King's Lynn Attractions

 
King's Lynn is a typical English town on the east bank of the Ouse, 2.5mi/4km from its outflow into the Wash. It was once the fourth largest town in England and a member of the Hanseatic League. This period of prosperity is still recalled by a 15th century Hanseatic warehouse. The original name of the town was Lynn: the prefix "King's" was added when Henry VIII granted it the right to hold an additional market. Hence there are two market places in the town, the Tuesday Market and the Saturday Market, around which the older houses are clustered.

King's Lynn holds two music festivals each summer as well as literature and poetry festivals. There is a large urban park in King's Lynn known as the Walks, currently undergoing restoration.

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The Guildhall of the Holy Trinity, with a checkered pattern facade, was built in 1421 and is said to house the crown jewels and other important items of King John.

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Sandringham House, a residence of the queen, offers tours when the royal family is elsewhere. The neo-Elizabethan house is surrounded by gardens which are particularly attractive in the spring.

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Read More Wisbech, England

(Near King's Lynn)
Wisbech is set amid orchards, which are particularly attractive in spring, drawing large numbers of sightseers.

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Read More Long Sutton, England

(Near King's Lynn)

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Old industrial buildings at Kings Lynn.King's Lynn
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