The Walks
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Image:Kings-lynn-walks-and-red-mount.JPGThe Walks is the premier urban park in King's Lynn, Norfolk.
History
The Walks were originally established in the 18th century."[http://www.thewalks.co.uk/history.html#chrono The Walks History Timeline]", The Walks Restoration Project
Landmarks
= Red Mount Chapel =
Sitting in the centre of The Walks is the Red Mount chapel, also known as 'Our Lady's Chapel' it is a Grade I listed building.{{NHLE |num=1195403 |date= |accessdate=8 June 2010}} It was built in the 15th century to contain a relic of the Virgin, but was also used by pilgrims on their way to Walsingham.Francis Frith's "Around King's Lynn" by Barry Pardue, page 48 – {{ISBN|1-85937-334-8}}. It was built by Robert Corraunce on instructions from the Prior of Lynn. The inner core is divided into 3 storeys and there is an additional cross-shaped ashlar building in Ancaster stone on top.Francis Frith's "Around King's Lynn" by Barry Pardue, page 49 – {{ISBN|1-85937-334-8}} The Red Mount was the subject of a painting by Thomas Baines.{{cite web |url=https://artuk.org/discover/artworks/red-mount-kings-lynn-norfolk-323 |title=Red Mount, King's Lynn, Norfolk|work=Art UK |accessdate=3 September 2011}}
Features
The park features footpaths, a bandstand, children's play areas, public toilets, a kiosk, picnicking and a historic chapel. The Walks is also the name of the football ground where King's Lynn Town F.C. play, located adjacent to the park.
Events
King's Lynn parkrun takes place every Saturday morning at 9 am.{{cite web | url=http://www.parkrun.org.uk/kingslynn/course/ | title=Course | King's Lynn parkrun }}
The football ground has games most weekends and is located adjacent to the park hosting games for King's Lynn Town F.C.
References
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External links
- [http://www.thewalks.co.uk/ The Walks Restoration Project Homepage]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20060926054531/http://www.edp24.co.uk/Content/Postcard_From/2004/walks_kingslynn.asp EDP24: The Walks Guide]
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Category:Parks and open spaces in Norfolk
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