Custom House
Custom House
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Surreyman
Woking, UK161 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
The Custom House is a delight in itself, and especially so in its historic and attractive river location. And it is just one of many such delights along the suggested town walks, mainly between the main car park and the Cathedral. These very uncrowded areas are 100% wrap-around 12th. century-plus Hanseatic buildings through to 18th century sea trading complexes. Few startling single buildings as such, but just a feeling that you're wandering through time and history without a single modern building in sight. Wonderful!
Written October 17, 2023
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tinkle_24
Northampton, UK1,781 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
A significant building by the quayside. We were not able to get inside although we are aware there are interesting exhibits. Lots of models of old boats used in the past. On the exterior, building has a glass facade and rather unusual in shape.
Written July 5, 2024
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Andrew G
Worcester, UK237 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
I came here many years ago to work on the BBC tv programme 'David Copperfield'. I fell in love with the Custom House then, and was rather sad that it was never seen in all our shots of the quay. The director would have his reasons I suppose - maybe just too iconic - too recognisable? (They're coming back to do a remake I gather - will it get star status this time I wonder?)
Iconic it certainly is, a symbol of the great trading days of this very important Hanseatic port. Perhaps odd that such a pretty building (I can't think of another word) should be associated with the hard-nosed business of collecting revenue.
Whatever else you do in King's Lynn, do not miss this lovely, perfect building in its virtually unspoilt quayside setting!
Iconic it certainly is, a symbol of the great trading days of this very important Hanseatic port. Perhaps odd that such a pretty building (I can't think of another word) should be associated with the hard-nosed business of collecting revenue.
Whatever else you do in King's Lynn, do not miss this lovely, perfect building in its virtually unspoilt quayside setting!
Written July 8, 2018
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killemall
Leigh-on Sea, UK90 contributions
Jun 2016 • Couples
We went to The Custom House to find some information regarding the town and surrounding area (never having visited before) and were greeted by a woman who seemed to have got out of bed on the wrong side. When we asked about the origins of the name King's Lynn and the meaning of the word Lynn, it was as though we'd asked for the woman's lungs in exchange for the information. SHOCK! HORROR! Her attitude was hostile to the point of rudeness, her body language spelt out disdain and superciliousness and she was a very poor representative of the town. Take a tip, lady. You may not LIKE dealing with people's enquiries, you may not LIKE having to go to the trouble of imparting your superior knowledge, you may not LIKE having to be nice to visitors - but those visitors are among the reasons you earn a living. You are PAID to do these things. If you don't LIKE doing these things, if they are beneath you - then either change your attitude, or - preferably - move on to another job. Gassing badgers would be an ideal career move for you, I'd imagine.
Written June 11, 2016
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186382Allan2007
Aldeburgh, UK16 contributions
Sept 2014 • Couples
A lot of historical facts to be learnt and being in the centre of the town by the quay, its an easy access.
Written October 4, 2014
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Swedishtomcat
Diss, UK4,478 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
Downstairs is the tourist office and upstairs, for a modest entry fee, is a small museum. Its okay and takes a few minutes to wander around. Nice views over the harbour and river from upstairs.
Written November 21, 2013
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041014a
King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom9 contributions
Sept 2012 • Family
Unrelated exhibits that are out of place for a maritime museum. You get precious little for your entrance fee. The interior is dusty and could do with a good clean as well. Nice building, shame about the contents!
Written September 16, 2012
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George L
Preston, UK666 contributions
Jul 2022
The Custom House is beautifully nestled on the Purfleet Quay. It is a very elegant building and an important part of King's Lynn maritime history.
Written July 23, 2022
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Lisa
Adelaide, Australia126 contributions
Jul 2019
We stumbled across a fair happening one sunny afternoon. The custom house was overflowing on to the square. We grabbed a window seat and watched all the activities, dancing, band playing. Great G&T's
Written August 6, 2019
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Michael C
Derby, UK1,981 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
The ground floor of this building is used as the Tourist Information Office whose staff are friendly and helpful. On the upper two floors is a fascinating exhibition about the buildings history which we enjoyed exploring. At only £1 for entrance, it was an informative experience.
Written November 24, 2017
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howardjohnson1226
Sonoma County, California
In 1954 as an architectural student I did a measured drawing of the exterior façade of the Custom House They consisted of two sheets on high quality drawing paper in pencil. One showing the entire elevation and the other a detail of part of the front elevation. Years later I had them framed. I am now in my 80's and it occurred to me that the Custom House might be interested to have them for display. I can send a photograph of them. Thank you.
Written February 24, 2017
I don't see why not. Why don't you contact them? The address and phone number are on the main TA page in the usual place.
Written February 25, 2017
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