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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· East of England

Kings Lynn

In or near Bawsey.

Kings Lynn β€” a castle in england east midlands.

Greyfriars Tower - geograph.org.uk - 5691081

Malcolm Neal β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
King's Lynn Β· 0.3 km

About

Kings Lynn is a named castle in england east midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Kings Lynn is a historic castle located in the East Midlands. It features significant architectural elements reflecting its medieval origins. The site played a pivotal role in the region's defence and governance. Visitors can explore the remnants of its imposing structure and learn about its historical significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.7518, 0.4057
County
Norfolk
Parish
King's Lynn and West Norfolk, unparished area
Postcode
PE30 5RZ
Parliamentary constituency
North West Norfolk
Nearest railway station
King's Lynn β€” 0.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Greyfriars Tower - geograph.org.uk - 5691081πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· East of England

Kings Lynn The Red Mount

Kings Lynn The Red Mount β€” a literary house museum in england east midlands.

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The WalksπŸ“· 5

Country parks Β· East of England

The Walks

The Walks β€” park in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— thewalks.uk
Red Mount ChapelπŸ“· 3

Chapels Β· East of England

Red Mount Chapel

Red Mount Chapel β€” Grade I listed chapel in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England, UK.

FreeGrade I↗ thewalks.uk
Red Mount Chapel, The WalkπŸ“· 3

Chapels Β· East of England

Red Mount Chapel, The Walk

Red Mount Chapel, The Walk β€” chapel in King's Lynn and West Norfolk, Norfolk, England, UK.

Free↗ thewalks.uk
End of the line, Kings Lynn Station - geograph.org.uk - 5220666πŸ“· 4

Heritage railway stations Β· East of England

King's Lynn railway station

King's Lynn railway station β€” a Grade II*-listed railway station in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Free↗ museums.norfolk.gov.uk
Carnegie library, King's Lynn - geograph.org.uk - 1447061πŸ“· 3

Historic houses Β· East of England

Saint James

Saint James β€” a historic house in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ‘Άβ†— heritage.norfolk.gov.uk

Where to eat & stay near Kings Lynn

Places to stay

A149 Hardwick Road, King's Lynn - geograph.org.uk - 6537214πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East of England

Hardwick Bridge Park

Hardwick Bridge Park β€” a caravan park in england east midlands.

The telephone exchange at North Runcton - geograph.org.uk - 6026486πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East of England

King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park

King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park β€” a campsite in england east midlands.

The telephone exchange at North Runcton - geograph.org.uk - 6026486πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East of England

King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park

King's Lynn Caravan and Camping Park β€” a caravan park in england east midlands.

The Sandboy public house - geograph.org.uk - 529243πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East of England

Innisfree Park Homes

Innisfree Park Homes β€” a caravan park in england east midlands.

Free↗ parkhome-living.co.uk
Wootton Marsh Farms - geograph.org.uk - 4365895πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East of England

Four Oaks Camping

Four Oaks Camping β€” a campsite in england east midlands.

Free↗ fouroakscamping.co.uk
Well Hall Lane, Ashwicken near King's Lynn - geograph.org.uk - 2718917πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· East of England

Hadleigh Farm

Hadleigh Farm β€” a caravan park in england east midlands.

Places to eat & drink

King's Lynn, Westgate House, Chapel Street - geograph.org.uk - 5980613πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Lattice House

Lattice House in England East, United Kingdom.

The chapel of St Nicholas in King's Lynn - geograph.org.uk - 4860050πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Tudor Rose Hotel

Tudor Rose Hotel in England East, United Kingdom.

King's Lynn, Wetherspoon globe - geograph.org.uk - 7609870πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Globe Hotel

Globe Hotel in England East, United Kingdom.

β†— hotels.jdwetherspoon.com
King's Lynn, Purfleet Quay, The Pilots' Office (1864), tower (square below, octagonal above) - geograph.org.uk - 7609624πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Crown And Mitre Public House

Crown And Mitre Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Institute clock and School Lane, Wisbech - geograph.org.uk - 4883113πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Dicken's Tavern

Dicken's Tavern in England East, United Kingdom.

Wisbech - houses on north side of Old Market - geograph.org.uk - 2666597πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· East Midlands

Ho Ho

Ho Ho β€” a restaurant in england london.

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Barnwell CastleπŸ“· 5

Castles Β· East of England

Barnwell Castle

Barnwell Castle β€” castle in Northamptonshire, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— her.northamptonshire.gov.uk
Benington CastleπŸ“· 5

Castles Β· East of England

Benington Castle

Benington Castle β€” Grade I listed castle in East Hertfordshire, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— gatehouse-gazetteer.info
Cambridge CastleπŸ“· 5

Castles Β· East of England

Cambridge Castle

Cambridge Castle β€” Castle in Cambridge, England.

πŸ‘Άβ†— kettlesyard.co.uk
Aerial view of Hadleigh centre in the snow - geograph.org.uk - 1563668πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· East of England

Camera Obscura

Camera Obscura is a place of interest in the United Kingdom.

πŸ‘Άβ†— heinrichpalmer.co.uk

Frequently asked questions

Where is Kings Lynn?
Kings Lynn is in Norfolk, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE30 5RZ), in the parish of King's Lynn and West Norfolk, unparished area.
What is Kings Lynn?
Kings Lynn β€” a castle in england east midlands.
How do I get to Kings Lynn?
The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE30 5RZ.
Is Kings Lynn a protected site?
Yes β€” Kings Lynn is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
Does Kings Lynn charge admission?
Kings Lynn typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Kings Lynn?
The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE30 5RZ.