Last Update:
July 26, 2024
For most matches, fans are not segregated at the Walks Stadium. In the event that they are then away fans are housed on the Mick Wright Terrace at one end of the stadium.
In addition, a limited number of seats are normally made available to visiting supporters in the Grandstand for those who need to sit.
The Mick Wright Terrace is an open one and is only a few steps high. Around a third of the North Terrace is also given to away fans and at least it is covered and allows visitors to make themselves heard.
This terrace is shared with home supporters, with the obligatory gap in-between, further helping the atmosphere. Usually, beside the Grandstand there is a BBQ area selling burgers and hot dogs.
The Walks Stadium is a classic looking football ground, which is of a good size for this level. Dating back to 1879 it is one of the oldest grounds in the country.
On one side is the Grandstand. Although it only runs for around 2/3rds of the length of the pitch, straddling the halfway line, it is of a good size and looks quite imposing. This covered stand has a single tier of 1,200 seats, which are raised above pitch level, meaning that you have to climb a small set of stairs to enter it. Originally opened in 1956, the stand contains the club facilities, such as the dressing rooms, press area clubhouse bar, cafe and club shop. It is set back a bit from the side of the pitch, as there is a spectator standing area in front, as well as the team dugouts. It has windshields to either side as well as s couple of supporting pillars at the front.
Opposite is a small covered terrace that runs for the entire length of the pitch. Although it has a number of supporting pillars running along the front and along the middle, it does normally house the more vocal elements of the local support. It is around 12 steps high.
Both ends are open to the elements and are small terraces. The larger of these is at the West end of the stadium. Called the Tennyson Road End, it has a few elevated steps of the terrace, the highest of which is quite broad. For some reason, this terrace is set back from the pitch and converges at an angle in the middle.
The ground has a set of four tall modern floodlights, two of which are on each side. Unusually they are not at each corner, but along the side of the pitch, one on each side of the Grandstand and two opposite in front of the North Terrace.
Over the past five years, infrastructure work has taken place across the stadium to ensure it is of the required standard for the National League. Better toilet facilities have been installed as have new turnstiles and refreshment areas.
In 2022, the stadium was given approval to host concerts.
Pubs near the King’s Lynn stadium:
- The Eagle – 110 Norfolk St, King’s Lynn PE30 1AQ
- Hob in the Well – Littleport St, King’s Lynn PE30 1PP
- Crossways – Valingers Rd, King’s Lynn PE30 5HD
At the roundabout junction of the A17 and A47, take the turn off towards West Lynn (where you can see a Shell Garage and a McDonalds outlet). Then take the right-hand turn towards South Lynn/East Coast Business Park.
After around one mile, you will reach a roundabout, where you take the second exit onto Vancouver Avenue (signposted Gaywood/Lynnswood). Continue straight on this road as it becomes Tennyson Road and you will reach the ground on your left.
There is no car parking available at the ground for visiting supporters, however, there is plenty of street parking available in the local area.
King’s Lynn Railway Station is a 5-10 minute walk away from the ground. It is served by trains from London Kings Cross.
On exiting the station turn left and where you see a church in front of you (and where the roads bends around to the right), take the pathway around to the left and walk through the park. You will soon see the ground over on your right.
King’s Lynn Town ticket prices:
- Adults: £21
- Concessions: £19
- Under 16s: £5
Official Matchday Programme £2
Record Attendance
12,937 v Exeter City
FA Cup First Round, 24th November 1951
Average Attendances
2023-2024: 962 (National League North)
2022-2023: 1,213 (National League North)
2021-2022: 1,158 (National League)
2020-2021: N/A (Covid)
2019-2020: N/A (Covid)
2018-2019: 712 (Southern Premier Central League)
If you require hotel accommodation in the King’s Lynn area then first try a hotel booking service provided by Booking.com. They offer all types of accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets from; Budget Hotels, Traditional Bed & Breakfast establishments to Five Star Hotels and Serviced Apartments. Plus their booking system is straightforward and easy to use. Just input the dates below that you wish to stay and then select from the map the hotel of interest to get more information. The map is centered to the football ground. However, you can drag the map around or click on +/- to reveal more hotels in the Town Centre or further afield.
Official website: www.kltown.co.uk
If there is anything that needs to be updated or if you have something to add to the Guide to the Walks King’s Lynn Town then please email me at: [email protected].
Special thanks to Owen Pavey for supplying the photos of the Walks Stadium King’s Lynn Town.
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Why were you looking forward to this game and visiting the ground itself?
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the stadium?
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out
King's Lynn v Bradford Park Avenue
National League North
Tuesday 10th March 2020, 7.30pm
Michael Rayner (Neutral)
Kings Lynn Town v Kidderminster Harriers
National League North
Saturday 1st February 2020, 3pm
Martin Thirkettle (Neutral)
King's Lynn v Spennymoor Town
National League North
Saturday 4th January 2020, 3pm
David Edwards (Neutral)
Kings Lynn v Darlington
National League North
Saturday 31st August 2019, 3pm
Adam Sutcliffe (Darlington)
Kings Lynn v Darlington
National League North
Saturday 31st August 2019, 3pm
Peter Bennett (Groundhopping)
A chance to visit a new ground.
How easy was your journey/finding the ground/car parking?
The ground very easy to find and street parking is available directly outside the ground. I had done my homework in advance to check out parking & directions. (Thanks to this site). One of easiest grounds I have been to for street parking. I even had time to park so I was heading in the right direction for my trip home, after the match.
What you did before the game pub/chippy etc, and were the home fans friendly?
The first thing I did was buy a ticket as I knew from doing my research on this site that there were no cash turnstiles. I went into the ground, had a look around and then had a beer in the impressive bar under the Main Stand. A well fitted out bar and a good selection of beers. It was a shame though that no real ales were available. At the other end of the stand was an equally impressive sit in cafe and bar.
What you thought on seeing the ground, first impressions of away end then other sides of the Walks Stadium?
The Main Stand looked very impressive from the outside and the whole ground looked good. I bought my ticket, entered the ground and it was only as I got to the Hospital End that I saw segregation fencing in place separating that end. No mention of this outside or at the ticket office which was surprising.
Comment on the game itself, atmosphere, stewards, pies, facilities etc..
Kings Lynn are an impressive side and after surviving a first half of passion and effort from Darlington their class showed and in the end they won convincingly. The atmosphere wasn't brilliant. A bit flat given there were over 1200 at the game, but a very friendly club.
Comment on getting away from the ground after the game:
No problems whatsoever. I strolled to the car and got away with no traffic problems. This is probably due to the close parking before game so as to facilitate my easy exit.
Summary of overall thoughts of the day out:
A neat ground, friendly club and well worth the trip.
King's Lynn Town v Hereford
National North
Saturday 10th August 2019, 3pm
Atholl Beattie (Neutral)