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Visit True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum car-free
It’s easy to reach True’s Yard in central Kings Lynn car-free.
There are transport links from the Brecks, Fens, beaches and cities. Fakenham, Dereham and Hunstanton are each about an hour away by bus. There are also buses from Swaffham (about 35 mins) and the Wells-next-the-Sea (105 mins).
Trains run straight to Kings Lynn from London Kings Cross (about 115 mins), Cambridge (50 mins) and Ely (35 mins). At Ely, there are connections from Thetford, Peterborough and Norwich.
Check our recommended route for step-by-step directions and use our journey planner to get the best route from where you are.
Enjoy 50% off the current entry price, with proof you arrived by train, bus, bike or foot. (Therefore adults £1.75, concessions and children £1.50.)
National Route 1, the North Norfolk Coast Cycleway passes nearby. Plan your cycle route here.
A weird walk in Kings Lynn begins at True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum and you can also take a Workhouse Walk or The Elizabeth Trail.
The Cross Norfolk Trail along the Nar Valley and Peter Scott Walk pass nearby.
Kings Lynn has a taxi rank. Book ahead wit: Station: 01553 777 788, Kings Lynn: 01553 763 636 or Connect: 01553 776 633.
When you travel by train, a Kings Lynn PlusBus ticket offers unlimited bus travel around the town. A group of 3 or more can save 34% on train travel with a GroupSave ticket. Find more offers at Great Northern railway.
Travel Norfolk Fusion Day tickets are accepted by bus operators across the county. A range of tickets are available offering unlimited travel on all Lynx Buses (buses 36, 35, 34, 49 and 49A, 37), First Eastern Counties (buses A, B and C) and Coach Services (bus 40).
Here’s some information on access to attractions, buses and trains, and here’s some information on accessibility at True’s Yard.
The scenic Coastliner bus runs to Kings Lynn from Wells-next-the-Sea and Hunstanton.
Getting to True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum car-free
Here's our recommended route to True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum. To get bus and train times and walking routes use our journey planner.
By train
There are direct trains to Kings Lynn from Downham Market (about 15 mins), Ely (35 mins) Cambridge (50 mins) and London Kings Cross (115 mins). At Ely there are connecting trains from Thetford (25 mins), Peterborough (40 mins) and Norwich (60 mins).
It’s a 10-minute walk from the train station to True’s Yard. Our journey planner will show you train and bus times and walking routes.
From Wells-next-the-Sea and Hunstanton by bus
Coastliner bus 36 stops close to True’s Yard and runs from Hunstanton (about 55 mins) and Wells-next-the-Sea (105 mins). Buses are regular. Hop off at Austin Fields on John Kennedy Road. It’s then about a 5-minute stroll. Our journey planner will show you train and bus times and walking routes. (From Hunstanton you can also catch bus 35 and bus 34 to Kings Lynn.)
From Swaffam, Dereham, Peterborough and Norwich by bus
Buses A, B and C run to Kings Lynn from Swaffham (45 mins, buses A, B and C), Dereham (75 mins, buses A, B and C), Peterborough (85 mins, buses A, B and C) and Norwich (110 mins, buses A, B and C). Buses run frequently (fewer on Sundays). Hop off at the Transport Interchange. It’s then about a 10-minute stroll. Our journey planner will show you the best route from where you are.
From Fakenham by bus
Bus 49 and bus 49A to Kings Lynn run a few times per day and take 60 minutes. Coastliner bus 36 runs more regularly, but takes 80 minutes. Our journey planner will show you the best route from where you are.
By bus from other towns
Bus 37 stops nearby. Buses leave from Paradise Road regularly (none on Sundays). The journey takes about 30 minutes. Hope off at Kings Lynn transport interchange. It’s then a 5-10 minute stroll.
About True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum
True’s Yard is a socially driven tourist attraction, community hub and education centre located in the North End of King's Lynn.
The Museum aims for visitors to discover and enjoy King's Lynn’s North End past and present through its remarkable heritage assets. At its heart is the last surviving fisherfolk yard with two late 18th century cottages, which are grade 2 listed buildings. There is also a Victorian smokehouse and fishing boat on site.
The Museum runs temporary exhibitions, lunchtime talks, family and local history classes and tours of the North End. You can also drop by to visit the Museum’s gift shop or enjoy a delicious slice of cake in our Georgian panelled tearoom - perfect for meetups and available to hire for events.
For any queries about visiting contact True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum on 01553770479 or info@truesyard.co.uk
Address: True’s Yard Fisherfolk Museum, North Street, King’s Lynn, PE30 1QW. Visit Website