Activities at Lavenham Guildhall
Lavenham woodland walk, near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Spot butterflies in Dyehouse Field, also known as the Woodland Project, and lots of bird species along the disused railway line as you follow this circular walk starting at the Guildhall.
- Easy
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 2.75 miles (4.4km)
Things to see and do
You’ll make your visit to Lavenham even more memorable when you discover the characters and history of the place. Get the full rundown of all that you might enjoy while you’re here.
Lavenham to Long Melford railway walk, near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Walk amid wildflowers, birds and animals along the disused Great Eastern railway line between two medieval ‘wool’ villages, starting at the Guildhall and finishing at Melford Hall, Long Melford.
- Easy
- 2 hours
- 4.5 miles (7.2km)
Lavenham 'Crooked Houses' walk, Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk
Children over six will love to spot the hidden characters and find the patterns on this easy one-mile walk around Lavenham. Collect your compass from the Guildhall before you start. A £10 deposit applies.
- Easy
- 30 mins
- 1.0 mile (1.6km)
Walking stretches the mind
Ready for a new discovery? Lavenham has had a turbulent five hundred years of history; this quintessential Suffolk gem has seen it all, from wealth and Hollywood glamour to extreme hardship and poverty.
Explore the historic village of Lavenham
Explore the picturesque streets of Lavenham, lined with fine examples of Medieval and Tudor timber-framed buildings from Lavenham's heyday.