West Norfolk Holiday Guide - Visit West Norfolk
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34 ACCOMMODATION: KING’S LYNN<br />
IN AND AROUND<br />
KING’S LYNN<br />
2011 SILVER GILT AWARD WINNER<br />
LARGE TOWN CATEGORY – ANGLIA IN BLOOM<br />
Full of history and surrounded<br />
by stunning countryside,<br />
King’s Lynn is the ideal<br />
destination to spend a few<br />
nights, enjoying the superb<br />
mix of history, shopping and<br />
entertainment on offer.<br />
From its historic waterfront beside The<br />
River Great Ouse, through cobbled<br />
lanes flanked by medieval merchants’<br />
houses and on to the town's<br />
magnificent market places, the town is<br />
a treat to discover and explore. As an<br />
historic Hanseatic town, King’s Lynn is<br />
proud of its maritime heritage and is an<br />
active member of the modern day<br />
‘Hanse’ association of historic towns<br />
and cities.<br />
With extensive pedestrianised<br />
shopping areas combining the old and<br />
new faces of Lynn, and a wide array of<br />
cafés, restaurants and pubs, the<br />
compact town centre offers a pleasant<br />
mix for enjoyment at your leisure. Add<br />
in the impressive entertainment venues<br />
of the Corn Exchange and nearby Arts<br />
Centre and you have a great destination<br />
for a short break.<br />
As a vibrant festival town (see page<br />
14), why not plan your visit to enjoy one<br />
of King’s Lynn’s regular festivals,<br />
including the renowned King’s Lynn<br />
Festival in July.<br />
MARKETS<br />
King’s Lynn has three weekly markets:<br />
Tuesday and Friday in Tuesday Market<br />
Place; Saturday in Saturday Market Place.<br />
TOURS OF KING’S LYNN<br />
To truly discover the fascinating history<br />
of King’s Lynn, join the King’s Lynn<br />
Town <strong>Guide</strong>s on a historic walking tour.<br />
Afternoon tours available May to<br />
October, evening tours, June and July.<br />
Contact King’s Lynn TIC for details.<br />
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A B C D E F<br />
Map 2<br />
LEISURE<br />
St James’s Swimming & Fitness Centre<br />
Swimming pools, fitness and health<br />
suite facilities. Kings Lynn, PE30 1NN.<br />
Tel: (01553) 764888.<br />
Lynnsport & Leisure Park<br />
72-acre site offering extensive indoor &<br />
outdoor sporting, leisure and fitness<br />
facilities. Kings Lynn, PE30 2NB.<br />
Tel: (01553) 818001.<br />
KING’s LYNN<br />
FURTHER INFORMATION<br />
Tourist Information Centre, The<br />
Custom House, Purfleet Quay, King’s<br />
Lynn PE30 1HP. Tel: (01553) 763044.<br />
kings-lynn.tic@west-norfolk.gov.uk<br />
To help explore King’s Lynn’s<br />
outstanding heritage and historic<br />
buildings, ask for a free copy of<br />
Discover King’s Lynn.
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