St George's Guildhall

21/04/2025

Calling all budding young artists 🎨

Join our fortnightly creative sessions starting 26 April until 19 July, 11 am –12:30 pm 🌟

Wear clothes that can get messy and let your imagination run wild 🎉
Only £20 per child for the entire term (booking essential) 🖌️

stgeorgesguildhall.com/event/dragon-arts-saturday-art-club-3/

14/04/2025

Shakespeare’s Big Birthday Show at King’s Lynn Town Hall 🏰

Join Quill and Inkling Theatre Company for “Shakespearean Shenanigans” this weekend (April 19th) 🎉

A family-friendly theatre adventure packed with humour, improvisation, and interactive fun 🎭

🎟️ Performances at 11am and 2pm, free tickets (booking essential) - https://bit.ly/4cjbkkw

Location: King’s Lynn Town Hall, Saturday Market Place, PE30 5DQ

07/04/2025

Get ready for a topsy-turvy half term, Alice-in-Wonderland style 🎩🐇

Tuesday 8 April (10am-1pm): Alice-in-Wonderland Dragon Arts Holiday Club 🐉
Suitable for ages 5-11 🎨

Wednesday 9 April (10:30am-11:45am & 12:30pm-1:45pm): Alice-in-Wonderland Family Session 🍵
Suitable for ages 4–11 (accompanying adult required) 🌟

Thursday 10 April (10am-4pm): Alice-in-Wonderland Play-in-a-Day 🎭
Suitable for ages 9–16 🕺

🎟️ Find out more and book your spaces online -stgeorgesguildhall.com/whats-on/

24/03/2025

Calling all Home Educators! Join us in celebrating Shakespeare Week this Wednesday with a FREE workshop exploring the story of Twelfth Night through music, dance and design! Please note, this is a drop-off session.

Wednesday 26th March 2025
1pm - 3pm
Shakespeare Barn, St. George's Guildhall
Tickets are free but must be booked on www.stgeorgesguildhall.com

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk News & Events Home Education Norfolk UK. King's Lynn Festival Xen Arts St George's Guildhall

24/03/2025

Wow! What a fabulous start to Shakespeare Week in schools! A huge thank you to West Lynn Primary for a fun day of music, dance, design and, of course, Shakespeare! Jane and Shannon from St George's Guildhall , Anna from King's Lynn Festival and Xenoula from Xen Arts are looking forward to continuing to bring Shakespeare to schools in West Norfolk this week!

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk News & Events

19/03/2025

Art in Focus 🎨

As we look back on the fantastic exhibitions that have graced our galleries, you’ll find everything from modern masterpieces to rarely seen historical gems in the Fermoy Gallery and Shakespeare Barn ✨

We’ve showcased talents like Colin Self, John Kiki, and Rachael Long. Whether you’re drawn to contemporary works or fascinated by vintage art, there’s plenty to spark your imagination and celebrate creativity in all its forms 🖼️

17/03/2025

📚 Come and see us this week at your local library and take part in one of our exciting, free sessions to celebrate Shakespeare Week.

Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk News & Events West Norfolk’s Cultural Education Exchange Norfolk Library and Information Service King's Lynn and Dersingham Libraries Gaywood Library Downham Market Library Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

11/03/2025

On Wednesday 19 March at 7:30pm in King’s Lynn Town Hall for the Diana Bullock Memorial Lecture 🎉

Tim Fitzhigham will share insights into Robert Armin - Shakespeare’s comedic actor and proud son of Lynn 🎭

You also get to enjoy a free glass of wine with every ticket as you delve into one of our town’s most fascinating historical figures 🍷

25/02/2025

22/02/2025

Did you know that in 1588 alone, the Guildhall housed a French school, the quarterly Judicial court, and Queen Elizabeth I’s own players—all jostling for space in our historic building? Step back to an era where education, law, and theatre collided in one vibrant hub of activity.

19/02/2025

Get ready to explore how our lives interconnect with the world of plants 🌱 From 8 March to 14 June, Groundwork Gallery will host “Plant Power,” an exhibition putting plants centre stage in a changing climate 🌍 Featuring works by Anna Dumitriu, Anne Geene, Deborah Gardner, Barbara Howey, Caroline Hyde Brown, Raji Salan, Aurora Sciabarra, Aindreas Scholz, Harriet Tarlo, Julie Tocqueville, and Judith Tucker, this show reveals the incredible ways these living beings shape our environment and future 🍃

17/02/2025

Over the weekend, we entered the final stage of developing our amazing guildhall and creative hub 🎉 As we close our doors we remain committed to preserving the past, embracing the arts, and building a bright future for everyone 🎭✨ Keep an eye on our website and social channels for progress updates as we shape the next chapter of King’s Lynn together! 🙌

13/02/2025

Think of all the legendary figures who passed through these halls— including actors from Shakespeare’s company 🎭 King’s Lynn has proudly nurtured theatre talent for centuries (just ask Robert Armin!). Immerse yourself in the dramatic tales of the past as you tread the same boards 🤩

10/02/2025

Did you know the Guildhall was once a bustling hive of trades and professions? Through the centuries, fishmongers 🐟, brewers 🍺, painters 🎨, and sailmakers ⛵ all worked within these historic walls. Picture the lively comings and goings, the chatter of commerce, and the scent of fresh produce wafting through the corridors. Next time you visit, take a moment to imagine life as it once was in this remarkable space 🏰

05/02/2025

🎉We are delighted to welcome back King's Oak Academy to the Shakespeare Barn Gallery!

🎨Following on from the success of last year's exhibition, children from Nursery to Year 2 have created wonderful works of art showcasing their talents. With themes including pointillism, the Great Fire of London and traditional tales, the exhibition highlights the creativity and artistic flair of the students at King's Oak Academy.

🖼Pop in to the Shakespeare Gallery where the exhibition is open every day from 12pm to 4pm, closing on Saturday 8th February.

03/02/2025

Whether you’re a teacher or a lifelong learner, our site offers unique educational experiences in history, theatre, and arts 📚 From immersive workshops to guided tours, we cater to curious minds eager to explore the Guildhall’s layered past. Join us for a discovery that makes learning truly come alive 🌟

01/02/2025

Don’t forget that this coming week, we’ll be hosting the West Norfolk G&S Society for an updated production of The Mikado set against the dynamic backdrop of a modern railway station, where laughter, romance, and the unexpected take centre stage 🚂

Book tickets here -

West Norfolk G&S Society presents an updated production of The Mikado, set against the dynamic backdrop of a modern railway station where laughter, romance and the unexpected take centre stage. With no changes to lyrics or music, familiar songs like ‘A Wand’ring Minstrel I’, ‘Three Little Ma...

29/01/2025

We’re thrilled to be entering Stage 11 of our refurbishments, the penultimate phase of this extensive project. Our aim is to preserve the Guildhall’s remarkable past, embrace the arts, and build a bright future for this historic space. Keep an eye on our socials for progress updates and behind-the-scenes peeks as we take another step towards our goal 🎉

In the meantime check out information regarding the ongoing work here:www.visionkingslynn.co.uk/projects/st-georges-guildhall-and-creative-hub/