Alexandra Dock
Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Norfolk King's Lynn and West Norfolk
England
Alexandra Dock
Alexandra Dock is a freshwater marsh located in Norfolk, England. It is situated near the town of Great Yarmouth and covers an area of approximately 15 hectares. The dock was originally constructed in the late 19th century as part of the port infrastructure, but over time it has evolved into a diverse ecosystem.
The dock is primarily fed by freshwater runoff from the surrounding land, making it a suitable habitat for various aquatic plant species. The water in the dock is relatively calm, creating ideal conditions for the growth of water lilies and other floating plants. These plants not only enhance the visual appeal of the dock but also provide a habitat for various aquatic animals.
The diverse range of plant life in Alexandra Dock attracts a variety of bird species, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers. Commonly spotted birds include ducks, swans, herons, and various species of gulls. The dock also provides a nesting site for several bird species, particularly during the breeding season.
The surrounding area of the dock features lush vegetation, including reeds and rushes, which provide shelter and nesting sites for small mammals and amphibians. It is not uncommon to spot water voles, frogs, and toads in the vicinity.
Due to its tranquil environment and the abundance of wildlife, Alexandra Dock is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks along the dock, observing the diverse flora and fauna that thrive in this freshwater marsh.
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Alexandra Dock Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 52.759152/0.39340397 or Grid Reference TF6120. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
King's Lynn station
The northern terminus of the Great Northern electrified Fen line from Kings Cross, with additional trains by Greater Anglia from Liverpool Street. This building dates to 1871-2.
St James' Park, King's Lynn
Part of the larger Walks, see the Friends of the Walks website: Link
Captain George Vancouver in front of the Custom House
The Custom House was built in 1684/5 and would have been familiar to Vancouver who was born in King's Lynn in 1757. He joined the Royal Navy at the age of 13 and appears to have retired when only about 38.
Vancouver's voyages and discoveries seem to have been downplayed at the end of his life, maybe not unrelated to his dispute with Pitt the Younger's violent cousin, Thomas Pitt, 2nd Baron Camelford, see: Link
Marriott's Warehouse, King's Lynn
Grade II listed and possibly dating to the late 1500s using materials that may be older.
Priory and Parish church of St Margaret
Dedicated as King's Lynn's Minster in 2011. Apparently one tower is for the local parish and community, and one tower is for the priory and monks.
Purfleet Quay and Custom House, King's Lynn
The Custom House was designed by Henry Bell and built in 1683.
King's Lynn Minster
The parish church of St Margaret was elevated to become King's Lynn Minster Link in 2011, one of a wave of churches which gained Minster status around that time.
On the right can be seen Hanse House Link ; this incorporates a mediaeval warehouse once owned by the Hanseatic League, which used the town as a trading post. Today the building has a variety of uses, including offices, an indoor market, three flats, function rooms and a wine bar Link .
in 2011, one of a wave of churches which gained Minster status around that time.
On the right can be seen Hanse House Link ; this incorporates a mediaeval warehouse once owned by the Hanseatic League, which used the town as a trading post. Today the building has a variety of uses, including offices, an indoor market, three flats, function rooms and a wine bar Link .
Ferry terminal, West Lynn Ferry
There cannot be many river ferries left now in Britain, but West Lynn Ferry Ltd. operates this one on the Great Ouse, for foot passengers only. Today it was mostly being used by locals to get around; it is advertised to visitors as "an ideal way to view the beautiful historic quayside of King's Lynn from the other side of the River Great Ouse at West Lynn." Link . West Lynn, seen here across the river, is assumed not to have attractions of its own.
. West Lynn, seen here across the river, is assumed not to have attractions of its own.
