Guidebook for King's Lynn
Food Scene
Restaurant, coffee shop and bar overlooking the river. Great for lunch or dinner.
18 locals recommend
Marriott's Warehouse
South QuayRestaurant, coffee shop and bar overlooking the river. Great for lunch or dinner.
Restaurant and bar overlooking the Custom House. Also has an outside enclosed terrace.
14 locals recommend
Bank House Hotel
King's Staithe SquareRestaurant and bar overlooking the Custom House. Also has an outside enclosed terrace.
Old post office now great tea room and garden. Just what you need after your visit to the castle. Breakfast served until 11am. Short drive from our house or 1.5 mile walk through the woods.
23 locals recommend
Castle Rising
Lynn RoadOld post office now great tea room and garden. Just what you need after your visit to the castle. Breakfast served until 11am. Short drive from our house or 1.5 mile walk through the woods.
The Old Bank
10 Lynn RdAmazing food in an informal setting. Essential to book
Pizza Express
8 Cathedral SquareBest Pizzas ever
Norbury's
55 High StGreat coffee, cakes and light lunches
Thaxters Coffee Shop
51 Hunstanton RdGreat value tea room
Rathskeller
South QuaySoul Café and Restaurant
15-19 Tower StPrezzo Italian Restaurant Kings Lynn
22 Tuesday Market PlGoldings Public House & Rooms
11 Saturday Market PlThe Rose & Crown
Pearl River Restaurant
John Kennedy RoadPoco Lounge
43-44 High StNando's King's Lynn
63 High St
The Orange Tree Inn and Restaurant
High Street
Titchwell Manor
Main Road
Briarfields Hotel
The Neptune Inn
85 Old Hunstanton RdCookies Crab Shop
Coast RoadAnchor Inn Morston
The StreetThe White Horse Brancaster Staithe
Main RoadThe Hoste
The GreenThe Victoria Inn
Park RoadWells Crab House Seafood Restaurant
38-40 Freeman StFrench's Fish Shop Ltd
10 The QuayAlbatros at Wells
10 The Quay
Erics
Thornham RoadRetro style fish and chip cafe.
Sandringham Cafe & Restaurant
Sightseeing
Castle Rising
Lynn RoadLovely 12th century castle within walking distance of our house.
Kings Lynn Minster
Saturday Market Place12th century listed parish church in centre of King's Lynn
Restored fisherman's cottage and museum in Northend area of King's Lynn
9 locals recommend
True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum
North StreetRestored fisherman's cottage and museum in Northend area of King's Lynn
Customs House
1 King StIconic building housing the Tourist Information Centre
The Royal Family's country retreat - perhaps the most famous historic house in Norfolk, set in "the finest of the Royal gardens" and with a fascinating museum.
209 locals recommend
Sandringham Estate
The Royal Family's country retreat - perhaps the most famous historic house in Norfolk, set in "the finest of the Royal gardens" and with a fascinating museum.
Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. Award-winning Walled Garden. Contemporary sculptures, Deer Park, Café, Gift Shop, Soldier Museum
105 locals recommend
Houghton Hall & Gardens
Bircham RoadPalladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole. Award-winning Walled Garden. Contemporary sculptures, Deer Park, Café, Gift Shop, Soldier Museum
Steeped in history, Holkham Hall has the perfect location, surrounded by acres of rolling parkland rich in wildlife and the nearby north Norfolk coast with its stunning beach.
261 locals recommend
Holkham Hall
Holkham RoadSteeped in history, Holkham Hall has the perfect location, surrounded by acres of rolling parkland rich in wildlife and the nearby north Norfolk coast with its stunning beach.
Oxburgh has been a family home for over 500 years. Chart the story of one family's struggle for acceptance through war, persecution, and changing royal favour. Its secret doors and priest's hole make this a house of mystery and history.
57 locals recommend
Oxburgh Hall
Oxburgh has been a family home for over 500 years. Chart the story of one family's struggle for acceptance through war, persecution, and changing royal favour. Its secret doors and priest's hole make this a house of mystery and history.
Discover a complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone. With a breath-taking red brick mansion, magnificent gardens and historic parkland
239 locals recommend
Blickling Estate
Discover a complete Norfolk estate with something for everyone. With a breath-taking red brick mansion, magnificent gardens and historic parkland
Bircham Mill is considered one of the best still remaining: it is the only windmill in working order in this area open to the public. Great tearoom as well.
24 locals recommend
Bircham Windmill
Snettisham RoadBircham Mill is considered one of the best still remaining: it is the only windmill in working order in this area open to the public. Great tearoom as well.
Around 100 acres of lavender fields and an oil distillery, plus on-site gift shops and restaurant.
64 locals recommend
Norfolk Lavender
Lynn RoadAround 100 acres of lavender fields and an oil distillery, plus on-site gift shops and restaurant.
Fishing port, seaside attractions and a fabulous sandy beach .
