Following her appointment to the position of Learning & Engagement Officer at Stories of Lynn Museum & Old Gaol Cells in September 2017, Rachael Williams discusses the history of the Town Hall & how she envisages the ever-changing role of this building moving forward.Every Wednesday throughout March
Lynn Museum will be hosting a free afternoon talk. Call or email to book your place and/or for more information. 01553 775001 E: email hidden; JavaScript is required
Sir Robert Walpole and Houghton Hall: Diana Bullock Memorial Lecture
28th March, 2018
Town Hall
Saturday Market Place
PE30 5DQ
Walpole was a remarkable statesman, not only for becoming this country’s first and longest serving Prime Minister, but for holding office for 20 years. He was a prolific acquirer and collector of valuable works of art, and the tradition of exhibiting high profile artists’ work at Houghton continues to this day. Houghton's founder, Robert Walpole, and his descendants owe their fortune to the wealth and trade that existed in King’s Lynn in the 17th Century.
Lecturer, Chris Boxall who has been a guide at Houghton Hall for 23 years, specialises in military history and the early Georgian period, concentrating on Sir Robert Walpole. Chris says "To the nation he was Sir Robert Walpole, Britain's first Prime Minister - but, to the people of King's Lynn - not ones to stand on ceremony - he was just their 'Bob of Lynn'." Chris used the nickname as the title of the book that he wrote about Walpole’s life.
Tickets at £7.50 each and include a glass of wine are available now from King’s Lynn Tourist Information Centre in the Custom House 01553 763044.
Hunt around the Chapel to find all the pieces to make a little Easter bunny. £1 per bunny, small chocolate included. No need to book - just drop-in.
There will also be games, puzzles and trails. The Chapel is open Tuesdays – Saturdays, from 10:30am – 4pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Fifth Pat Midgeley Memorial Lecture: The German Ocean
29th March, 2018
Town Hall
Saturday Market Place
PE30 5DQ
The German Ocean – archaeological reflections on trans-North Sea links in the Middle Ages
Brian Ayres, archaeologist. A University of East Anglia, School of History, Research Fellow and Honorary Senior Lecturer, in 2016 Brian published ‘The German Ocean: Medieval Europe around the North Sea’.
Tickets £5 from True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum and on the door.
Hunt around the Chapel to find all the pieces to make a little Easter bunny. £1 per bunny, small chocolate included. No need to book. Drop-in.
There will also be games, puzzles and trails. The Chapel is open Tuesdays – Saturdays, from 10:30am – 4pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Hunt around the Chapel to find all the pieces to make a little Easter bunny. £1 per bunny, small chocolate included. Drop-in.
There will also be games, puzzles and trails. The Chapel is open Tuesdays – Saturdays, from 10:30am – 4pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Hunt around the Chapel to find all the pieces to make a little Easter bunny. £1 per bunny, small chocolate included. No need to book. Drop-in.
There will also be games, puzzles and trails. The Chapel is open Tuesdays – Saturdays, from 10:30am – 4pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Shoes themed trail at King's Lynn Museum for all visitors to take part in.
Included with museum admission price.No need to book, just drop in.
Information 01553 775001 E: email hidden; JavaScript is required
Bring an egg to life and make a puppet with popular local artist Fred White. Free, drop-in activity.
There will also be games, puzzles and trails. The Chapel is open Tuesdays – Saturdays, from 10:30am – 4pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Shoes themed trail at King's Lynn Museum for all visitors to take part in.
Included with museum admission price.No need to book, just drop in.
Information 01553 775001 E: email hidden; JavaScript is required
Shoes themed trail at King's Lynn Museum for all visitors to take part in.
Included with museum admission price.No need to book, just drop in.
Information 01553 775001 E: email hidden; JavaScript is required
To kick start the Easter break Lynn Museum will be hosting a family event day all about SHOES with some fabulous activities, including object handling & crafts.
There will also be a shoes themed trail available from Tuesday 3rd April - Sunday 8th April for all visitors to take part in.
The day will also give visitors another chance to take a closer look at the temporary exhibition Shoes! which will be running until June 2018.
No need to book, just drop in.
Event included with museum admission price.
Information: 01553 775001 E: email hidden; JavaScript is required
Create a traditional basket using spring flowers and Easter trimmings with Debs Florist. Great activity for children (with accompanying adult). £2.50 per basket, booking essential - last few places remaining.
To book contact the Chapel Tues – Thurs on 01553 774471 or email hidden; JavaScript is required
There will also be games, puzzles and trails. The Chapel is open Tuesdays – Saturdays, from 10:30am – 4pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Create a traditional basket using spring flowers and Easter trimmings with Debs Florist. Great activity for children (with accompanying adult). £2.50 per basket, booking essential - last few places remaining.
