With so many things to do in King’s Lynn this festive season you’ll be spoilt for choice. There’s something for everyone from fantastic food to great shopping and family fun. You can make the most of everything the historic town centre has to offer including a fascinating maritime heritage and museums to explore.
At Discover King’s Lynn we want to help you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year in the town centre. So we thought we’d share 12 things to do in King’s Lynn this festive season.
12 ideas for things to do in King’s Lynn with a festive twist!
The elves have been busy decorating King’s Lynn to make it extra Christmassy and brighter than ever!
At Discover King’s Lynn we’ve collaborated with the Vancouver Quarter to bring you some special festive installations.
Meet a human-sized gingerbread family outside the former Argos building and pose inside an illuminated, walkthrough present on Tuesday Market Place. Both brilliant opportunities for selfies!
The Discover King’s Lynn team would love to see your selfies, share using the hashtag #DKLchristmas.
A pit stop in a coffee shop is a great way to refresh yourself during a shopping trip.
Why not enjoy a gingerbread latte or a luxurious hot chocolate in one of King’s Lynn’s coffee shops and cafes? Make sure you indulge in a sweet treat while you’re there!
Lots of establishments have takeaway options so you can have a hot drink on the go if you prefer.
The annual pantomime tops the list of things to do in King’s Lynn at Christmas. A trip to a panto is fun for all the family. Oh, yes, it is!
Beauty and the Beast is taking centre stage at the King’s Lynn Corn Exchange providing festive cheer and lots of giggles until Friday 31st December. To find out more and to book visit the Corn Exchange website.
King’s Lynn shops and businesses have pulled out all the stops to create fabulous festive window displays for Discover King’s Lynn’s Festive Window Competition.
If you’re popping into the town centre to shop for a last minute gift or stocking fillers take a look at their fabulous creations. Why not stay for longer and follow the Festive Window Trail?
Get ready for some family fun with our Festive Window Trail and be in with a chance of winning amazing prizes from King’s Lynn businesses.
Prizes include a family ticket to Beauty and the Beast, a family voucher for the Majestic Cinema and vouchers for independent stores of your choosing.
Collect a trail sheet from the Tourist Information Centre and answer 13 questions correctly to be entered into our prize draw.
The trail competition runs from 17th December until 8th January. Find out more on our What’s On page. Good luck!
For many of us the Christmas season isn’t complete without going to a carol service.
From Family Christingle Services to Midnight Mass there are lots of services you can attend at churches in the town centre including King’s Lynn Minster on Saturday Market Place.
Check details of services and times with the churches.
We know it’s the festive season when the Christmas movies start to appear on TV. Cinemas in King’s Lynn have a packed schedule of films you can enjoy throughout the holidays.
The Majestic Cinema and the Corn Exchange Cinema are showing ‘A Boy Called Christmas’ and ‘West Side Story.’
Visit the cinema websites for full details of What’s On.
The town centre offers so much choice when it comes to eating out, from national chain restaurants to independent eateries serving a wide range of British favourites and international food.
King’s Lynn restaurants have decked the halls with lights and decorations so that you can get in the Christmas spirit while you enjoy a delicious festive meal.
In the light of recent advice from the UK Government, we ask you to consider cautiousness when socialising before Christmas, and after. Let’s take care of each other.
Visit our Discover Local listings to find out more about food and drink in King’s Lynn.
So, you shopped till you dropped before Christmas buying gifts for friends and family. Now it’s all about you!
Treat yourself in the sales. King’s Lynn shops include big high street names and independent retailers. Whatever you fancy – jewellery, clothes, food, homeware, beauty products, sportswear, shoes, toys, books and more – you can find it in the town centre.
Visit our Discover Local listings for details of clothing and retail in King’s Lynn.
A walk after Christmas dinner is as traditional as tinsel and turkey! If you’re looking for things to do in King’s Lynn, a winter walk could be just the thing. Wrap up warm and explore the town centre, there’s lots to discover.
You can stroll through history in King’s Lynn. The town centre boasts impressive historic buildings, many of which reflect King’s Lynn’s rich maritime heritage. Must-sees include the iconic Custom House on the Purfleet Quay, King’s Lynn Town Hall and the Merchants’ Houses dotted around the town centre. Walk along the picturesque quayside and take in the sights.
The Christmas break is the ideal opportunity to visit one of the museums in King’s Lynn. Lynn Museum and Stories of Lynn are open between Christmas and New Year.
In Lynn Museum you can find out about the 4000 year old timber monument ‘Seahenge’ and stand in a full size replica. This fascinating museum takes you through the history of King’s Lynn and includes displays of colourful Victorian Fairground Gallopers.
Stories of Lynn tells of 800 years of King’s Lynn’s history and has fascinating objects on display including the ornately decorated 14th century King John Cup. You can visit the Old Gaol House where some of Lynn’s most notorious citizens were imprisoned.
Check opening times with museums.
However you are planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve, retailers and businesses in King’s Lynn can help you have a night to remember.
You could book a meal in a King’s Lynn restaurant or buy some food to enjoy at home. With an array of restaurants, takeaway options and food retailers to choose from in the town centre you’re sure to find something to delight your tastebuds.
For more information about food and drink visit our Discover Local listings.
The festive break is the perfect time to sit back and relax. It’s also an ideal time to look ahead to the new year.
Grab your favourite tipple – mulled wine, festive fizz or a flavoured coffee – and head to the Discover King’s Lynn website. We’ve got a whole host of ideas for things to do in King’s Lynn to inspire you for your next day out.
Our handy Guide features information on Heritage, Arts & Culture, Food & Drink, Accommodation, Retail, Hair & Beauty and Professional Services.
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We look forward to welcoming you to King’s Lynn town centre soon, even on the coldest of days you’re assured of a warm welcome.
Happy Holidays from The Discover King’s Lynn team.