King‘s Lynn Minster
One of the largest town churches in the country, formerly known as St. Margaret’s Church. Founded in 1101 and partially rebuilt in 1741 after the spire collapsed onto the nave in the storm. Look out for the flood level markings by the west door.
Hanse House
Hanseatic Warehouses dating from 1475. Built around a narrow court, these large warehouses were owned by Hanseatic League merchants until 1751.
St. George’s Guildhall
The largest surviving 15th century guildhall in England, restored in 1945-50.
The Marriott’s Warehouse
A river-facing 16th century warehouse, now home to The Marriott’s Warehouse restaurant and bar.
Greenland Fishery
An early 17th century merchant’s house, built by a local rope merchant. In the 18th century, as The Greenland Fishery, it was an inn used by Lynn’s whaling fleet sailors.
Clifton House and Tower
Two medieval merchant’s houses combined in a Tudor building and remodelled in the 18th century. It houses a 5-storey Elizabethan Watchtower to rear.
Thoresby College
A fine Tudor building, incorporating a beautiful courtyard, Thoresby College originally housed the priests of the Trinity Guild.
The Custom House
An elegant classical building designed by Henry Bell. Built in 1683 and opened as a merchants exchange in 1685.
The Walks and Red Mount Chapel
An historic town park, with tree lined avenues, open daily. You will also find the unique 15th century Red Mount Chapel in the Walks, a grade 1 listed ancient scheduled monument.
St Nicholas’ Chapel
England’s largest surviving Parochial Chapel. 15th century wooden roof features a series of beautifully carved angels. Mostly open from July to September, but at certain days out-of-season.
South Gate
An imposing 15th Century gateway, and Grade 1 Listed Ancient Scheduled Monument. The last major piece of Lynn’s fortifications.
Alive Corn Exchange
A corn market hall, built in 1854. View its dramatic classical facade. The Corn Exchange was converted to a concert hall in 1996 and now a popular venue for a variety of shows and concerts.
Hampton Court
Built in the 14th century as a house and warehouse by a wealthy merchant, later wings were added in the 15th and 17th centuries. It is now restored.
The Library
An Edwardian public library funded and opened by philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Open Monday to Saturday.
All Saints Church
The church’s foundations date back to Saxon times but it was largely rebuilt in the 14th century. The Nave retains the original massive tie beams and queen posts of the medieval church, together with other medieval architectural features.
Greyfriars Tower
This 13th – 15th century tower of Lynn’s Franciscan friary.
