Historic Church Tours 2018 - King's Lynn and the Fens - BOOKINGS CLOSED
This one-day tour of Norfolk takes in England's largest chapel as well as some of our most rural historic churches.
What better place to begin our tour than at St Mary’s, Islington? This church is almost unique amongst our collection as it is a partial ruin. The church building dates from the 14th-century, with a chancel and romantic buttressed and battlemented tower that still retain their roofs.
Our second stop, St Mary the Virgin, Wiggenhall, stands in a watery landscape on the River Ouse. Inside we will discover up close its intricate woodcarvings, life-size marble effigies and brilliantly coloured panels.
A short drive from St Mary the Virgin is the handsome old church of St Andrew’s, Walpole. This marshland church was built in the 15th-century on an older site where Roman and Medieval remains have been found.
To demonstrate the full breadth of our collection, no visit to this part of the country would be complete without a visit to St Nicholas’ Chapel, King’s Lynn, the largest chapel in England. We will explore the 900-year history of this town-centre jewel, which contains large, magnificent windows and monuments to the merchants, seamen, mayors and others who have shaped this town’s life. There is plenty to discover: will you find the ledger stone dedicated to ‘Robinson Cruso’?
We finish the day at St Margaret’s, King’s Lynn, a parish church which was built towards the end of the 11th century. The church was dedicated as King’s Lynn Minister in 2011 and plays an active role in the local community.
Meeting point and timings: Meet at King’s Lynn train station at 10.00, returning to the train station by 18.00.
What is included: One-day coach tours include lunch, entrance fees to non-CCT sites where appropriate, and travel to and from the named station to each of the listed sites.
How to book: The easiest way to book is online, simply click on the ‘Book Now’ button above and complete the online booking process. Alternatively, download and print a booking form, returning it to us at ‘The Churches Conservation Trust, Society House, 8 All Saints Street, London, N1 9RL’, or call us on 0800 206 1463 (Mon-Fri; 09.30-17.00).
Once your booking has been processed, you will be sent a booking confirmation. Your tour itinerary, which will provide you with more detailed tour information including approximate timings of the day, will be sent to you 7-10 days before the start of the tour.
Please note: On all of our tours there is at the very least a fair amount of walking, quite often over worn and uneven surfaces. They are not suitable for anyone with difficulties with everyday walking and stair climbing. All tour details are correct at the time of publication. In the event that details are changed, guests will be notified as soon as possible.
If you have any concerns or questions relating to the tour then please call us on 0800 206 1463 or email us at [email protected].