Historic houses · East of England
Greyfriars Tower
In or near Tilney All Saints.
Greyfriars Tower — a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- King's Lynn · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Greyfriars Tower, the nearest railway station is King's Lynn, located 0.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PE30 5EJ. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Greyfriars Tower is a historic house located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Heritage listing
Details TF6219NW 610-1/10/233 KING'S LYNN ST JAMES' STREET (South side) Greyfriars Tower in Tower Gardens (Formerly listed as: ST JAMES' STREET (South side) Greyfriars Tower) 01/12/51 GV I Central crossing tower of the Church of St Francis Priory, of the Greyfriars Order. Founded c.1230, enlarged c.1300, tower late C14 on C13 masonry courses. Brick and carstone with ashlar dressings. Mendicant plan of a passageway under tower from north to south, conventional east-west chancel and nave arches also. Base comprises crossing piers, C13. Buttresses formed from nave and chancel walls, with set-offs. East and west arches of stone with wave, hollow and roll moulded piers on low polygonal bases. Polygonal capitals and triple-chamfered pointed arches. Staircase within north-east pier. Gabled elements to north and south, roofed with stone slabs, slope up to octagonal two-stage tower, the staircase turret continuing. Between each facet are stepped ashlar buttresses. First stage with two-light transomed Perpendicular windows to each face with cusped ogee heads. Second-stage windows similar but simpler in design. Crenellated parapet enriched with cusped arcading. This tower is the best surviving Mendicant tower in the country exhibiting the under-tower north-south passage, with the exception of St Andrew's, Norwich. Scheduled Ancient Monument. Listing NGR: TF6201219787 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 384287 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Workshop is a creative hub in King’s Lynn that supports the artistic journeys of participants, audiences, and artists. It operates as a charity focused on transforming lives through art, particularly for young people and those facing challenges.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Greyfriars Tower is a historic structure located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its medieval architecture and is a remnant of the Franciscan friary established in the 13th century. The tower is a scheduled monument, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7514, 0.3990
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk, unparished area
- Postcode
- PE30 5EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- King's Lynn — 0.4 km
- Official site
- theworkshop.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/118608165 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greyfriars Tower?
- Greyfriars Tower is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE30 5EJ), in the parish of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, unparished area.
- What is Greyfriars Tower?
- Greyfriars Tower — a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Greyfriars Tower?
- The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE30 5EJ.
- Is Greyfriars Tower a listed building?
- Greyfriars Tower is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Greyfriars Tower a protected site?
- Yes — Greyfriars Tower is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Greyfriars Tower?
- The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE30 5EJ.