Millfleet Burial Ground
A small brick enclosure used for the burial of a community of Dutch Jews who lived in Lynn from the mid eighteenth to the mid nineteenth centuries. The walls of the enclosure, however, date from the sixteenth century Link
Alexandra Dock is located at Grid Ref: TF6120 (Lat: 52.759152, Lng: 0.39340397)
Administrative County: Norfolk
District: King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Police Authority: Norfolk
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Nearby Amenities
Located within 500m of 52.759152,0.39340397Ferry Terminal
King’s Lynn Ferry Pier
Ferry: yes
Public Transport: station
Seamark Light Character: Q
Seamark Light Colour: red
Seamark Type: light_minor
Lat/Long: 52.7554014/0.3914396
Ferry Terminal
West Lynn Ferry Pier
Ferry: yes
Public Transport: station
Seamark Light Character: Q
Seamark Light Colour: green
Seamark Type: light_minor
Lat/Long: 52.7562272/0.389344
Colour: gray
Material: metal
Power: tower
Structure: lattice
Lat/Long: 52.7574386/0.40009
Pharmacy
Well Pharmacy
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housenumber: 38
Addr Postcode: PE30 2AB
Addr Street: Loke Road
Brand: Well Pharmacy
Brand Wikidata: Q7726524
Dispensing: yes
Healthcare: pharmacy
Lat/Long: 52.7596619/0.4000442
Pub
Bentinck Arms
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housenumber: 21
Addr Postcode: PE30 2AY
Addr Street: Loke Road
Fhrs Id: 1575713
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 52.7597844/0.3999514
Premier
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: 34-36
Addr Postcode: PE30 2AB
Addr Street: Loke Road
Brand: Premier
Brand Wikidata: Q7240340
Brand Wikipedia: en:Premier Stores
Fhrs Id: 41504
Shop: convenience
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 52.7596783/0.3998047
Fast Food
Golden Grill
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housenumber: 15
Addr Postcode: PE30 2AY
Addr Street: Loke Road
Fhrs Id: 59821
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 52.7597732/0.3994605
Fast Food
Pizza Time
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housenumber: 17
Addr Postcode: PE30 2AY
Addr Street: Loke Road
Cuisine: pizza
Fhrs Id: 59821
Source Addr: website
Lat/Long: 52.7597875/0.3995752
Fast Food
Loke Fish Bar
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housenumber: 19
Addr Postcode: PE30 2AY
Addr Street: Loke Road
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
Fhrs Id: 131967
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 52.7597936/0.3996765
Costcutter
Brand: Costcutter
Brand Wikidata: Q5175072
Brand Wikipedia: en:Costcutter
Contact Website: https://store-locator.costcutter.co.uk/costcutter-2fd1dfe23b96
Shop: convenience
Lat/Long: 52.7597283/0.3992142
Post Box
Brand: Royal Mail
Brand Wikidata: Q638098
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: PE30 18D
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Survey Date: 2018-09-15
Lat/Long: 52.7596795/0.3991409
Bus Stop
Burkitt Street, opp
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900K13778
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Burkitt Street
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: Burkitt Street
Naptan Locality: North Lynn
Naptan NaptanCode: nfogpgjg
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: KLYNN
Naptan Street: Loke Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.7596883/0.4002597
Bus Stop
Burkitt Street, adj
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900K13777
Naptan Bearing: E
Naptan CommonName: Burkitt Street
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Locality: North Lynn
Naptan NaptanCode: nfogpgjd
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: KLYNN
Naptan Street: Loke Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.7597605/0.400285
Farmfoods
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Parentstreet: Edward Benefer Way
Addr Postcode: PE30 2HW
Addr Street: St Nicholas Retail Park
Brand: Farmfoods
Brand Wikidata: Q5435841
Brand Wikipedia: en:Farmfoods
Contact Website: https://www.farmfoods.co.uk/store-finder.php?branch_code=692
Fhrs Id: 663975
Opening Hours Url: https://www.farmfoods.co.uk/store-finder.php?branch_code=692
Operator: Farmfoods
Shop: frozen_food
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 52.7611097/0.3992904
Bus Stop
Austin Fields, opp
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900K1375
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Austin Fields
Naptan Indicator: opp
Naptan Landmark: North Street
Naptan Locality: King's Lynn
Naptan NaptanCode: nfodatad
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: KLYNN
Naptan Street: John Kennedy Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.7573236/0.3986796
Freebridge Community Housing
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housenumber: Juniper House
Addr Postcode: PE30 1DZ
Addr Street: Austin Street
Building: yes
Note: Friday out of hours number = 08001 691694
Opening Hours: Mo-Th 08:45-17:15; Fr 08:45-16:45
Phone: +44 1553 667700
Website: https://www.freebridge.org.uk/
Lat/Long: 52.7569641/0.3968917
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 18:00; Sa 12:30
Description: Has ominous notice telling people not to put stamped mail in it: Use PE30 603 (50m west)
RM/Norfolk Street (pedestrian spur)
RM/Norfolk Street (pedestrian spur)
Post Box Type: parcel
Ref: PE30 602P
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Survey Date: 2018-09-15
Lat/Long: 52.7552182/0.3968299
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 17:00; Sa 12:30
Note: Just off the main street in a covered building passage.
