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Royal Norfolk and King's Lynn

Historic + Coastal

Royal Norfolk and King's Lynn

With an almost thousand years of royal history, this destination exudes majesty, from stately homes to the largest estuarial system in the UK. Gingerbread Carr stone villages and vibrant market towns are welcoming and down to earth. Discover Royal Sandringham House and Gardens, Palladian Holkham Hall, and Houghton Hall, the home of Britain’s first prime minister and now with a focus on modern art installations. The Wash is the largest natural bay in England, and one of the most important conservation areas in Europe, with several nature reserves including RSPB Snettisham where murmurations are one of the UK’s great wildlife sights. Riverside King’s Lynn has more Graded buildings than any other town in the UK – and it’s from here that King John lost the Crown Jewels.

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Top Attractions in Royal Norfolk and King's Lynn

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Sandringham

The Royal Family's country retreat - perhaps the most famous historic house in Norfolk, set in "the…

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Sandringham

The Royal Family's country retreat - perhaps the most famous historic house in Norfolk, set in "the…

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Spread your wings at WWT Welney Wetland Centre and spend a day exploring the wetlands in the heart…

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WWT Welney Wetland Centre

Spread your wings at WWT Welney Wetland Centre and spend a day exploring the wetlands in the heart…

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Welcome to The Warehouse Norfolk, a unique shopping and dining destination in the heart of Norfolk!

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The Warehouse Norfolk

Welcome to The Warehouse Norfolk, a unique shopping and dining destination in the heart of Norfolk!

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Cycle Breaks

Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…

Lavenham Guildhall Suffolk Cycle Breaks
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Cycle Breaks

Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…

Businesses in Royal Norfolk and King's Lynn

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Sowerbys Holiday Cottages

Independent and local, we are north Norfolk's leading holiday cottage agency. Discover the place…

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Houghton Hall, Walled Garden and Sculpture Park

Palladian Mansion built for Britain's First Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole.

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Watatunga Wildlife Reserve

A stunning wildlife reserve in west Norfolk offering buggy tours and accommodation

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Searles Leisure Resort

Searles Leisure Resort is an independent family-owned holiday resort that has provided holidays in…

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Methwold Old Vicarage

A remarkable historic house in the heart of the East Anglian countryside, Methwold Old Vicarage…

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The White Horse

The White Horse Inn with 15 guest rooms is gloriously situated on the marshland coastline of North…

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WWT Welney Wetland Centre

Spread your wings at WWT Welney Wetland Centre and spend a day exploring the wetlands in the heart…

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Experience Freedom Glamping

Escape to the Countryside: Experience Freedom Glamping at The Sandringham Estate

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Cedar Springs

Spacious log cabins and smaller lodges located in a peaceful location just 5 minutes walk from…

Stories & Inspiration from Royal Norfolk and King's Lynn

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Posted: 22nd Jul 2026

What food is famous in Norfolk? Cromer crab, mussels and samphire, the most microbreweries in the…

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Food + Drink

What is there to eat and drink in Norfolk

Posted: 22nd Jul 2026

What food is famous in Norfolk? Cromer crab, mussels and samphire, the most microbreweries in the…

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Outdoors + Adventure

What quirky events are there in Norfolk

Posted: 15th Jul 2026

If it’s something different you’re looking for, then Norfolk doesn’t disappoint. Norfolk has its…

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Family Friendly

May half term adventures with the National Trust

Posted: 7th May 2026

Families looking for memorable days out this May half term will find plenty to enjoy at National…

Events in Royal Norfolk and King's Lynn

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As You Like It

Date: 3rd Sept - 3rd Sept 2026

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Family

Nature Walk – Red Deer Rut

Date: 27th Sept - 27th Sept 2026

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Christmas

Christmas Crib Service

Date: 24th Dec - 24th Dec 2026

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The Jungle Book

Date: 24th Aug - 24th Aug 2026

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Christmas

Visit Father Christmas at the Farm

Date: 5th Dec - 23rd Dec 2026

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Christmas

Christmas Raceday

Date: 2nd Nov - 2nd Nov 2026

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Greene King Raceday

Date: 2nd Nov - 2nd Nov 2026

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Art Exhibition

Game and Country Fair

Date: 12th Sept - 13th Sept 2026

Points Of Interest in Royal Norfolk and King's Lynn

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Holme-next-the-Sea Beach

Holme-next-the-Sea sits at the western edge of the Royal Norfolk Coast. The beach is backed by…

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Burnham Overy Staithe Beach

Burnham Overy Staithe Beach is reached from the harbour village via a coastal path across…

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Heacham Beach

Heacham Beach lies between Hunstanton and Snettisham on the Royal Norfolk Coast, overlooking The…

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Thornham Beach

Thornham Beach lies between Holme-next-the-Sea and Brancaster on the Royal Norfolk Coast. This…

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Hunstanton Beach

Hunstanton Beach sits on the north-west Norfolk coastline and forms part of the Royal Norfolk…

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Old Hunstanton Beach

Old Hunstanton Beach lies just north of Hunstanton on the Royal Norfolk Coast and it has a quieter…

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Brancaster Beach

Brancaster Beach is one of the widest stretches of sand on the Royal Norfolk Coast and is backed by…

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