Greenland Fishery

Open 11:00 – 15:00

From 1 pm: Visits at Greenland Fishery will be interspersed with short informal concerts of Renaissance and original music inspired by Greenland Fishery and its frescos. There will also be a chance to talk about the music and on-going plans for a small music centre for early and contemporary music linked by the coastal environment of this very special building, as well as a first look at some of the restoration work made possible by Historic England HARCF funding.

The Greenland Fishery dates from 1605, originally the property of a wealthy trader and Mayor of Lynn, John Atkin. He had the house built for his family and it was designed to be a place for lavish entertaining. After three generations of the Atkins, the house has had many uses: a whaling pub, a bakery and a museum. It is still a fine example of 17th-century domestic architecture, and a great rarity in King’s Lynn. Highlights of the building are the early 17th-century wall paintings and painted wood panelling.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

1100-1500

Location & directions

Greenland Fishery, Bridge Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 5AB

Contact on day:

Kim Leonard

Telephone number:

+447985673935

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

No wheelchair access.

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