Country parks · East of England
The Walks
In or near Bawsey.
The Walks — park in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- King's Lynn · 0.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
The Walks is a country park in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "park in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 52.7518°, 0.4057°.
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Official information
The Red Mount is a medieval pilgrimage chapel located in King's Lynn, originally built to serve travelers on their way to Walsingham. It has historical significance dating back to the 1300s and has survived various historical events, including the Reformation and World War II bombings.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Norfolk Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
The Walks is the premier urban park in King's Lynn, Norfolk.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Description
The park features footpaths, a bandstand, children's play areas, public toilets, a kiosk, picnicking and a historic chapel. The Walks is also the name of the football ground where King's Lynn Town F.C. play, located adjacent to the park.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.7518, 0.4057
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk
- Parish
- King's Lynn and West Norfolk, unparished area
- Postcode
- PE30 5RZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Norfolk
- Nearest railway station
- King's Lynn — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Wednesdays and Sundays 1.00pm to 4.00pm from 6 May to 13 September; closed in winter months.
- Official site
- www.thewalks.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7773293 (CC0)
- wikipedia: The Walks (urban park) (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Walks?
- The Walks 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 The Walks?
- The Walks — park in King's Lynn, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Walks?
- The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE30 5RZ.
- Is The Walks a protected site?
- Yes — The Walks is part of the Norfolk Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Walks free to visit?
- Yes, The Walks is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Walks?
- The nearest railway station is King's Lynn, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE30 5RZ.