St Mary Magdalene Church — Local services in King's Lynn and West Norfolk

This beautiful 16th century church is close to the garden entrance on the Sandringham Estate. The Royal Family attend services here when they are at Sandringham, and it's also where some royal christenings have taken place over the years. The church is free to enter. Built of warm brown carrstone and set in a leafy churchyard, it has a lovely rustic feel to it on the outside that certainly didn't prepare me for the richness of the interior! The elaborate chancel ceiling and the silver altarpiece, pulpit and processional cross are truly magnificent. I also loved the medieval stained glass. There are a lot of interesting royal memorials inside the church and a couple of royal graves outside. Bought an informative and beautifully illustrated guidebook for only £3 at the small gift shop at the entrance. The lady in the shop was both friendly...

A small church located within the Sandringham Estate. The estate is owned by the British Royal family and has been the residence to for generations of monarchs since 1862.

Whilst small the church is rich in history and is the church where the Royal family would typically have their Christmas service.

As you would expect there is a lot of Royal history in the church itself as well as in the graveyard.

The silver altar is said to be made with over a ton of silver! Lots of great workmanship to be seen as well as some stunning stained glass.

Absolutely worth a visit whether you’re a...

Wonderful in every respect made even more extraordinary by the vicar. This is a public church on the estate and anyone can visit or attend a service, we will definitely be attending a service in the future although we live 2 hours away, not only to take more time to look around this delightful church but to listen to someone who can communicate in a most engaging and thoughtful way. Thank you Paul and all those who made the memorial service we attended so...