University Centre West Anglia

If you like the idea of living and studying in a bustling and friendly market town steeped in history but with all the conveniences of modern life, King’s Lynn could be perfect for you. Please note that, as a small university centre, we do not have any student accommodation.

The campus is right in the heart of the historic town. When you’re taking a break from your studies, wander down little cobbled lanes, peek at old merchants’ houses and gaze at the water in the quaint harbour. Then, turn a corner and find yourself suddenly back in the 21st century and the central hub of the town, which features the Vancouver Shopping Centre. There’s a traffic-free area too, for strolling and browsing the many little independent shops, bars and cafes.

The town hosts a large festival each summer - Festival Too is one of Europe’s largest free music festivals. In 2024, the event hosted Sigala and Ocean Colour Scene!

Visit West Norfolk has more information about attractions and events in King’s Lynn.

UcWA has invested more than £28m in new facilities at its campuses.

The University Centre at our King’s Lynn campus provides 2000m2 of bespoke accommodation including 14 digitally-enabled classrooms and a 120 seat multi-media lecture theatre.

Our Learning Resource Centre (LRC) contains both traditional and modern resources to enhance your learning alongside WiFi access so you can connect your own phone, tablet or laptop to our network.

The College of West Anglia, home of UcWA, has invested more than £28m in new facilities at its campuses. This includes a £10m refurbishment of the Tower Block and a £2.5m Creative Studios building at the King’s Lynn campus, alongside a multi-million pound technology centre.