Clifton House guided tour

Clifton House,King's Lynn

Probably the finest surviving merchant's town house in England, Grade I-listed Clifton House is a spectacular family home in the middle of town, open for guided tours a few times a year. As well as Tudor, Stuart and Georgian interiors and a magnificent staircase by Henry Bell, the tour includes the famous Elizabethan tower with its Jacobean murals and spectacular views. The tour lasts approx. 1.5 to 2 hours and is lead by one of the owners, Dr Simon Thurley and Dr Anna Keay. Advance bookings only via Historic Houses website. Tea and cake included in ticket price. Please note: due to the historic nature of this building there is very limited disabled access.

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Probably the finest surviving merchant's town house in England, Grade I-listed Clifton House is a spectacular family home in the middle of town, open for guided tours a few times a year. As well as Tudor, Stuart and Georgian interiors and a magnificent staircase by Henry Bell, the tour includes the famous Elizabethan tower with its Jacobean murals and spectacular views. The tour lasts approx. 1.5 to 2 hours and is lead by one of the owners, Dr Simon Thurley and Dr Anna Keay. Advance bookings only via Historic Houses website.

Tea and cake included in ticket price.

Prices

Tickets: £25
Tea and cake included in ticket price.

Facilities

  • On-site light refreshments
  • Parking with charge

Opening times

Friday 8th May 15:30
Friday 15th May 15:30
Friday 5th June 15:30
Thursday 11th June 11:00
Thursday 11th June 15:30

Contact

Call Website

Location

Clifton House guided tour,
Clifton House,
17 Queen Street,
King's Lynn,
Norfolk,
PE30 1HT

Directions

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