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Apertures: 2
Post Box Design: type_c
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: PE30 603;PE30 6033
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Survey Date: 2022-09-25
Lat/Long: 52.7550666/0.3959467
Toilets
Changing Table: yes
Female: yes
Male: yes
Opening Hours: Mo-Su 07:30-17:30
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 52.755984/0.3932216
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Ref: zebra
Lat/Long: 52.7557929/0.3938688
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Ref: zebra
Lat/Long: 52.7569316/0.3949437
Seamark Light Character: F
Seamark Light Colour: red
Seamark Type: light
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 52.7609659/0.3894489
Seamark Gate Category: lock
Seamark Type: gate
Waterway: lock_gate
Lat/Long: 52.7586037/0.3911803
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 6
Note: covered
Operator: west-norfolk.gov.uk
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.7564142/0.396611
Austin Fields, adj
Naptan AtcoCode: 2900K1311
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan BusStopType: CUS
Naptan CommonName: Austin Fields
Naptan Indicator: adj
Naptan Landmark: Austin Fields
Naptan Locality: King's Lynn
Naptan NaptanCode: nfodajtp
Naptan PlusbusZoneRef: KLYNN
Naptan Street: John Kennedy Road
Naptan Verified: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 52.7571686/0.3992343
Bicycle Parking
Tuesday Market Place by High Street
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 20
Covered: no
Operator: Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Lat/Long: 52.755927/0.3948115
Bicycle Parking
Surrey Yard
Bicycle Parking: stands
Covered: no
Operator: Borough Council of King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Lat/Long: 52.7555405/0.39666
Job Centre Plus
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Country: GB
Addr Housename: Lovell House
Addr Postcode: PE30 1LR
Addr Street: Saint Nicholas Street
Building: public
Office: register
Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
Phone: +44 345 6043719
Lat/Long: 52.756509/0.3967922
Crossing
Crossing Island: yes
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.7604353/0.3977551
Arts Centre
King's Lynn Arts Centre
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housenumber: 29
Addr Postcode: PE30 1HA
Addr Street: King Street
Wikidata: Q17536541
Lat/Long: 52.7554407/0.393633
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 11:30
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Apertures: 2
Post Box Design: type_c
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: PE30 5555;PE30 5
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Source: survey
Survey Date: 2018-09-15
Lat/Long: 52.7558494/0.3947306
Pub
Ferry Lane Social Club
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Postcode: PE30 1HN
Addr Street: Ferry Lane
Fhrs Id: 1193892
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 52.7554139/0.3918103
Bar
Massey & Co
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Street: Tuesday Market Place
Lat/Long: 52.7560856/0.3951319
Traffic Signals
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.7581506/0.3982128
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.7581087/0.3982101
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.7581542/0.3983347
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Ref: pelican
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 52.758067/0.3985052
King's Lynn Entertainment Exchange
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Postcode: PE30 1EG
Addr Street: Chapel Street
Shop: electronics
Source Addr Postcode: ons_uprn_directory
Lat/Long: 52.7553759/0.3967956
Accessorize
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Postcode: PE30 1BB
Addr Street: High Street
Brand: Accessorize
Brand Wikidata: Q65007482
Shop: fashion_accessories
Source Addr Postcode: code-point_open
Lat/Long: 52.7551854/0.3949885
Bench
Backrest: yes
Mapillary: 210885690842441
Survey Date: 2017-10-14
Lat/Long: 52.7558829/0.3947312
Bench
Backrest: yes
Mapillary: 1387862661588982
Survey Date: 2017-10-14
Lat/Long: 52.755894/0.3945402
Post Box
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 07:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: PE30 7D
Royal Cypher: GR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102273
Survey Date: 2018-09-15
Lat/Long: 52.7583738/0.3964949
Restaurant
Riverside Restaurant
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housenumber: 27
Addr Postcode: PE30 1EU
Addr Street: King Street
Fhrs Id: 133952
Not Addr Postcode: PE30 1ES
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Source Addr Postcode: ons_uprn_directory
