Welcome to King’s Lynn
Are you relocating to King’s Lynn? Here are some important information to note from someone who relocated from Nigeria to King’s Lynn.
King’s Lynn is the capital of West Norfolk with its rich and fascinating maritime heritage. King’s Lynn is made up of West Lynn, a small part on the west bank, and linked to the town centre by one of the oldest ferries in the country. Other parts of King’s Lynn include Gaywood, North Lynn, South Lynn and Fairstead. All within a radius of 2 miles to the Town Centre and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. At the heart of the medieval old Town centre are the Tuesday Market Place and the Saturday Market Place.
HOUSING
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Getting a house in Kings Lynn will range from £500 to £900 for a one-bedroom to three-bedroom house respectively with most facilities of affluent lifestyle including a garden. A thorough house search on www.rightmove.com, www.zoopla.com, www.gumtree.com , will provide a wide variety of options. Factors affecting price include furnished/unfurnished, proximity to train station or QEH, new/old building, etc.
SCHOOLS
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There are certain factors to consider before making this decision:
- Age of child/ children
- Geographical location
- School preference e.g. Private, Public, Catholic, Church of England
- Needs of the Child/Children
- Ofsted rating of the School (Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills primary whose job is to inspect and regulate services that care for children and young people. The better the score the better the services)
- Schools within or outside your catchment area which is mainly based on your distance to school.
You could go on Norfolk county website link provided below, click on Kings Lynn situated on the left side of the map, this will bring up a list of schools in the Kings Lynn area (http://csapps.norfolk.gov.uk/schoolfinder/displaysearch.asp). Placing your postcode on the school finder search button brings up a list of schools in your catchment area. That might be a good starting point, make about 3 choices, look up their websites, check out their ratings, see if they meet your needs, arrange a school tour/visit, make up your mind then contact them either through the county by filling out their application form or directly through the school.
Place of Worship
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On my arrival to King’s Lynn, I began an online search for churches in Kings Lynn with an idea of what my ideal church would be. After trying three different churches, a friend of mine finally invited me to her church – The Kings Glory Church (www.tkg.church) and I just knew I was home. TKG is a place I can best describe as: where the undiluted word of God is shared, a safe haven and a family church. The support and love I received were unreal. So if you’re looking for a place of worship, where you encounter God and you experience His manifest presence, search no further. The Kings Glory Church is the place to be. Here is helpful link of a list of churches in Kings Lynn. http://www.kingslynnonline.com/attractions/churches-in-kings-lynn
shopping
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Though a small town, common African foodstuff are available in King’s Lynn. Okra, Egusi, rice, yam, plantain, goat meat, Garri, stockfish, etc can be found at 2 shops – Spice Market which is located on Gayton Road and Osmos Store at the town centre. Depending on your location, Aldi, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrison’s, etc are sufficient for grocery shopping. Most major department stores can be found in King’s Lynn including Next, M&S, Debenhams, Primark, TK Maxx, etc. You can get high quality used and new household items at a reduced price from the British Heart Foundation. Other shops for household items are Matalan and The Range.
TRANSPORTATION
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In and around King’s Lynn, you could travel by bus. You could purchase a week’s bus ticket (NHS staff get 10% discount). Bus 34 runs from the bus station to Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Please visit www.lynxbus.co.uk for more information. The most popular taxi services are King’s Abbey Taxis and Connect Cars. Make sure to book your cabs very early before your trip to avoid disappointments.
Places to visit
