What's on at Lavenham Guildhall
Spinning Demonstrations
Visit Lavenham Guildhall on one of our spinning days and see our wonderful volunteers in action; demonstrating the traditional art of spinning wool into the yarn we see and recognise today.
Thu 25 Oct 2018
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11:00-17:00
Halloween Walk
Come and join us this Halloween for a special ghoulish family walk around Lavenham.
Fri 26 Oct 2018
16:30-18:30
Lavenham by Lantern Light
See the medieval village of Lavenham in a whole new light on our Lantern Walk. The beautiful timber-framed buildings will come alive as you listen to the history of this hidden gem.
Sat 03 Nov 2018
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18:30-20:00
Arson and Poaching: Policing West Suffolk in the mid-nineteenth century
Join us for coffee and an informative illustrated talk by Bob Ward; followed by lunch in our lovely beamed tea-room.
Tue 13 Nov 2018
10:45-12:30
Boom & Bust in Medieval Lavenham
Lavenham grew to be one of the richest towns in Tudor England and is one of the best preserved medieval villages. Learn about how it made its money and why it retains such a wealth of historic buildings.
Tue 20 Nov 2018
10:45-12:30
Pageants, Priests and Purgatory - Lecture Lunch
Join us for coffee and an informative illustrated talk by Jane Gosling; followed by lunch in our lovely beamed tea-room.
Tue 27 Nov 2018
10:45-12:30
The Magical Protection of Buildings
In our high-tech world, it’s hard to comprehend the fears and superstitions of the past . The belief that witches and demons were hell-bent on destroying buildings and crops made people resort to ever more bizarre ways to protect themselves.
Tue 04 Dec 2018
10:45-12:30
Lavenham Christmas Fair
At the beginning of December for three days only, the Market Square is completely transformed to create the annual Lavenham Christmas Fair; the whole village coming together to welcome visitors from all over East Anglia and beyond.
Fri 07 Dec 2018
+ 2 other dates
17:30-20:30