Norfolk


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why-nbsp-nbsp">WHY?&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>



<p>A fascinating mix of ancient and contemporary architecture, and blend of indie and high street shops, this beautiful old Hanseatic port has oodles to offer families &#8211; from ten-pin bowling and swimming, to top-class arts and music festivals. Gorgeous Sandringham Estate is nearby and it&#8217;s a short hop to the seaside for miles of beautiful sandy beaches. Plus trains go direct to King&#8217;s Cross for days out in quaint lil ole London.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/09/Bank-House-Hotel.jpg" alt="The Bank House at King's Lynn" class="wp-image-35612" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/09/Bank-House-Hotel.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/09/Bank-House-Hotel-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/09/Bank-House-Hotel-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2022/09/Bank-House-Hotel-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Bank House</figcaption></figure>



<p>We love scrumptious afternoon teas and slap-up Sunday roasts at modern brasserie the <a href="https://www.thebankhouse.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bank House</a>, cosily snuggled in one of Lynn&#8217;s many impressive heritage buildings. Go plant-based at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/resistvegankitchen/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Resist! Vegan Kitchen</a> or for a taste of the Med try <a href="https://www.facebook.com/memskitchen69/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mem&#8217;s Kitchen</a>. Teens (who are we trying to kid) will love the insane burgers at <a href="https://www.liquorandloaded.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Liquor &amp; Loaded</a> and mega sweet treats at <a aria-label="Waffleopolis (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.waffleopolis.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Waffleopolis</a>.</p>



<p>Looking to party? Try the totally kitsch two-floor restaurant and bar,&nbsp;<a href="https://tipsyteapot.co.uk">Tipsy Teapot</a>, while it&#8217;s all yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum (or wine or beer) at the <a href="https://rustykrabrumshop.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rusty Krab Rum Shop &amp; Bar</a>, or head to gin distillery <a href="https://whatahoot.co.uk">WhataHoot</a> for a masterclass or artisan G&amp;T in their swish bar (winner of Best Bar in the Muddy Awards 2024). </p>



<p>Only 20 mins away you&#8217;ll find multi-award-winning quintessential country pub, the <a href="https://www.roseandcrownsnettisham.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rose &amp; Crown</a> in Snettisham, and in Hillington get your urban food fix at <a aria-label="The Ffolkes (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.ffolkes.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ffolkes</a>. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="2048" height="1365" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/10/392935801_866192938647727_5627210149366617193_n.jpg" alt="Steiff teddy bear Steiff Shop King's Lynn Norfolk" class="wp-image-57678" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/10/392935801_866192938647727_5627210149366617193_n.jpg 2048w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/10/392935801_866192938647727_5627210149366617193_n-800x533.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/10/392935801_866192938647727_5627210149366617193_n-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/10/392935801_866192938647727_5627210149366617193_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/10/392935801_866192938647727_5627210149366617193_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The Steiff Shop</figcaption></figure>