To book contact the Chapel Tues – Thurs on 01553 774471 or email hidden; JavaScript is required
There will also be games, puzzles and trails. The Chapel is open Tuesdays – Saturdays, from 10:30am – 4pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Shoes themed trail at King's Lynn Museum for all visitors to take part in.
Included with museum admission price.No need to book, just drop in.
Information 01553 775001 E: email hidden; JavaScript is required
Bach Cantata. Conductor James Hendry - currently Jette Parker Young Artists, Royal Opera House. James has sung with the trust a number of times and conducted the Easter programme in 2016. Tickets £18 from Wells Tourist Information Centre 01328 710885 or online: www.wellsmaltings.org.uk
Shoes themed trail at King's Lynn Museum for all visitors to take part in.
Included with museum admission price.No need to book, just drop in.
Information 01553 775001 E: email hidden; JavaScript is required
For lovers of poetry. Discussion and reading of individual poets - sometimes on a particular theme. Occasionally speakers will be invited - come and read, or just listen.
Entrance £3 on the door. Tea and coffee included.
First Saturday of each month.
Information: Andee 07739 237486 or 01553 773047
Shoes themed trail at King's Lynn Museum for all visitors to take part in.
Included with museum admission price.No need to book, just drop in.
Information 01553 775001 E: email hidden; JavaScript is required
Use recycled materials to create some springtime decorations with popular local artist Fred White.
There will also be games, puzzles and trails. The Chapel is open Tuesdays – Saturdays, from 10:30am – 4pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Stories of Lynn: Norfolk's Forgotten Wives and Mothers
10th April, 2018 –
Stories of Lynn
Saturday Market Place
King's Lynn, PE30 5DQ
Mrs Burney, Mrs Nelson, Mrs Vancouver… who are these forgotten women behind some of Norfolk’s most famous and successful men? Local historian, Alison Gifford, shares fascinating, little known facts about their wives and mothers.
£2.50 per talk, or attend all 3 for £6 – payable on the door at Stories of Lynn
Details: 01553 774297
The latest production from KLODS, King’s Lynn Operatic and Dramatic Society, is Avenue Q, the slightly risqué and adult themed musical suitable for all the family, as long as they are 14+ and not easily offended by aspects of life that are all around us
Featuring the naughtiest puppets in town, brought hilariously to life by a cast of performers, Avenue Q is a Tony Award-winning musical about growing up, dreaming big, and finding your purpose in life.
The storyline presupposes the existence of "monsters" and talking animals, and human actors sing, dance and interact with puppets, both human and non-human, as if they were sentient beings, in a light-hearted, quasi-fantasy environment. The show addresses adult themes that may be deemed inappropriate for younger children, such as racism, pornography, homosexuality and schadenfreude.
Therefore, as a first in KLODS history, we are promoting this Production as “suitable for 14+”
Tickets from the King's Lynn Corn Exchange box office
The latest production from KLODS, King’s Lynn Operatic and Dramatic Society, is Avenue Q, the slightly risqué and adult themed musical suitable for all the family, as long as they are 14+ and not easily offended by aspects of life that are all around us
Featuring the naughtiest puppets in town, brought hilariously to life by a cast of performers, Avenue Q is a Tony Award-winning musical about growing up, dreaming big, and finding your purpose in life.
The storyline presupposes the existence of "monsters" and talking animals, and human actors sing, dance and interact with puppets, both human and non-human, as if they were sentient beings, in a light-hearted, quasi-fantasy environment. The show addresses adult themes that may be deemed inappropriate for younger children, such as racism, pornography, homosexuality and schadenfreude.
Therefore, as a first in KLODS history, we are promoting this Production as “suitable for 14+”
Tickets from the King's Lynn Corn Exchange box office
Step back over 500 years with the team at Lynn Museum, to learn more about the life of medieval people.
There will be various activities to entertain both grown-ups and children.
Why not help create and then try a medieval peasant’s favourite drink, mead; make your own clay tile to take home with you. There will also be a chance to handle objects dating back to the medieval period.
There is no need to book just drop in.
Event included with museum admission price.
Information: 01553 775001 E. email hidden; JavaScript is required
The latest production from KLODS, King’s Lynn Operatic and Dramatic Society, is Avenue Q, the slightly risqué and adult themed musical suitable for all the family, as long as they are 14+ and not easily offended by aspects of life that are all around us
Featuring the naughtiest puppets in town, brought hilariously to life by a cast of performers, Avenue Q is a Tony Award-winning musical about growing up, dreaming big, and finding your purpose in life.
