The Dabbling Duck Hotel - King's Lynn

4-star country inn in Great Massingham featuring exclusive Norfolk game and seafood menus

Dining & Entertainment

The Dabbling Duck restaurant serves exclusive menus built around local game and seafood from the Norfolk coast, with seasonal dishes like venison pie and beer-battered haddock. The on-site bar offers local ales and a casual dining atmosphere, while the pizza barn opens on select days for wood-fired pizzas. Evening entertainment includes themed street food nights and live music, and guests can use the outdoor fireplace or play darts in the bar.

Accommodations

Dabbling Duck Great Massingham offers dog-friendly rooms and separate garden rooms with views of the village green and parish church. Rooms in the old inn feature steep narrow staircases, while garden rooms provide easier access and compact but comfortable layouts. Each room includes a private bathroom and soundproofing, with some units in Barrack House next door for larger groups.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The dabbling duck pub in Kings Lynn sits in Great Massingham, a village with a green and duck ponds, within 4 miles of Houghton Hall and 5 miles of Castle Acre Castle. Sandringham House Museum & Grounds is 9 miles away, and Norwich International Airport is 30 miles from the property. The Peddars Way walking trail runs nearby, and cycling routes explore the surrounding Norfolk countryside.

Family & Pet-Friendly

The dabbling duck at Great Massingham provides a children's playground on site and kids' meals in the restaurant, making it suitable for family stays. Dogs are welcomed in all areas, including the bar and restaurant, with dedicated dog-friendly rooms and amenities. The outdoor fireplace and spacious gardens offer additional space for families and pets to relax.

Business & Events

The dabbling duck in Great Massingham has a fully equipped conference room for business meetings, with meeting and banquet facilities available for groups. The Orangery setting hosts weddings, with staff managing the entire day from ceremony to reception. Barrack House next door provides additional accommodation for wedding guests, and the pub also offers electric vehicle charging stations.

• Location: Village green in Great Massingham, near Houghton Hall and Sandringham
• Dining: Exclusive Norfolk game and seafood menus with street food nights
• Rooms: Dog-friendly garden rooms and character rooms in old inn
• Family: Children's playground and kids' meals on site
• Business: Conference room and Orangery wedding venue
• Pet-Friendly: Dogs welcome in all areas with dedicated amenities
• Activities: Cycling, darts, outdoor fireplace, and pizza barn