The past has left its imprint on the streets and alleyways of Kings Lynn, unsurprising when you think that the town first entered the history books in the year 1101. Although a little subdued by a certain amount of weathering over the years, Kings Lynn is still a place where you can find an extensive collection of buildings from many different eras - Medieval, Georgian, Tudor and Elizabethan. Lynn is a place best explored on foot as its narrow streets and lanes are more suited to a bygone age. It is easy to imagine here that the footsteps you hear behind you belong to a wealthy merchant, hurrying down to the docks to examine the cargo his ship has just brought in. 

This historic town is located on the river Ouse, during the 17th century the port of Kings Lynn was used to ship large quantities of corn.  There is still a working port here and the riverside frontage  has places to sit where you can watch the Lynn boats steam in. At one time Kings Lynn was a walled town with four gates, there are still some remains of these walls and gates including the splendid south gate.

Tuesday Market was the setting for the Lynn Mart an old fair which began on St. Valentines Day and is still held to this day though it now consists of a fun-fair. There are many classical buildings around this square some dating from the 17th century. In olden days this large open space was where the gallows and pillory were located and also where witches were burned at the stake. 

As well as a Tourist Information Office housed in a Custom House dating from 1683, there are information boards dotted around the streets giving interesting historical details about the buildings. To better appreciate the towns architecture pick up a 'Town Walk Leaflet' from the Tourist Information Office in Purfleet, which itself is housed in a historical building dating from the 17th century. Many historic places in Lynn are now in private hands but during a few days in September some of these buildings open their doors to the public on what is known as Heritage Weekend, held in the month of September.

There are a number of small attractive gardens as well as the larger open space known as The Walks.  The Corn Exchange houses the Kings Lynn Arts Centre with orchestral concerts, comedies and flea markets held within its walls as well as a major arts festival held for two weeks in July.

A main line station connects Kings Lynn to Cambridge and also London and the nearest seaside resort is Heacham around thirteen miles away.  

Queen Street and King Street are lined with Georgian fronted medieval buildings. They are near to Purfleet Quay where the famous Custom House overlooks the river with a statue of Captain George Vancouver.

As you leave the church of St. Margarets look at the moon clock on the south west tower. It reveals not only the phases of the moon but also the times of high tide at Kings Lynn.

Inside the church is an example of a Green Man