Custom House

The Custom House sits right on King's Lynn's waterfront, a handsome Georgian building that speaks to the town's serious maritime past. Built in 1683, it's one of those places where you can actually feel the weight of centuries - merchants and sea captains would have walked these same stones, haggling over spice shipments and Baltic timber.

Inside, the building itself is the main draw. The architecture is proper impressive if you care about that sort of thing - high ceilings, period details, the kind of craftsmanship you don't see in modern construction. There's a working quay right outside where you can still watch boats come and go, which adds genuine atmosphere rather than feeling like a museum piece.

It's worth an hour if you're into Georgian history or maritime heritage. Kids might find it a bit dry unless they're genuinely interested in how trade worked centuries ago. The real charm is soaking up the riverside setting and imagining what King's Lynn was like when it actually moved goods around the world.

If you're staying at Kings Lynn Caravan & Camping Park, it's barely a walk away - under three miles. Sandringham Camping and Caravanning Club Site makes a good base too if you want to combine this with visits to the royal estate nearby. Spring and autumn tend to be best for exploring the riverside without the tourist crush.