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Information on the Walks, an historic urban park in the heart of King’s Lynn

The Walks

King's Lynn

Information on the Walks, an historic urban park in the heart of King’s Lynn

The Walks is an area of national importance. It was designated a Grade II listed Landscape in 1998 by English Heritage. Parks such as this, laid out for formal pleasure, only became common in the middle of the 19th Century.

St James park, the area that encloses the Fountain, is very much in this context, and was laid out in 1902-03. However, the wider area of The Walks had a different and earlier origin. It was first conceived not as a municipal park, but as a single promenade for the citizens to get away from the smell, grime and bustle of the town centre.

The remaining area of the Walks evolved over time between c.1686 and 1930, when the Walks predominately resembled the layout recognised today.

Entrances can be found at:

Tennyson Road
Extons Road
Saint James Road

Facilities and features

toilets
kiosk (seasonal openings vary)
play area for under 12’s
play area for over 12’s
a parkour unit
a multi use games area
the Red Mount Chapel
Bandstand

Parking

Parking for The Walks is available at the St James Multi-storey car park, which is only five minutes away on foot. For more information please see our car parks in King’s Lynn page.

Accessibility

The park is flat with tarmac paths throughout, entrances are level. RNIB React unit is located opposite the Red Mount Chapel.