Places to visit in King S Lynn and West Norfolk
A short list of notable parks, markets, museums and landmarks in King S Lynn and West Norfolk.
- Castle Rising Castle · Historic
Castle Rising is a ruined medieval fortification in the village of Castle Rising, Norfolk, England. It was built soon after 1138 by William d'Aubigny II, who had risen through the ranks of the Anglo-Norman nobility to become the Earl of Arundel. With his new wealth, he constructed Castle Rising and its surrounding deer park, a combination of fortress and palatial hunting lodge. It was inherited by William's descendants before passing into the hands of the de Montalt family in 1243. The Montalts later sold the castle to Queen Isabella, who lived there after her fall from power in 1330. Isabella extended the castle buildings and enjoyed a regal lifestyle, entertaining her son, Edward III, on several occasions. After her death, it was granted to Edward, the Black Prince, to form part of the Duchy of Cornwall.
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn · Culture
Queen Elizabeth Hospital is a district general hospital situated on the eastern outskirts of King's Lynn, Norfolk, England. It serves a broad catchment area spanning West Norfolk, parts of Breckland District, South Holland District in Lincolnshire, and the northern section of Fenland District in Cambridgeshire—covering approximately 1,500 square kilometres and serving a population of around 250,000. The hospital is operated by the Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust. It is named in honour of Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, not Queen Elizabeth II.
- Remains of St James' Church and surrounding Saxon and medieval settlement · Historic
archaeological site in Bawsey, Norfolk, England, UK
- Ruins of castle and eleventh century church · Historic
Grade I listed castle and church in Castle Rising, Norfolk, England, UK