<p>King&#8217;s Lynn is home to many of the high street&#8217;s retail giants but there&#8217;s also independents to be found and <a href="https://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/info/20186/markets/406/markets_in_west_norfolk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">town markets</a> are Tuesdays and Saturdays. Beer fan? In nearby Setchley you&#8217;ll find <a href="https://www.thewarehousetaproom.co.uk/">The Warehouse Taproom, Bar and Restaurant</a><strong>,</strong> with its Beers of Europe shop to stock up on your favourite wines, spirits and, of course, beers.&nbsp;In the same sleek warehouse, there&#8217;s major adorability at <a href="https://www.thesteiffshop.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Steiff Shop</a>, where different bears and soft toys wait for their forever homes. And, just between us, Kate, Princess of Wales was once spotted in Sainsbury&#8217;s buying Halloween costumes for the heir to the throne. Princess or not, we all know the panic of a last-minute costume dash!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<p>All your basics are covered in King&#8217;s Lynn with GPs, a hospital, pharmacy, dentists, chiropractors and opticians readily available. While there&#8217;s no end of lovely salons for all your beautifying needs (<a href="https://beautiquebeautysalon.uk/contact/">Beautique</a>, <a href="https://www.imageskingslynn.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Images</a>, <a href="https://www.everybodyhairandbeauty.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Everybody Hair &amp; Beauty</a> to name a few).  For much needed pampering, we recommend the lovely herb garden spa at <a aria-label="Congham Hall (opens in a new tab)" href="https://norfolk.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/congham-hall-hotel-spa/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Congham Hall</a> (under 20 mins drive). And on the fitness front it&#8217;s the same vibe, plenty of choice for everyone, from female-only gym <a href="https://sororitystrength.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sorority</a> to <a href="https://poleperfectfitness.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pole and Aerial Fitness</a> to bootcamps and boxing at <a href="https://www.herosgym.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Heros</a> gym.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>There’s a good community vibe here with plenty of annual events to help you immerse yourself in local life including <a href="https://www.festivaltoo.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Festival Too</a>, a two-week musical extravaganza which totally transforms the town and sees some very famous names take to the stage in Tuesday Market Place (previous headliners include Pixie Lott, Scouting for Girls, Cast, and Judge Jules) and amazingly, it’s all free! There&#8217;s also the <a href="https://www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">King&#8217;s Lynn Festival</a>, another highly anticipated annual event for the town, as well as local groups including the King&#8217;s Lynn Players, Community Choir, Horticultural Society, Camera Club – basically you&#8217;re not short on community goings on in Lynn.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="647" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/09/459916406_896786849167520_363301633208777398_n.jpg" alt="Sandringham Estate and garden" class="wp-image-57391" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/09/459916406_896786849167520_363301633208777398_n.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/09/459916406_896786849167520_363301633208777398_n-800x518.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/09/459916406_896786849167520_363301633208777398_n-768x497.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Sandringham Estate</figcaption></figure>



<p>As well as the epic Norfolk coast on your doorstep, there&#8217;s loads to do in town. Enjoy heritage museums like <a aria-label="True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum (opens in a new tab)" href="https://truesyard.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">True&#8217;s Yard Fisherfolk Museum</a> and the <a aria-label="Lynn Museum (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/lynn-museum?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1dGJBhD4ARIsANb6OdnF_pdqw5__OERoha_uspksJrG9QIFzhsS0FE7hYx5mkpi2VRHgAIYaAkysEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lynn Museum</a>, home of Seahenge. Five miles away is <a href="https://sandringhamestate.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sandringham</a> with gorgeous grounds open all year, and <a aria-label="Houghton Hall (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.houghtonhall.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Houghton Hall</a> (30 mins drive), a glorious Palladian house with a world-class collection of contemporary sculpture in the gardens. For Normans in Norfolk try <a href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/castle-rising-castle/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Castle Rising</a> (15mins drive) and lovely <a href="https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/castle-acre-castle-acre-priory/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Castle Acre</a> (30 mins) &#8211; kids love bombing around the ruined priory. <a aria-label="Snettisham (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/snettisham/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Snettisham</a> and <a aria-label="WWT Welney Wetland Centre (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/welney/#" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">WWT Welney Wetland Centre</a> on the Ouse Washes are terrific nature reserves not far away. And Cambridge and London are both close enough for big days out on the train. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture"><strong>CULTURE</strong></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="700" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2017/04/kings-lynn-corn-exchange.jpg" alt="King's Lynn Corn Exchange " class="wp-image-10848" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2017/04/kings-lynn-corn-exchange.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2017/04/kings-lynn-corn-exchange-300x210.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2017/04/kings-lynn-corn-exchange-768x538.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2017/04/kings-lynn-corn-exchange-714x500.jpg 714w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Corn Exchange</figcaption></figure>



