opportunity - Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk

8 HERITAGE
A journey of
discovery
Brim full of history, West Norfolk
is a treasure trove of houses,
windmills, castles and heritage
sites to discover. King’s Lynn is a
real jewel of a town, steeped in
maritime and trading history.
The fascinating history of King’s Lynn dates back to the 12th
century when it was one of England’s most important ports.
This heritage is reflected in an amazing array of historic
buildings and at two magnificent market places: Saturday
Market Place where St Margaret’s Church is surrounded by
splendid buildings and Tuesday Market Place, quite possibly
one of England’s grandest squares. The town’s Hanseatic
history and trading links with Europe can be explored on the
self guided Hanse trail. A great place to start your visit is the
iconic Custom House, home of the Tourist Information Centre
and maritime display. Ask for a copy of Discover King’s Lynn.
Not far from the renowned Sandringham House, is
Houghton Hall, a splendid Palladian mansion with awardwinning
gardens and parkland. The stunning village of Castle
Acre is truly rich in history with the impressive priory, castle,
earthworks and Bailey Gate making this a great place to visit.
At Castle Rising, just north of King’s Lynn the impressive
12th century castle is truly worth visiting, whilst to the south
the ancient Saxon town of Downham Market is the ideal base
from which to discover the fascinating heritage of the Fens.
Why not take the opportunity to
Discover King’s Lynn’s historic streets, buildings and
courtyards on a tour with the King’s Lynn Town Guides.
Explore King’s Lynn on the self guided Pilgrimage Trail.
Visit Bircham Windmill or Denver Windmill and sample
some delicious baking.
Visit the church of Burnham Thorpe, where the father
of Admiral Lord Nelson was rector.
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1 King Street in the heart of
King’s Lynn
2 Denver Windmill
3 Looking towards Castle
Acre Priory
4 Historic gardens at
Houghton Hall
5 Join a tour to discover
historic King’s Lynn
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