St Nicholas' Chapel, King's Lynn, Norfolk

Details

Accessibility

"Please note that due to the historic nature of our buildings the floors and surfaces may be worn and uneven.  Please take care while enjoying the building. 

There is ramp access to the south porch entrance and accessible toilet facilities."

Brief description

"Nine centuries of treasures in the largest Chapel in England

From the tip of its nineteenth-century spire to its Norman foundations, everything about this town centre chapel is dazzling. Light floods from its magnificent windows into the interior. The vividly coloured picture panels to the east depict 32 scenes from the life of Jesus. Monuments from the seventeenth and eighteenth-centuries, some with startlingly lifelike painted figures, celebrate King's Lynn's seamen, merchants, mayors and shopkeepers and illustrate the town's long history as a busy commercial centre and port.

Among these monuments is a marble urn designed by the famous Scottish architect Robert Adam. The carved woodwork is of such quality that some of it is now in the V&A Museum, but in the Medieval stalls you can still see a collection of creatures that make the green man look tame. Up in the fifteenth-century wooden roof, carved angels with outstretched wings sing and play musical instruments.

At your feet is a fantastic collection of ledger stones. The consistory court in the north-west corner of the chapel is a very rare survival. This dates from 1617 and was where the Archdeacon would judge cases relating to church law."

Address

St Ann's Street, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 1LT

Email

Phone

Website

http://www.stnicholaskingslynn.org.uk/

https://www.visitchurches.org.uk/visit/church-listing/st-nicholas-chapel-kings-lynn.html

http://www.norfolkchurches.co.uk/lynnnicholas/lynnnicholas.htm

Directions

The chapel is to the North of the centre of King’s Lynn on St. Ann’s Street, follow the green signposts located throughout the town.

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

Transport

King's Lynn Train Station (10 minute walk)

King's Lynn Bus Station (10 minute walk)

Amenities

"During opening hours our dedicated team of Visitor Welcome Volunteers are always happy to help should you need any information or assistance during your visit.

The building is heated, with wifi, toilet facilities and a kitchenette.

The Father Henry Willis organ was refurbished in 2018, the tower has a rehung ring of eight bells and there is a Bechstein piano. 

 Venue Hire:

The Chapel is available to hire for concerts, performances, exhibitions, markets and social or corporate events, all with a range of catering and refreshment options should you require.  The building offers a magnificent setting for any occasion and acoustic properties are excellent.

Staging may also be hired by seperate arrangement with King's Lynn Festival Chorus.

If you would like to enquire about venue hire please email us at kingslynn@thecct.org.uk or call 01553 774471"