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Admire the fine medieval architecture of the timber-framed Guildhall
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Lavenham Guildhall sits proudly at the heart of the village on the main square
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Sample the traditional crafts that made Lavenham famous
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Enjoy spending time in the colourful courtyard garden
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Enjoy a cup of tea and homemade cakes in the Lavenham Guildhall tea-room
Medieval stories
Lavenham was once one of the wealthiest places in the country. Its famous blue cloth was exported across Europe and beyond.
The village today is famed for its wealth of surviving timber-framed buildings, which make it one of the best-preserved medieval villages in England. One of the finest of these buildings is our Guildhall of Corpus Christi.
Inside, you can follow the changing fortunes of Lavenham’s cloth industry, local families, as well as its farming heritage and agricultural roots.
Before exploring the streets of this unique village, which have changed little in five centuries, make sure you have a browse in our gift shop and enjoy a homemade cake in our newly refurbished tea-room.
Don't miss
- Learn about timber-framed construction and medieval guilds
- Browse the exhibits on cloth working, local railways and agriculture
- See Ramesses, the mummified cat, discovered in a nearby roof
- Visit the walled garden to see traditional dye plants
- Join one of our guided walks and talks during summer
- Pop into Lavenham church, one of Suffolk's finest
This spring...
Visit Lavenham Guildhall of Corpus Christi
Visit the Guildhall this spring and experience it coming back to life after its winter clean. Admire the Guildhall against a backdrop of clear blue skies, and see the plants in the courtyard garden coming into bud. Now is the perfect time to visit Lavenham, with its quiet historic streets and picturesque setting.
On your doorstep
Make Lavenham and its Guildhall your base to discover one of Suffolk’s hidden gems.
Explore the wonderful church of St Peter and St Paul and the hundreds of medieval buildings which make Lavenham a unique place to visit.
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