The storyline presupposes the existence of "monsters" and talking animals, and human actors sing, dance and interact with puppets, both human and non-human, as if they were sentient beings, in a light-hearted, quasi-fantasy environment. The show addresses adult themes that may be deemed inappropriate for younger children, such as racism, pornography, homosexuality and schadenfreude.
Therefore, as a first in KLODS history, we are promoting this Production as “suitable for 14+”
Tickets from the King's Lynn Corn Exchange box office
Greyfriars Art Space celebrates ten years: mixed media exhibition
13th April, 2018 –
Greyfriars Art Space
St James Street
PE30 5BZ
Join the artists at the PREVIEW of their tenth anniversary show of their work. Light refreshments will be available.
The exhibition continues to be open from Saturday 14 April to Saturday 28 April,
Everyone welcome and admission is free.
The latest production from KLODS, King’s Lynn Operatic and Dramatic Society, is Avenue Q, the slightly risqué and adult themed musical suitable for all the family, as long as they are 14+ and not easily offended by aspects of life that are all around us
Featuring the naughtiest puppets in town, brought hilariously to life by a cast of performers, Avenue Q is a Tony Award-winning musical about growing up, dreaming big, and finding your purpose in life.
The storyline presupposes the existence of "monsters" and talking animals, and human actors sing, dance and interact with puppets, both human and non-human, as if they were sentient beings, in a light-hearted, quasi-fantasy environment. The show addresses adult themes that may be deemed inappropriate for younger children, such as racism, pornography, homosexuality and schadenfreude.
Therefore, as a first in KLODS history, we are promoting this Production as “suitable for 14+”
Tickets from the King's Lynn Corn Exchange box office
Greyfriars Art Space celebrates ten years: mixed media exhibition
14th April, 2018 –
Greyfriars Art Space
St James Street
PE30 5BZ
Greyfriars Artists celebrate their work The exhibition will continue to be open from Saturday 14 to Saturday 28 April, Mon - Sat, 10am-4pm.
Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
Greyfriars Art Space celebrates ten years: mixed media exhibition
15th April, 2018 –
Greyfriars Art Space
St James Street
PE30 5BZ
Greyfriars Artists celebrate their work The exhibition will continue to be open from Saturday 14 to Saturday 28 April, Mon - Sat, 10am-4pm.
Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
West Norfolk National Trust Association: Thomas Coke and the Grand Tour
15th April, 2018
South Wootton Village Hall
Church Lane, South Wootton
PE30 3LJ
Art historian Anne Roberts follows the grand tour of Europe made by Thomas Coke of Holkham where he bought a wide variety of art for his collection and gleaned the architectural ideas which were to result in the mansion he built on his return.
All wecome, entry £6
Greyfriars Art Space celebrates ten years: mixed media exhibition
16th April, 2018 –
Greyfriars Art Space
St James Street
PE30 5BZ
Greyfriars Artists celebrate their work The exhibition will continue to be open from Saturday 14 to Saturday 28 April, Mon - Sat, 10am-4pm.
Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
Greyfriars Art Space celebrates ten years: mixed media exhibition
17th April, 2018 –
Greyfriars Art Space
St James Street
PE30 5BZ
Greyfriars Artists celebrate their work The exhibition will continue to be open from Saturday 14 to Saturday 28 April, Mon - Sat, 10am-4pm.
Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
The suffragette movement was instrumental in gaining the vote for all men and some women in 1918. Kathy Hipperson tells the story told from within, the story both of those involved in London and here in East Anglia.
Ticket £2.50 payable on the door at Stories of Lynn
Details: 01553 774297
Greyfriars Art Space celebrates ten years: mixed media exhibition
18th April, 2018 –
Greyfriars Art Space
St James Street
PE30 5BZ
Greyfriars Artists celebrate their work The exhibition will continue to be open from Saturday 14 to Saturday 28 April, Mon - Sat, 10am-4pm.
Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
King's Lynn Music Society: St John's College students.
18th April, 2018
Town Hall
Saturday Market Place
PE30 5DQ
Performance by the students of St John's College, Cambridge.
Hear them by becoming a member of the King's Lynn Music Society, annual fee £50 or with a one-off visit for £10, paid on the door. Free to students in full-time education and under 18s.Coffe available from 7pm.
Greyfriars Art Space celebrates ten years: mixed media exhibition
19th April, 2018 –
Greyfriars Art Space
St James Street
PE30 5BZ
Greyfriars Artists celebrate their work The exhibition will continue to be open from Saturday 14 to Saturday 28 April, Mon - Sat, 10am-4pm.
Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
Greyfriars Art Space celebrates ten years: mixed media exhibition
20th April, 2018 –
Greyfriars Art Space
St James Street
PE30 5BZ
Greyfriars Artists celebrate their work The exhibition will continue to be open from Saturday 14 to Saturday 28 April, Mon - Sat, 10am-4pm.
Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
Greyfriars Art Space celebrates ten years: mixed media exhibition
21st April, 2018 –
Greyfriars Art Space
St James Street
PE30 5BZ
Greyfriars Artists celebrate their work The exhibition will continue to be open from Saturday 14 to Saturday 28 April, Mon - Sat, 10am-4pm.
Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
Greyfriars Art Space celebrates ten years: mixed media exhibition
22nd April, 2018 –
Greyfriars Art Space
St James Street
PE30 5BZ
Greyfriars Artists celebrate their work The exhibition will continue to be open from Saturday 14 to Saturday 28 April, Mon - Sat, 10am-4pm.
Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
Learn to jive 1950s style - if you're just out of practice, still come along. No need to bring a partner. Ages 16 -96.
Classes at £5 per person, held on the last Sunday of each month
Information: 01553 773047. Mobile 07739 237486 E: email hidden; JavaScript is required
Greyfriars Art Space celebrates ten years: mixed media exhibition
23rd April, 2018 –
Greyfriars Art Space
St James Street
PE30 5BZ
Greyfriars Artists celebrate their work The exhibition will continue to be open from Saturday 14 to Saturday 28 April, Mon - Sat, 10am-4pm.
Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
Lynn historian, Dr Paul Richards will introduce some of the many fascinating incumbents of the cemetery's tombs in a walk around the site during which he will give a brief history, show where the original chapels were and facts concerning some of the monuments.
The tour is free to members of the Friends of King's Lynn Museum, Non-members £4
Meet at the north side of the cemetery at 2.15pm, parking available.
To book a place, contact Susan Thompson on 01553 675503 email hidden; JavaScript is required
Greyfriars Art Space celebrates ten years: mixed media exhibition
24th April, 2018 –
Greyfriars Art Space
St James Street
PE30 5BZ
Greyfriars Artists celebrate their work The exhibition will continue to be open from Saturday 14 to Saturday 28 April, Mon - Sat, 10am-4pm.
Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
In this ‘Year of the Woman’, Rachael Williams, Learning and Engagement Officer for Stories of Lynn will capture the life and times of Florence Ada Coxon, the first female Mayor of King’s Lynn in 1925. This will set the scene for our present mayor, Councillor Carol Bower to share the delights and challenges of being mayor in 2018.
Ticket £2.50 payable on the door at Stories of Lynn
Details: 01553 774297
Greyfriars Art Space celebrates ten years: mixed media exhibition
25th April, 2018 –
Greyfriars Art Space
St James Street
PE30 5BZ
Greyfriars Artists celebrate their work The exhibition will continue to be open from Saturday 14 to Saturday 28 April, Mon - Sat, 10am-4pm.
Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
Coffee, cake and collections. Discover secrets from our stores with a different theme each month.
Just £1 or free for members. No need to book, just drop in
Marriotts coffee quiz. Lighthearted general knowledge quiz, lots of history, art, literature, nature and science but absolutely no sport nor celebrities. Cash prizes and some booby prizes. £5 entry includes coffee and a cookie.
No need to book. Proceeds to the trust
Greyfriars Art Space celebrates ten years: mixed media exhibition
26th April, 2018 –
Greyfriars Art Space
St James Street
PE30 5BZ
Greyfriars Artists celebrate their work The exhibition will continue to be open from Saturday 14 to Saturday 28 April, Mon - Sat, 10am-4pm.
Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
Film - MY LIFE AS A COURGETTE - Animation, Comedy, Drama
After his mother’s sudden death, Courgette is befriended by a police officer, Raymond, who accompanies him to his new foster home, filled with other orphans his age. At first he struggles to find his place in this at times strange and hostile environment. But with Raymond’s help and his newfound friends, Courgette eventually learns to trust and love, as he searches for a new family of his own. Brought to life through striking character designs and expressive stop-motion animation, the story soars with laughter, sorrow, and joy, and stands as a testament to the resilience of the human heart. Beginning with its debut at Cannes, the film has stirred up an overwhelming response on the festival circuit, taking home top jury and audience prizes at Annecy, Melbourne and Angoulême.
Members free, day memberships available £5 on the door, all welcome.
Greyfriars Art Space celebrates ten years: mixed media exhibition
27th April, 2018 –
Greyfriars Art Space
St James Street
PE30 5BZ
Greyfriars Artists celebrate their work The exhibition will continue to be open from Saturday 14 to Saturday 28 April, Mon - Sat, 10am-4pm.
Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
Seahenge - West Norfolk communities in the early Bronze Age and their beliefs
27th April, 2018
Town Hall
Saturday Market Place
PE30 5DQ
Lecture by Dr Clive Jonathan Bond, Fellow in Archaeology, University of Winchester and chairman of the West Norfolk Archaeological Society.
Hosted by Cllr Carol Bowers, Mayor of the Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk. Proceeds to the RNLI. Tickets £6 from TIC King's Lynn, 01553 763046 and Hunstanton Lifeboat Station Shop 01485 535758. Refreshments available.
Greyfriars Art Space celebrates ten years: mixed media exhibition
28th April, 2018 –
Greyfriars Art Space
St James Street
PE30 5BZ
Greyfriars Artists celebrate their work The exhibition will continue to be open from Saturday 14 to Saturday 28 April, Mon - Sat, 10am-4pm.
Everyone is welcome and admission is free.
The 'Northumbrian Renaissance" of the 7th and 8th centuries saw a remarkable flourishing of art and learning. Tutor, Margaret Forrester will examine in particular the Lindisfarne Gospels, Ruthwell Cross and Frank's Casket.
£15 per person - coffee and tea provided. Participants are invited to bring a contribution to a communal meal - but for those not wishing to do so there are numerous food outlets within easy walking distance.
In conjunction with GroundWorks Gallery and its Trash Art Exhibition, King's Lynn Community Cinema Club will be screening the film Trashed, a documentary narrated by Jeremy Irons. Tickets £6 to include refreshments, on the door.
In the afternoon from 2pm - 6pm there will be a discussion The Art and Politics of Trash in which creative and resourceful options for waste will be examined and speakers will include exhibiting artists.
Tickets £6 to include refreshments.
Joint ticket for discussion and film £10. Details: GroundWork Gallery 17 Purfleet St King's Lynn PE30 1ER. 01553 340714 E: mail@groundworkgallery
Guided Walk, Historic Lynn: King's Lynn Town Guides
1st May, 2018
Stories of Lynn
Saturday Market Place
King's Lynn, PE30 5DQ
Beginning at the Saturday Market Place and ending at the Tuesday Market Place, this walk shows the development of the Town, its power and wealth, from 1100 to the present day and takes in familiar
and less familiar buildings. Meet outside Stories of Lynn
All walks last approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours
Information and tickets from: King’s Lynn Tourist information Centre, The Custom House Tel: 01553 763044
Regular guided walks are offered at: Adults £5; Concessions £4; Children £1
In the event of a walk being oversubscribed, preference will be given to ticket holders
Guided Walk, Historic Lynn: King's Lynn Town Guides
4th May, 2018
Stories of Lynn
Saturday Market Place
King's Lynn, PE30 5DQ
Beginning at the Saturday Market Place and ending at the Tuesday Market Place, this walk shows the development of the Town, its power and wealth, from 1100 to the present day and takes in familiar
and less familiar buildings. Meet outside Stories of Lynn
All walks last approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours
Information and tickets from: King’s Lynn Tourist information Centre, The Custom House Tel: 01553 763044
Regular guided walks are offered at: Adults £5; Concessions £4; Children £1
In the event of a walk being oversubscribed, preference will be given to ticket holders
For lovers of poetry. Discussion and reading of individual poets - sometimes on a particular theme. Occasionally speakers will be invited - come and read, or just listen.
Entrance £3 on the door. Tea and coffee included.
First Saturday of each month.
Information: Andee 07739 237486 or 01553 773047
Guided Walk, Historic Lynn: King's Lynn Town Guides
5th May, 2018
Stories of Lynn
Saturday Market Place
King's Lynn, PE30 5DQ
Beginning at the Saturday Market Place and ending at the Tuesday Market Place, this walk shows the development of the Town, its power and wealth, from 1100 to the present day and takes in familiar
and less familiar buildings. Meet outside Stories of Lynn
All walks last approximately 90 minutes to 2 hours
Information and tickets from: King’s Lynn Tourist information Centre, The Custom House Tel: 01553 763044
Regular guided walks are offered at: Adults £5; Concessions £4; Children £1
In the event of a walk being oversubscribed, preference will be given to ticket holders
George 'Tommo' King's Kingswingers playing foot-tapping, jazzy tunes including Pennies from Heaven, Satin Doll' and Doctor Jazz.
Interval refreshments.
No admission charge but donations requested for the church.
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Lynn Museum afternoon talk: My Stories of Lynn
