The site of the station is now a large car and coach park, leaving the former coal shed as the only remaining trace of the railway. This was converted into an art gallery with help from West Norfolk Council, opening its doors for the first time in May 2008. The first exhibition celebrated the King's Lynn to Hunstanton railway line with a display of memorabilia and photographs.
Located along Le Strange Terrace in Hunstanton, the Coal Shed is part of the original railway site, which ran from the seaside resort to the nearby market town of King's Lynn.
Following investment by the Council in 2008 and support from Hunstanton Civic Society the once derelict building has been beautifully converted into an exciting gallery space to promote access to art in the Hunstanton area.
"Milestones in the History of the Lynn and Hunstanton Railway
1862 The railway was constructed. The chief engineer was John Valentine, after whom Valentine Road is named.
1863 The railway was opened and operated by the King’s Lynn & Hunstanton Railway Company between the following stations: Hunstanton, Heacham, Snettisham, Dersingham, Wolferton, North Wotton and King’s Lynn.
1865 The railway was taken over by the Great Eastern Railway (GER).
1866 A branch line was added between Heacham and Wells-next-the-Sea, with stations at Sedgeford, Docking, Stanhoe, Burnham Market and Holkham.
1899 The Sandringham Hotel was opened by the GER.
1920 The railway was taken over by the London & North Eastern Railway (LNER).
1940 Hunstanton Urban Council purchased the Sandringham Hotel.
1964 The Heacham to Wells branch line was closed.
1967 The Sandringham Hotel was pulled down.
1969 The Hunstanton to King’s Lynn line was closed."
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