Greenland Fishery, King's Lynn

Our fascinating building, Greenland Fishery, was built in 1605 and was home to John Atkins, a reputable merchant, rope maker and four-times mayor of King’s Lynn.

We refuse to call the 400-year-old, Grade II listed building our “office” as the term does not do it the justice it deserves.

From it’s warped 17th-century timber frame, to its dusty red brick chimneys, Greenland Fishery is packed with history and character - hence a whole page dedicated to it on our website!

Greenland Fishery, now half a residential and half a commercial property was once a public house frequented by fishermen, first known as “The Waterman’s Arms” and later “The Greenland Fishery” for sailors in the whaling industry. The building was also used as a museum in the early part of the 20th-century, displaying local antiques, maps, plans, paintings and various relics.

We are looking forward to showing all our future guests around the building and hope they enjoy it as much as we do.

Facts about Greenland Fishery;

Constructed in 1605, is believed to be one of the last timber framed structures built in King’s Lynn...

Is of the Jacobean Era (Reign of King James I (or James VI if you're Scottish), 1603–1625) and to this day Jacobean paintings exist on the walls inside the residential half of the building...

Survived World War I Zeppelin attacks and just about survived World War II air raids over King’s Lynn, despite some severe damage. Much of Bridge Street was destroyed following the WWII raids, but Greenland Fishery stood it’s ground...

Consists of four levels covering two separate properties, including a vast cellar and attic...

If anyone reading this has any information, photos or stories about Greenland Fishery then please feel free to contact us and share your knowledge! There is still one thing we have yet to discover... a ghost!