King's Lynn Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
market town in the county of Norfolk, England
About King's Lynn
The word 'Lynn' means pool and likely originally refers to a tidal pool on the Ouse, which by the end of the 11th century was home to a small trading settlement. By the 14th century it had a population of about 6,000, which by medieval standards made it a large and important town. Lynn had strong links with the Hanseatic League, with merchants from the rest of Europe doing much trade with Lynn and in 1475 a Hanseatic Warehouse was built for them. Previously namedBishop's Lynn, the town came to be known as King's Lynn in the 16th century. The old industries of Lynn all but died out by the end of the 20th century. However, fishing in the nearby Wash remains important to the town, as well a growing tourism sector, with many museums and cultural attractions developing. Since the 2000s, King's
Top Attractions in King's Lynn
Explore the best things to see and do in King's Lynn:
- ★Castle Rising Castle
- ★Corn Exchange
- ★Custom House
- ★Greyfriars tower
- ★King's Lynn Festival
- ★Lynn Museum
- ★Majestic Cinema
- ★Red Mount Chapel
Where to Eat in King's Lynn
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Marriott's Warehouse
- 🍴Pearl River
- 🍴Prezzo
- 🍴The Gatehouse
- 🍴The Rathskeller
Where to Stay in King's Lynn
- 🏨Acorn B&B
- 🏨Bank House
- 🏨Beeches Guest House
- 🏨Congham Hall
- 🏨Duke's Head
- 🏨King's Lynn Caravan & Camping Park
King's Lynn Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 12 sections including: