Original house believed to date back to 1380.
However Pevsner/Wilson give as late 15thC

For Sale by Auction Friday, 19th November 1869.
With large Tap Room, Stables, Piggery, Tiled Cart Shed with Granary over and Lean-to Washhouse. Also 1A 3R 0P of Arable Land. All in the occupation of Mrs. E. Kemp.

c1910 - the "new" premises.

During the evening of Sunday 15th March 1947, following eight weeks of snow, followed by a week of rain, came a devastating storm.
A wide area suffered floods, loss of roofing, fallen trees and loss of power supply.
At the Kings Head customers left the building owing to the power cut and five minutes later the chimney stack collapsed into the bar.
Two nearby orchards lost 16 trees between them.

Beer sales 1961 given as 115 barrels.

No change recommended at First joint meeting of Bullards & Steward & Patteson Committee 29th May 1962.

Banham King's Head pool team were still in action March 1985.
The Banham King's Head darts team relocated to the Cider House (Garden House) for the season commencing 12th April 1985.
The Banham Garden House Kings pool team were operating by November 1985.

7th February 1987
(Original house in background and restored 1999)

Kings Head Cottage was Grade II listed in February 1984.
"A rare example of a 15th Century open hall house with sections of the first floor and chimney dating back to the 17th century."
Described January 1990 as one of Breckland's most important timber framed listed buildings.
The Eastern Daily Press 22nd October 1996 reported that the private dwelling was purchased by Breckland Council, following refusal of repair grant 1994 and a 14 year argument. The Council declared the house would be rebuilt.

Original house restored 1999 by Norfolk Historic Buildings Trust.
"Saved from ruin at a cost of £150,000."
"With wooded structural joints dating from 1380"

The "newer premises" were demolished and Banham Community Centre built on the site.