Historic Town Walks
These take place from Easter until the end of October, every Tuesday to Saturday.
Additional peak season walks also take place on Mondays during June to 29th September starting at 2 pm and on Sundays starting at 11 am.
Meet
Outside the Tourist Information Centre in the Saturday Market Place.
Duration
All walks last approximately 2 hours at a gentle strolling pace.
Themed Walks
These take place at various times from Easter until the end of October, or can be booked as a private walk at any time of the year.
(Subject to our guides availability).
Details of dates, start times and locations are shown in the walk description
Meet
At various locations throughout the town. See individual walk details for starting points
Duration
All walks last approximately 2 hours at a gentle strolling pace apart from the River Walk which is approximately 3 hrs
Our Walks
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This tour, from the Saturday Market Place to the Tuesday Market Place, takes in 1,000 years of history. Historic buildings, hidden courtyards and the river all reveal King’s Lynn’s story from small settlement to successful port and elegant town – along with the stories of the people who left their mark here.
Meet Here: The Saturday Market Place
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Dates: 16 Apr, 6 & 21 May, 24, 17, & 19 Jun, 1 & 8 Jul, 16 Sep, 1st Oct
King’s Lynn was one of England’s foremost ports from medieval times and evidence of this rich maritime heritage is to be found all along the waterfront streets – fine houses, warehouses and, of course, the Custom House. Wealthy merchants, naval heroes, brave sailors and bold smugglers have all left their stories waiting to be heard.
Meet Here: Saturday Market Place
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Dates: 19 Apr, 29 May, 21 Jun, 31 Jul, 12, 16, 20 & 26 Aug, 18 Oct.
Explore the Bishop of Norwich’s ‘new town’, the second medieval town, started in 1150. Discover its roots and the changes seen over the years as you take what John Betjeman described as ‘one of the finest Georgian walks in England’ to reveal its medieval origins.
Meet Here: Saturday Market Place
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17 Jun, 22 Jul, 19 Aug, 23 Sept.
Enjoy a walk in our delightful and historic urban park in the heart of King’s Lynn. The Walks is the only surviving 18th century town walk in Norfolk.
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Dates: 24 Jun, 7 Oct.
Gaywood’s history is older than that of King’s Lynn. Explore the development of Gaywood from Bishop’s residence, to rural village and Bagge family estate, to the busy suburb of King’s Lynn that we know today.
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10 Jun, 8 & 15 Jul, 5 Aug, 9 Sept.
Described in the 17th century as the most fortified town in the East, follow the historic town wall defences, while learning of the part they played during the siege of King’s Lynn during the English Civil War.
Please note:
This walk takes about two and a half hours, including some footpaths over rough ground. Walking shoes or trainers are therefore recommended, along with suitable clothing in case of rain. Unfortunately, this walk is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Meet Here: Outside True’s Yard.
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Date: 3 Jun.
Discover an area that has known both great poverty and great wealth, and the people who lived there. Our tour takes us to the Fisher Fleet and the Docks, then to Loke Road, before returning to the old North End.
Meet outside True’s Yard.
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Dates: 2 May, 19 Jun, 4 Jul, 1 Aug, 5 Sep, 10 Oct.
Brace yourself as you discover ransoms, massacres, naked bodies, treacherous aristocrats, a missing body and the whipping post. Plus, the boiling and all the duckings, burnings, hangings, and quarterings.
Fascinating Fens
Supporting Walks
KLTG are proud to support several events in and around the town with special themed walks. The Guides support Festival, Festival Too, Hanse Day, Heritage Open Day and The Fascinating Fens.
Meet
The walks all start at various times from various town centre locations - see our section on supporting walks.
Duration
Most walks last between 1 to 2 hours, apart from the River Walk which is approximately 3 hrs
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Date 11 Jun, 14 Aug.
Explore King’s Lynn’s long and illustrious maritime tradition, hear about the old and the new Hanseatic League and discover historic buildings, one of which is the only surviving Hanseatic warehouse in England.
Meet Here: The Custom House.
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Dates: 13 Jun, 17 Jul, 30 Jul, 14 Oct.
This tour includes an anchorite’s cell, a unique Victorian park and its Grade 1 listed pilgrim chapel and a monastery garden with the Leaning Tower of Lynn. Learn how Edward VII helped provide a place of worship for the King of Spain.
Meet Here: In Tower Gardens.
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Dates: 15 Apr, 16 May, 22 May, 25 Jun, 18 Jul, 21 Aug, 11 Sep.
Explore both sides of the River Great Ouse, the artery that allowed Lynn to become such a rich and powerful town. Discover Harding’s Pits, one of England’s largest doorstep greens and the source of the clay for the bricks that built much of 19th Century Lynn.
We cross the river at the South Lynn ‘free’ bridge and can then experience the fine perspective of the town’s quayside from the west, before taking the ferry back across the river to end the walk at King Street.
Please note
This walk takes up to 3 hours, including along rough ground on the riverbank and includes a ferry crossing. Walking shoes or trainers are recommended, along with suitable clothing in case of rain. Unfortunately, this event is not suitable for wheelchair users.Meet Here: The Custom House.
Cost of ferry not included (£1.40)
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1st and 25th July.
Whilst Lynn’s young men were fighting during the Great War of 1914-1918, those left at home found themselves facing new challenges, including enemy zeppelin attacks. This walk explores how the people of Lynn were affected by the war - and how they celebrated the return of peace.
Supporting Walks
Festival
Festival Too
Hanse Festival
Sunday 16th June 2024
The Guides are supporting the Hanse Festival by putting on two 1hr walks and looking at how the Hanse helped shape King’s Lynn, meeting at
Timings: 11.00 and 14.00
Heritage Open Day
Sunday 8 September 2024
KLTG will conduct a series of 1 hr walks around the Historic Core starting at 11 o’clock from the
Timings: 11.00, 12.00, 14.00, 15.00
Guided Walks
Regular Walks take place from Easter to the end of October every Tuesday to Saturday commencing at 2 pm, with additional peak season walks available during the months June to September on Monday’s starting at 2 pm and on Sundays starting at 11 am.
Themed Walks also take place during our walking season and can also be booked as private walks at any time of the year.
Supporting Walks are walks designed to support specific events, planned by others and are put on during the events dates.
Private Walks, bespoke and group walks are also available at any time of year to suit you. Use our contact us form to help plan your walk.
