The Valiant Sailor — Land & Legacy

The Valiant Sailor is a Grade II* listed historic house in England, and a member of Historic Houses. Read about its history, plus how to visit and what's nearby.

About The Valiant Sailor

The Valiant Sailor stands on Nelson Street in King's Lynn's old town, a short walk from the Minster and Trinity Guildhall.

The house is a Grade II* listed property and is covered by Historic Houses membership, though entry is not included free for members and a separate payment applies on arrival.

Medieval lanes still define this part of King's Lynn.

History of The Valiant Sailor

King's Lynn grew into one of medieval England's busiest ports from the 12th century, trading wool, timber and wine with merchants across the North Sea and the Hanseatic League. The streets around Nelson Street still follow the old medieval layout.

Facilities

Parking Café Toilets

Plan your visit to The Valiant Sailor

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Nearest station: Folkestone Central Rail Station (1.6 miles)

Places to visit near The Valiant Sailor

St Mary's Church, Capel-le-Ferne

church 1.7 miles

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St Peter's Church, Swingfield

historic building 3.5 miles

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Swingfield Preceptory

historic building 3.8 miles

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Dover Western Heights

historic building 4.7 miles

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Knights Templar Church, Dover

historic building 4.8 miles

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Historic places nearby

Within 5 miles of The Valiant Sailor there are 5 historic properties, including 4 historic buildings, across English Heritage and Churches Conservation Trust sites.

3 English Heritage

2 Churches Conservation Trust

4 Historic building

1 Church

See these 5 sites on the heritage map

Within 10 miles of The Valiant Sailor there are 12 historic properties, including 6 historic buildings, 3 churchs and 2 historic houses, across English Heritage, Churches Conservation Trust and Historic Houses sites.

5 English Heritage

4 Churches Conservation Trust

2 Historic Houses

1 National Trust

6 Historic building

3 Church

2 Historic house

1 Castle

See these 12 sites on the heritage map

Within 20 miles of The Valiant Sailor there are 28 historic properties, including 9 churchs, 8 historic buildings and 6 historic houses, across English Heritage, Churches Conservation Trust and Historic Houses sites.

12 English Heritage

9 Churches Conservation Trust

6 Historic Houses

1 National Trust

9 Church

8 Historic building

6 Historic house

3 Castle

1 Chapel

1 Archaeological site

See these 28 sites on the heritage map