Lat/Long: 52.7556427/0.3918245
Crossing
Crossing: marked
Crossing Markings: yes
Lat/Long: 52.7615942/0.3937989
Noise & Chance School of Dance
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housenumber: 2
Addr Postcode: PE30 1EG
Addr Street: Chapel Street
Dance Teaching: yes
Leisure: dance
Lat/Long: 52.7554843/0.3969482
Snope Vapes
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housenumber: 127
Addr Postcode: PE30 1AP
Addr Street: Norfolk Street
Shop: e-cigarette
Lat/Long: 52.7554064/0.3974061
Cafe
Silver Teaspoon
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housenumber: 126
Addr Postcode: PE30 1AP
Addr Street: Norfolk Street
Fhrs Id: 1609940
Old Name: The Norfolk Tea Rooms
Lat/Long: 52.7554231/0.3974839
David Auker Jewellery
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housenumber: 125
Addr Postcode: PE30 1AP
Addr Street: Norfolk Street
Shop: jewelry
Lat/Long: 52.7554442/0.3975698
Osmo's Stores
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housenumber: 123-124
Addr Postcode: PE30 1AP
Addr Street: Norfolk Street
Fhrs Id: 1066948
Shop: general
Source Addr: FHRS Open Data
Source Addr Postcode: code-point_open
Lat/Long: 52.7554912/0.3976871
Fast Food
The Pizza Slice Buy
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housenumber: 127a
Addr Postcode: PE30 1AP
Addr Street: Norfolk Street
Cuisine: pizza
Fhrs Id: 1520426
Source Addr Postcode: FHRS Open Data
Lat/Long: 52.7553874/0.3973518
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housenumber: 134
Addr Postcode: PE30 1AU
Addr Street: Norfolk Street
Disused Shop: yes
Lat/Long: 52.7552887/0.396694
Phone Trader
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housenumber: 135
Addr Postcode: PE30 1AU
Addr Street: Norfolk Street
Shop: mobile_phone
Lat/Long: 52.7552672/0.3965847
MG Building Maintenance
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housenumber: 136
Addr Postcode: PE30 1AU
Addr Street: Norfolk Street
Office: builder
Lat/Long: 52.7552538/0.396519
Sue Ryder
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Postcode: PE30 1AR
Addr Street: Norfolk Street
Brand: Sue Ryder
Brand Wikidata: Q7634271
Shop: charity
Lat/Long: 52.755128/0.3967255
Retro Retreat
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housenumber: 6B
Addr Postcode: PE30 1AR
Addr Street: Norfolk Street
Shop: collector
Website: https://www.theretroretreat.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 52.7550562/0.3960657
Tamar IT
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housenumber: 6A
Addr Postcode: PE30 1AR
Addr Street: Norfolk Street
Shop: computer
Website: https://tamar-it.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 52.7550582/0.3959893
Francis Wan
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Postcode: PE30 1AR
Addr Street: Norfolk Street
Fixme: What is this?
Shop: yes
Lat/Long: 52.7550611/0.395886
William H. Brown
Brand: William H. Brown
Brand Wikidata: Q81787271
Office: estate_agent
Lat/Long: 52.7553098/0.3939347
Mapu-Smith & Lemmon LLP
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Street: King Street
Office: accountant
Lat/Long: 52.7555623/0.3940031
The Mortgage Bureau
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Housenumber: 50
Addr Street: King Street
Office: mortgage
Lat/Long: 52.7556288/0.3940018
18 Tuesday Market Place
Colour: green
Historic: memorial
Memorial: plaque
Lat/Long: 52.756677/0.3940307
Defibrillator
Defibrillator Location: On exterior wall of Ward Gethin Archer solicitors on the eastern side of Tuesday Market Place.
Emergency: defibrillator
Ref GB The Circuit: 67A5F5AD-F044-48FB-A739-AD50010D3A52
Lat/Long: 52.7565346/0.3950294
Sir Robert Walpole
Colour: green
Historic: memorial
Memorial: plaque
Lat/Long: 52.7561419/0.3950626
Atm
Brand: NatWest
Brand Wikidata: Q2740021
Operator: NatWest
Operator Wikidata: Q2740021
Lat/Long: 52.7560176/0.3950791
27 King Street
Colour: green
Historic: memorial
Memorial: plaque
Lat/Long: 52.7553464/0.3936812
23-25 King Street
Colour: green
Historic: memorial
Memorial: plaque
Lat/Long: 52.7552336/0.3936211
King's lynn Operatic and Dramatic Society
Addr City: King's Lynn
Addr Street: St George's Courtyard
Club: theatre
Lat/Long: 52.7553748/0.3929999
Communication Mobile Phone: yes
Layer: 1
Man Made: mast
Material: metal
Operator: EE
Tower Construction: guyed_tube
Tower Type: communication
Lat/Long: 52.7617264/0.3971507
Bicycle Parking
Access: yes
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 6
Covered: no
Fee: no
Lat/Long: 52.7568863/0.396985
Crossing
Crossing: traffic_signals
Crossing Island: yes
Lat/Long: 52.7594353/0.3978695
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