219 locals recommend
Wells-next-the-Sea
Fishing port, seaside attractions and a fabulous sandy beach .
Snettisham Park is a 329 acre Working Farm. A trip to it can involve many exciting adventures from seeing lambs being born, to a spectacular 45 minute deer safari where you can meet a magnificent red deer herd. You can bottle feed lambs, collect fresh farm eggs and ride ponies as well as taking a walk on one of three wonderful trails.
30 locals recommend
Snettisham Park
Snettisham Park is a 329 acre Working Farm. A trip to it can involve many exciting adventures from seeing lambs being born, to a spectacular 45 minute deer safari where you can meet a magnificent red deer herd. You can bottle feed lambs, collect fresh farm eggs and ride ponies as well as taking a walk on one of three wonderful trails.
Norfolk's leading marine rescue centre, the seal hospital is busy all year round caring for sick and injured seal pups until, whenever possible, they are well enough to be returned to the wild.
39 locals recommend
SEA LIFE Hunstanton
Seagate RoadNorfolk's leading marine rescue centre, the seal hospital is busy all year round caring for sick and injured seal pups until, whenever possible, they are well enough to be returned to the wild.
The remains of a Norman manor house which became a castle with earthworks, set by the side of a village. Plus a beautiful historic priory built in 1090.
26 locals recommend
Castle Acre
The remains of a Norman manor house which became a castle with earthworks, set by the side of a village. Plus a beautiful historic priory built in 1090.
This National Nature Reserve at NWT Roydon Common is a mosaic of heathland, valley mire and wooded habitats rich in wildlife, much of it rare.
6 locals recommend
NWT Roydon Common
Lynn RoadThis National Nature Reserve at NWT Roydon Common is a mosaic of heathland, valley mire and wooded habitats rich in wildlife, much of it rare.
Pensthorpe Natural Park is a naturally inspiring family day out, with 700 acres of wildlife, gardens, adventure and indoor play!
20 locals recommend
Pensthorpe Nature Reserve
Pensthorpe Natural Park is a naturally inspiring family day out, with 700 acres of wildlife, gardens, adventure and indoor play!
This is one place to witness two of the UK's great wildlife spectacles. On big tides, as the water covers the mudflats, tens of thousands of wading birds are pushed off their feeding ground and settle on inlands in front of the RSPB hides.
26 locals recommend
RSPB Snettisham
Beach RoadThis is one place to witness two of the UK's great wildlife spectacles. On big tides, as the water covers the mudflats, tens of thousands of wading birds are pushed off their feeding ground and settle on inlands in front of the RSPB hides.
Big skies, a fabulous sandy beach and bird-filled reedbeds, lagoons and marshes are just a few gems tucked away inside Titchwell’s treasure trove of natural delights.
60 locals recommend
RSPB Titchwell Marsh
Main RdBig skies, a fabulous sandy beach and bird-filled reedbeds, lagoons and marshes are just a few gems tucked away inside Titchwell’s treasure trove of natural delights.
Spread your wings at WWT Welney Wetland Centre and spend a day exploring the wetlands in the heart of the Fens. Your wild adventure is enhanced by the comforts found in the visitor centre.
14 locals recommend
WWT Welney
Spread your wings at WWT Welney Wetland Centre and spend a day exploring the wetlands in the heart of the Fens. Your wild adventure is enhanced by the comforts found in the visitor centre.
Temple Seal Trips at Blakeney Point
Quay LaneDersingham Bog
Arts & Culture
Alive Corn Exchange
Tuesday Market PlaceGood program of events.
Lovely old cinema built in 1928. Now has 3 screens but still retains a retro look.
10 locals recommend
The Majestic
Tower StreetLovely old cinema built in 1928. Now has 3 screens but still retains a retro look.
An intimate theatre venue situated with the best views in Hunstanton. Showcasing top quality live performances, top acts, films and live theatre screenings.
16 locals recommend
Princess Theatre
13 The GrnAn intimate theatre venue situated with the best views in Hunstanton. Showcasing top quality live performances, top acts, films and live theatre screenings.
Housed in a Victorian church. Lynn Museum has displays on natural history, archaeology and local history.
14 locals recommend
Lynn Museum
Market StreetHoused in a Victorian church. Lynn Museum has displays on natural history, archaeology and local history.
Visit King's Lynn's stunning new attraction telling the stories of the seafarers, explorers, merchants, mayors, magistrates and miscreants who have shaped King's Lynn.
Stories of Lynn
Saturday Market PlaceVisit King's Lynn's stunning new attraction telling the stories of the seafarers, explorers, merchants, mayors, magistrates and miscreants who have shaped King's Lynn.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Swan Inn
Nursery LaneGreat local pub serving good food within walking distance of our house.
Soul Café and Restaurant
15-19 Tower StThe Nip and Growler Craft Ale House
68 High StGoldings Public House & Rooms
11 Saturday Market PlNorfolk Beaches
One of those beaches that locals in the know refer to as one of Norfolk's best kept 'secrets'.