<p>Aside from the annual <a href="https://www.festivaltoo.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Festival Too</a>, the <a href="https://www.kingslynnfestival.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">King&#8217;s Lynn Festival</a> <em>and </em><a href="https://kllitfests.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">King&#8217;s Lynn Literature Festival</a>, the King&#8217;s Lynn&#8217;s <a href="https://www.kingslynncornexchange.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Corn Exchange</a> is a fantastically comfortable theatre and cinema, as is the <a href="https://www.westacretheatre.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Westacre Theatre</a>. You can also watch the latest flicks in a former ballroom used by King George V for his Sandringham Hunt Balls at Indie cinema <a href="https://majestic-cinema.co.uk/MajesticKingsLynn.dll/Page?p=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Majestic</a>. We also love the brilliant <a href="https://www.groundworkgallery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Groundwork Gallery</a> which is dedicated to the environment. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-prices">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES</h2>



<p>Pretty reasonable with average house prices coming in at £228,838. Terraced homes go for £177,156, semi-detached £236,207 and detached £358,073.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/09/31485_100005028417_IMG_00_0000.jpeg" alt="Town house for sale in King's Lynn" class="wp-image-57223" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/09/31485_100005028417_IMG_00_0000.jpeg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/09/31485_100005028417_IMG_00_0000-800x534.jpeg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/norfolk/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2024/09/31485_100005028417_IMG_00_0000-768x512.jpeg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">An impressive 3 storey townhouse with annexe for multigenerational living. <a href="https://www.brown-co.com/services/residential/property/5-bed-detached-house-kings-lynn-pe30-37954AP054932-100005028417?place=King%27s+Lynn&amp;loc=&amp;price-min=&amp;price-max=&amp;subtype=&amp;distance=&amp;beds-min=&amp;beds-max=&amp;type=" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">On the market for £650,000</a>.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p>There&#8217;s lots of childcare options in King&#8217;s Lynn, including Ofsted Outstanding <a href="http://www.stmichaelsfamilycentre.co.uk/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St Michael&#8217;s Family Centre</a>, and <a href="https://www.littlebunniesnursery.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Little Bunnies Day Nursery</a>, rated Good.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p><a aria-label="Downham Preparatory School and Montessori Nursery (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.downhamprep.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Downham Preparatory School and Montessori Nursery</a> is a non selective co-ed independent prep school for children aged 3 mths to 13 yrs. Along the coast is highly regarded <a aria-label="Glebe House (opens in a new tab)" href="https://glebehouseschool.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Glebe House</a>, a nursery and prep school in Hunstanton which has buses from King&#8217;s Lynn and takes weekly boarders from ages 7 – 13 yrs. Other boarding schools include <a href="https://www.greshams.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gresham’s</a>&nbsp;in Holt and&nbsp;<a href="https://norfolk.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/langley-senior-school-loddon-norfolk-review/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Langley</a>&nbsp;in Loddon. At primary level, state options include Ofsted Outstanding <a href="http://www.eastgateacademy.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Eastgate Academy</a> and C of E academy <a href="https://www.whitefriars.norfolk.sch.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Whitefriars</a> (rated Good). There&#8217;s a good state secondary, <a href="https://www.springwoodhighschool.co.uk">Springwood High School</a>, that offers DofE and a strong arts programme.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>A witch&#8217;s heart inside a diamond is carved into the red brick above a window of Numbers 15 and 16 Tuesday Market. As <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Margaret Read  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/whats-new/features/halloween/witchcraft/" target="_blank">Margaret Read</a> burned at the stake in 1590, her still-beating heart ripped itself from her chest, slammed into the wall at the marked spot, defied gravity and flew to the Ouse where the river waters bubbled like a cauldron as it sank beneath. Sounds plausible? Don&#8217;t worry, Norfolk has come a loooonnng way.</p>



<p>PS Carrstone, a russet rock found only in this part of the country gives some of West Norfolk&#8217;s properties a distinctive &#8216;gingerbread house&#8217; look. Just saying&#8230;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>Norwich is about an hour by car, Peterborough an hour and Cambridge around 75 mins. It’s a 2.5 hrs drive to London or the train from King&#8217;s Lynn is 1 hr 40 mins direct into King&#8217;s Cross.&nbsp;<a aria-label="Norwich airport (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.norwichairport.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Norwich airport</a> has flights to European destinations with most international routes available via Schiphol.</p>



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