The popular Hanse Festival is to return to King’s Lynn this weekend.
Medieval merchants, sea-shanties, flag waving, Latvian dancing, live music and a regatta on the river return to King’s Lynn this weekend as the town celebrates its membership of the Hanseatic League.
The Hanse Festival Regatta, organised by Wells and King’s Lynn Coastal Rowing Club, will be held on 11-12 the weekend and will feature boats from all over the country.
Saturday 11 June
2:30pm - the Baden Powell will set sail and the first race on the River Great Ouse will be held at 3pm.
Sunday 12 June
10am Open air breakfast is available at the Wenns in the Saturday Market Place
11:30am the ‘Parade of Flags’ and walking boats, which showcase all of the Hanseatic countries, will leave the Tuesday Market Place. Supported by the Hanseatic Union, flag bearers from many countries will head through King's Lynn town centre towards the historic Saturday Market Place and onto the quayside.
11:50am, traditional Latvian dancing will start the entertainment on King’s Staithe Square, followed by live music on stage from the Pot of Gold Shanty Crew, Bruther Will and Good Company.
Thanks to Rachael Williams, the Learning and Engagement Officer from Stories of Lynn, children can get involved with activities on King’s Staithe Square.
When the bands stop, the second day of racing on the river begins, with the final race finishing at 6pm.
The King’s Lynn Town Guides will lead the ‘Discover Hanseatic Lynn’ walks. Walks are free to attend but must be booked at the Tourist Information Centre inside Stories of Lynn.
All the latest information on the day is available at kingslynnhansefestival.co.uk
