West Norfolk Holiday Guide - Visit West Norfolk
West Norfolk Holiday Guide - Visit West Norfolk West Norfolk Holiday Guide - Visit West Norfolk
6 HERITAGE 1 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 King’s Lynn Minster 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. A highlight of any visit to West Norfolk is of course Sandringham House, the Royal Family’s country retreat. Not
2 3 4 far away is Houghton Hall, a splendid Palladian mansion with award-winning 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. Indeed throughout West Norfolk many fine churches are well worth a visit, including the church at Burnham Thorpe where the Reverend Edmund Nelson, father of Admiral Lord Nelson, was rector. To the south the ancient Saxon town of Downham Market, popularly known as ‘The Gingerbread Town’ because of the buildings made from the distinctive local carrstone, is the ideal base from which to discover the fascinating heritage of the Fens. www.visitwestnorfolk.com 7 1 Beautiful Sandringham House 2 Discover King’s Lynn 3 Tracing history – Castle Rising Castle 4 Historic King’s Lynn and King’s Lynn Minster 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. • Visit Bircham Windmill or Denver Windmill and sample some delicious baking. • Pick up a copy of Discover King’s Lynn to explore a host of heritage attractions and stunning buildings. • Take a trip to the impressive 12th century Castle Rising Castle just north of King’s Lynn. • Explore King’s Lynn on the self guided Pilgrimage Trail.
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far away is Houghton Hall, a splendid Palladian mansion with<br />
award-winning gardens and parkland. The stunning village of<br />
Castle Acre is truly rich in history with the impressive priory,<br />
castle, earthworks and Bailey Gate making this a great place<br />
to visit. Indeed throughout <strong>West</strong> <strong>Norfolk</strong> many fine churches<br />
are well worth a visit, including the church at Burnham<br />
Thorpe where the Reverend Edmund Nelson, father of<br />
Admiral Lord Nelson, was rector.<br />
To the south the ancient Saxon town of Downham Market,<br />
popularly known as ‘The Gingerbread Town’ because of the<br />
buildings made from the distinctive local carrstone, is the<br />
ideal base from which to discover the fascinating heritage of<br />
the Fens.<br />
www.visitwestnorfolk.com 7<br />
1 Beautiful Sandringham<br />
House<br />
2 Discover King’s Lynn<br />
3 Tracing history – Castle<br />
Rising Castle<br />
4 Historic King’s Lynn and<br />
King’s Lynn Minster<br />
Why not take the opportunity to<br />
• Discover King’s Lynn’s historic streets, buildings and<br />
courtyards on a tour with the King’s Lynn Town <strong>Guide</strong>s.<br />
• <strong>Visit</strong> Bircham Windmill or Denver Windmill and sample<br />
some delicious baking.<br />
• Pick up a copy of Discover King’s Lynn to explore a host<br />
of heritage attractions and stunning buildings.<br />
• Take a trip to the impressive 12th century Castle Rising<br />
Castle just north of King’s Lynn.<br />
• Explore King’s Lynn on the self guided Pilgrimage Trail.
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