True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum

True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum True's Yard is virtually all that remains of King's Lynn's old fishing community in the North End.

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 yard with Grade 2 Listed fisherfolk cottages, There is also a Victorian smokehouse and fishing boat on s

ite. 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 event.

06/08/2026

Oh, there is much feeling to paint... 🤣 Children still on holiday... need to say more? 😁"

We still have places left on our afternoon session today. Pebble art and decorating paper plates. The latter will be sub...
04/08/2026

We still have places left on our afternoon session today. Pebble art and decorating paper plates. The latter will be submitted to our art competition with prizes for the winner!

Here's a sneak peak of our Autumn True's Talks series. Registration opens 4th August at 10am. Thanks once again to our ...
22/07/2026

Here's a sneak peak of our Autumn True's Talks series. Registration opens 4th August at 10am. Thanks once again to our incredible speakers.

22/07/2026

Each week we're going to have a different theme
29th July Environment Week
Activities
Spotter Trail- learn all about bugs and maybe spot some in our garden.
Hapa Zoma - the Japanese art of hammering flowers with mallets to make beautiful art.
Summer Scents- using herbs and plants from our garden you can make your own scent creations.
4th August - Art Week
Make some artworks to form a collage in the Museum.
Pebble Art- design your own artwork on a pebble to take home.
12th August -History Week
Victorian Toys and Games
New Rat Trail- can you find them all?!
18th August - Craft Week
Summer Crafts to enjoy

Each drop in session is just a £1+ 1 free accompanying adult
Sessions are Session 1 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Session 2 1pm - 3pm
Additional charge for more adults. This is so we can maximise spaces for children to enjoy the activities and help subsidise the cost of the materials.
For more details call 01553 770479 or email [email protected]

21/07/2026

The schools are off and children are free, but we shall still find a little window to escape for a bit, to unwind, to create, and to recharge🤗

With the Museum's 35th anniversary this year it is good to look back to how it all began. As a simple travelling exhibit...
18/07/2026

With the Museum's 35th anniversary this year it is good to look back to how it all began. As a simple travelling exhibition with a vision that now we are all familiar with as reality but so easily could have been lost forever.
To have found a new piece of the lost North End this year with the discoveries in the Yard has been a gift we weren't expecting.

As part of 's Lynn Festival we're hosting a pop-up performance by Magpie Lane. 10am on Monday 20th July. Free refreshmen...
15/07/2026

As part of 's Lynn Festival we're hosting a pop-up performance by Magpie Lane. 10am on Monday 20th July. Free refreshments.

Address

True's Yard Fisherfolk Museum, North Street
King's Lynn
PE301QW

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+441553770479

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