If the main beach in Hunstanton is a touch too bustling for your tastes then go a little further along the north Norfolk coast to Old Hunstanton.
55 locals recommend
Old Hunstanton Beach
One of those beaches that locals in the know refer to as one of Norfolk's best kept 'secrets'.
If the main beach in Hunstanton is a touch too bustling for your tastes then go a little further along the north Norfolk coast to Old Hunstanton.
Head to nature-rich Holkham if you're looking for white sands backed by dunes and pinewoods, which has been the setting for many films. The vast sands are ideal for building sandcastles and family days out. Behind the shoreline lies a basin, which, at high tides, fills to form a spectacular shallow lagoon.
153 locals recommend
Holkham beach
Head to nature-rich Holkham if you're looking for white sands backed by dunes and pinewoods, which has been the setting for many films. The vast sands are ideal for building sandcastles and family days out. Behind the shoreline lies a basin, which, at high tides, fills to form a spectacular shallow lagoon.
Heacham's north and south beaches face west and look out to a huge 20 mile bay. The water here is shallow and sheltered, ideal for children, as well as providing a perfect area to see impressive sunsets.
14 locals recommend
Heacham South Beach
Heacham's north and south beaches face west and look out to a huge 20 mile bay. The water here is shallow and sheltered, ideal for children, as well as providing a perfect area to see impressive sunsets.
Hunstanton beach faces west and so is one of the sunniest resorts in Norfolk. With that brings dramatic, beautiful sunsets. Hunstanton, or Sunny Hunny, is an elegant Victorian resort, and is most famous for its striped cliffs, providing an amazing back drop to the beach. The large sandy beach is ideal for families with rock pools to explore and is a great spot for kite-surfing.
Hunstanton Beach
Off Beach Terrace RoadHunstanton beach faces west and so is one of the sunniest resorts in Norfolk. With that brings dramatic, beautiful sunsets. Hunstanton, or Sunny Hunny, is an elegant Victorian resort, and is most famous for its striped cliffs, providing an amazing back drop to the beach. The large sandy beach is ideal for families with rock pools to explore and is a great spot for kite-surfing.
ust along from Holkham you'll find award-winning dog-friendly Wells-next-the-Sea, also part of the coastal nature reserve. Wells Beach was awarded in May 2017, a Seaside Award, which means visitors can enjoy a clean, safe, attractive and well-managed coastal stretch. You can reach the beach from the town by the Wells Harbour Railway. If you travel by car, there is the main beach car park with an excellent cafe. Walk through the pretty shady pinewoods and you'll be greeted with a stunning sandy beach, past the row of colourful beach huts.
56 locals recommend
Wells Next The Sea Beach
ust along from Holkham you'll find award-winning dog-friendly Wells-next-the-Sea, also part of the coastal nature reserve. Wells Beach was awarded in May 2017, a Seaside Award, which means visitors can enjoy a clean, safe, attractive and well-managed coastal stretch. You can reach the beach from the town by the Wells Harbour Railway. If you travel by car, there is the main beach car park with an excellent cafe. Walk through the pretty shady pinewoods and you'll be greeted with a stunning sandy beach, past the row of colourful beach huts.
Head east along the coast from Heacham, and you'll find Brancaster. The beach is stunning with miles of golden sand and is great for dog walking. These miles of flat sands are also ideal for kite surfing (in designated areas). Nearby are the tidal salt marshes of Scolt Head. When the tide is out you can see an old shipwreck, the remains of SS Vina which was used by the RAF for target practice before the Normandy landing.
91 locals recommend
Brancaster Beach
Head east along the coast from Heacham, and you'll find Brancaster. The beach is stunning with miles of golden sand and is great for dog walking. These miles of flat sands are also ideal for kite surfing (in designated areas). Nearby are the tidal salt marshes of Scolt Head. When the tide is out you can see an old shipwreck, the remains of SS Vina which was used by the RAF for target practice before the Normandy landing.
Parks and Gardens
Sandringham Country Park
Water gardens covering 6.5 acres, with trout stream, four ponds, waterways, mature trees, colourful plants, kingfisher hide, nature trails and 13 bridges. Tearoom with home-made cakes
18 locals recommend
Gooderstone Water Gardens & Nature Trails
The StreetWater gardens covering 6.5 acres, with trout stream, four ponds, waterways, mature trees, colourful plants, kingfisher hide, nature trails and 13 bridges. Tearoom with home-made cakes
Old walled garden with extensive display beds, which have a year round interest & beauty. A wide range of perennials, shrubs, grasses, alpines, shade plants, climbers & drought tolerant plants can be purchased from the nursery.
West Acre Garden
Tumbleyhill RoadOld walled garden with extensive display beds, which have a year round interest & beauty. A wide range of perennials, shrubs, grasses, alpines, shade plants, climbers & drought tolerant plants can be purchased from the nursery.