Lavenham Guildhall

Important notice -

Our tea room has reopened, serving a limited menu of refreshments. Our outdoor seating area is now also accessible. In line with government guidance, the Guildhall Museum remains closed.

One of the most spectacular timber framed buildings of medieval England at the heart of village life

More about this place

Visitors walking through a garden in spring

Visiting this spring 

Our gardens, parks and countryside locations are open to visit. Shops are also open and outdoor seating is available at some cafés. Subject to government confirmation, we're planning to reopen houses in England and Wales from 17 May, and in Northern Ireland from 24 May. Advance booking for visits helps us keep everyone safe and socially distanced. When space is available, particularly on weekdays, pre-booking isn't always necessary. But to guarantee, entry please always book in advance, especially at busier times like weekends and bank holidays. Please check the property webpage before you visit and follow government guidance.

Family outside Lavenham Guildhall, Suffolk

Walks in and around Lavenham  

Lavenham is blessed with a variety of walks both within the village and further afield in the surrounding countryside. Discover our favourite walking routes here.

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Eating

Tasty cakes in Lavenham Guildhall's sunlit tearoom

Lavenham Guildhall Tea Room 

Our tea room is open Wednesday - Sunday, 10.30am - 4pm serving hot and cold drinks, cakes, sweet treats and light lunches. Our outdoor seating area is now accessible.

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History

Old photo of Lavenham Guildhall with old woman

Discover the history of Lavenham Guildhall  

Discover over 500 years history at Lavenham Guildhall, uncovering the stories of the building at the heart of a wealthy cloth town, as a prison, as a workhouse and as the timber-framed building at the heart of Lavenham you know today.

Visitors on a group tour of the village with the Lavenham Guildhall, Suffolk

Lavenham's history throughout the years 

Discover the past of Lavenham village and it's significance within British history.

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Our work

Lavenham Guildhall front in market square in the sunshine

Conservation on a grand scale 

As part of our work at the Guildhall, we inspect the outside of the building as well as the collection inside. Everything is regularly looked at, inside and out by our building surveyors and conservators. We check for insect and pest damage, wood, brick and plaster deterioration and of course wear and tear in the exhibits themselves.

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Get involved

David McIntyre Lavenham Room Guide

‘You could do that!’ she said. 

Volunteers from all sorts of backgrounds help us look after special places like Lavenham Guildhall. Whatever you'd like to achieve, whether it is a one-off or a longer term commitment for yourself, or with friends and family, we'd love you to be part of it.

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Join or give

Support our work

Kids dressing up Lavenham

Support our work through a personal donation 

Make a personal donation today and help us to support this fine medieval building and the stories of the characters that have influenced its history.

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Renew your membership 

If you have an existing membership, we’ve made it easier and quicker to renew online. So you can enjoy another year of membership in minutes.

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