King’s Lynn
A 12th century seaport town packed full of history, King’s Lynn offers an array of heritage sites and attractions set among a beautiful backdrop. A perfect weekend break location - get there comfortably with Great Northern.
Once one of the most important ports in the country, King’s Lynn is now a quaint waterside getaway spot that boasts a vast maritime history, stunning architecture and a lively town centre that make it perfect for a few relaxing days away from everyday life.
The premier holiday location in West Norfolk, King’s Lynn days out combine history, adventure and entertainment, with guided trails, walks and museum aplenty. Whether it’s a family day out or a couple’s weekend away, we’ve made getting to King’s Lynn easy so you can focus on enjoying your trip.
Getting to King’s Lynn
Our trains are your best bet for getting to King’s Lynn quickly and easily. Typically, we’ll get you from London King’s Cross to King’s Lynn in under two hours, from Peterborough in under 90 mins and Cambridge in less than an hour. Travelling with us is stress-free, and it makes an awful lot of sense whether you’re travelling alone or as part of a big group.
Don’t forget there are plenty of ways to save on your train fare, too. Railcard holders can save up to 1/3 on their travel with each journey they take with us, while finding Off-Peak times for your trip will also save money against travelling at busier periods. For families, check to see if your kids can travel for just £2. If you’re travelling with friends or older family, GroupSave offers discounts on group booking of 3-9 adults.
Things to do in King’s Lynn
King’s Lynn has made an effort to retain the presence of its prestigious maritime past, and you’ll find evidence of this everywhere as you walk around the cobbled streets and magnificent buildings of the town.
If you’re interested in history, you won’t be short of things to do in King’s Lynn. For families, a trip is probably best started at the Stories of Lynn museum – an engaging, interactive exhibition opened in 2016 that tells the tales of the explorers, seafarers, mayors and miscreants that have formed the storied past of the area. There’s also the Lynn Museum - which heads even further back in the town’s history with prehistoric archaeology on show – and True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum for further maritime study. For anyone interested in famous figures, William Shakespeare is rumoured to have played in the town, while Daniel Defoe is also said to have been a visitor.
Away from the museums and back to the present day, you can visit the popular Vancouver Quarter for shopping, or head to one of the numerous entrainment venues in the town where you’ll be able to find regular live theatre, comedy and concerts. Once night falls, a trip to the town centre will give you the chance to see the Lynn Lumière illuminations – six beautiful art installations that document the town’s history.
With an abundance of heritage sites, maritime attractions and picture-perfect views to offer, King’s Lynn makes a wonderful UK break location. So why not book your train travel today? For more information on things to do in King’s Lynn, you can visit the Visit West Norfolk website.