email, (0.0 miles, 0.0kms)
Greyfriars Tower is the last significant remaining part of a friary established in the 1230's by a group of Franciscan Friars (followers of St Francis of Assisi).
Historic Site
Hardwick Industrial Estate, 8-12 Paxman Road, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 4NE, Tel: 01553 765111, Email, (0.8 miles, 1kms)
Free glass making demonstrations, marvel at this master craft, enjoy refreshments in our coffee shop or browse our gift shop.
Craft Centre
Saturday Market Place, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5DQ, Tel: 01553 774297, Email, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms)
Let your imagination run riot as your personal stereo guide takes you through King's Lynn's 1930s police station and into the old cells beyond, where smugglers caught by the revenue men of the Custom House would be thrown.
Museum
Saturday Market Place, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5DQ, Tel: 01553 774297, Email, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms)
Eau Brink Road, Tilney All Saints, Norfolk, PE34 4SQ, Tel: 01553 617635, (3 miles, 5kms)
Half acre of greenhouses housing owners collection of approximately 1000 mature cacti and succulents grown by the owner from seed over the last 40 years.
North Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1QW, Tel: 01553 770479, Email, (0.6 miles, 0.9kms)
Two galleries display a film show and hold exhibitions. The new museum extensions show the last surviving smokehouse in King's Lynn. The cottages and smokehouse are grade II listed.
King's Lynn Tourist Information Centre, Custom House, Purfleet Quay, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1HP, Tel: 01553 763044, Email, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms)
Visit King's Lynn's most famous landmark, The Custom House and discover the town's colourful maritime history. Occasional special exhibitions.
Castle Rising, Norfolk, PE31 6AH, Tel: 01553 631330, Email, (4 miles, 7kms)
Castle Rising Castle is a fine example of a Norman castle. The rectangular keep, one of the largest, was built around 1140 by William D'Albini.
Castle
Grimston, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 1AJ, Tel: 01603 625540, Email, (6 miles, 9kms)
Formerly a commercial conifer plantation, this heathland and mire is benefiting from an ongoing restoration programme.
