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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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Stories & Inspirations From The Royal Norfolk and King's Lynn

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Posted: 12th Mar 2026

The East of England features strongly in The Personal History of David Copperfield, the Armando…

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Where to see David Copperfield film locations in East Anglia

Posted: 12th Mar 2026

The East of England features strongly in The Personal History of David Copperfield, the Armando…

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Outdoors + Adventure

What's on the East Coast in East Anglia

Posted: 11th Mar 2026

The East Coast of East Anglia has 130 miles of shoreline, including huge stretches of sandy beach,…

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Arts + Culture

Where to see great art in East Anglia

Posted: 11th Mar 2026

You don’t have to travel to London to see great art – there are fabulous galleries and exhibitions…

Top Attractions in Royal Norfolk and King's Lynn

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

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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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Paddleboarding and Paddlesport provider in East Anglia. Paddle UK Coach and Coastal Leader

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Norfolk Paddle Adventure

Paddleboarding and Paddlesport provider in East Anglia. Paddle UK Coach and Coastal Leader

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The Brisley Bell

Set in almost two acres of grounds, there's a choice of six en-suite boutique hotel bedrooms…

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The Brisley Bell

Set in almost two acres of grounds, there's a choice of six en-suite boutique hotel bedrooms…

Featured Events In The Royal Norfolk and King's Lynn

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Date: 22nd Jul - 26th Jul 2026

Held in the grounds of the Royal Family-owned estate, embrace the joy of gardening at this summer…

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Arts + Crafts

RHS Sandringham Flower Show

Date: 22nd Jul - 26th Jul 2026

Houghton Hall Gardens at Dusk Norfolk

Date: 26th Jun - 26th Jun 2026

The garden takes on a whole new magic as the sun begins to set - blooms release their heady scents,…

Houghton Hall Gardens at Dusk Norfolk
Arts + Crafts

Walled Garden At Dusk

Date: 26th Jun - 26th Jun 2026

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Date: 5th Sept - 5th Sept 2026

Step aboard for an unforgettable evening of suspense, laughter, and mystery with Murderous Nights…

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Family

Murder Mystery Trains

Date: 5th Sept - 5th Sept 2026

Meet the Artist Glynis Pierson

Date: 1st Jul - 1st Jul 2026

Glynis Pierson's fantastic gallery is at Welney throughout July and August. She will be in person…

Meet the Artist Glynis Pierson
Art Exhibition

Meet the Artist - Glynis Pierson

Date: 1st Jul - 1st Jul 2026

Featured Businesses In The Royal Norfolk and King's Lynn

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

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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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Hays Wood Retreat

Hay's Wood Retreat is a Norfolk oasis where nature and luxury harmonise, providing the perfect,…

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Hays Wood Retreat

Hay's Wood Retreat is a Norfolk oasis where nature and luxury harmonise, providing the perfect,…

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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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Kings Lynn Golf Club is in the top 100 courses in England and is one of the finest inland courses.

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Kings Lynn Golf Club

Kings Lynn Golf Club is in the top 100 courses in England and is one of the finest inland courses.

Featured Points Of Interest In The Royal Norfolk and King's Lynn

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Points Of Interest

Thornham Beach

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

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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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Hunstanton Beach

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

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Points Of Interest

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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Points Of Interest

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

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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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