West Norfolk Holiday Guide - Visit West Norfolk
West Norfolk Holiday Guide - Visit West Norfolk
West Norfolk Holiday Guide - Visit West Norfolk
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6 HERITAGE<br />
1<br />
A journey of discovery<br />
Brim full of history, <strong>West</strong> <strong>Norfolk</strong><br />
is a treasure trove of houses,<br />
windmills, castles and heritage<br />
sites to discover. King’s Lynn is a<br />
real jewel of a town, steeped in<br />
maritime and trading history.<br />
The fascinating history of King’s Lynn dates back to the 12th<br />
century when it was one of England’s most important ports.<br />
This heritage is reflected in an amazing array of historic<br />
buildings and at two magnificent market places: Saturday<br />
Market Place where King’s Lynn Minster is surrounded by<br />
splendid buildings and Tuesday Market Place, quite possibly<br />
one of England’s grandest squares. The town’s Hanseatic<br />
history and trading links with Europe can be explored on the<br />
self guided Hanse trail. A great place to start your visit is the<br />
iconic Custom House, home of the Tourist Information Centre<br />
and maritime display. Ask for a copy of Discover King’s Lynn.<br />
A highlight of any visit to <strong>West</strong> <strong>Norfolk</strong> is of course<br />
Sandringham House, the Royal Family’s country retreat. Not