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To help you plan your stay we have incuded links to a few of the attractions in the area. Transport History / Heritage Take a step back in time and explore more of West Norfolk's fascinating history. As well as the maritime legacy of King's Lynn - Captain George Vancouver, whose voyages took him to Canada, was born here in 1757 – there's plenty more history to discover in the beautiful West Norfolk countryside.
Royal Sandringham House And Grounds H.M. The Queens Country Residence 15th-century moated manor house National Trust property Holkham Hall Home to the Earl of Leicester. Castle Rising Castle, A Norman keep dating from 1140. The last remaining fishermen's yard in King's Lynn's fishing quarter, the North End - fully restored, with a museum, gift shop and tea room. The Town House museum 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. Nature The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust Titchwell The dramatic wetlands at Welney, on the Ouse Washes, are home to some of the most spectacular winter gatherings of wild swans. The Green Quay is a discovery centre dedicated to The Wash and its wildlife. At Banham Zoo we provide visitors with an opportunity to appreciate and gain a greater awareness of the diversity and the beauty of the world's living wildlife heritage. Food and Drink The India Gate excellant indian restaurant. A web site dedicated to local pubs and restaurants. Entertainment / Leisure Lynnsport and Leisure Park is situated in 72 acres of parkland, and is one of the largest sports and leisure facilities in the country offering a host of activities. Situated just a few minutes to the North of the historic market town of King's Lynn at Castle Rising is one of East Anglia's premier golf clubs. To King's Lynn Football Club. Now in its tenth year on the web, this site covers the fortunes of The "Linnets" past and present, but it is a whole lot more! King's Lynn Speedway at the Norfolk Arena Local venue for various forms of motor sport Refurbished in 1996, King's Lynn Corn Exchange is a concert hall hosting a programme of live entertainment that offers patrons music concerts, comedy, ballet, opera, children's shows and much more. The Arts Centre is an intimate venue hosting a wide ranging programme of comedy, drama, music, dance, cinema and visual arts. Housed in the 15th century Guildhall of St George, one of England's oldest surviving Guildhalls, the Centre brings this historic building to life with its varied range of presentations in the main auditorium. The complex also houses four elegant art galleries, hosting a year round programme of exhibitions, regular art, craft and education workshops. An independent driving school based in King's Lynn, offering high quality training for both 'L' drivers and instructors, away from the stress of the city. Also offers residential intensive Driving Courses. Caley Mill, the headquarters of Norfolk Lavender Ltd, was originally a water mill for grinding corn. Built in the local carrstone in the 19th century, and now set in its garden of lavender, roses and herbs, it has become a distinctive Norfolk landmark. In the grounds, we also have a National Collection of Lavenders. Each variety or species has its own bed. There are over 100 different lavenders to see and smell. |
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