Lavenham Travel Guide

 allikat Says:  The Guildhall of Corpus Christi, Lavenham, dates back to some time around 1530. Regarded as one of Britains' best examples of a timber framed building of around that time, the Guildhall is now in the care of the National Trust. You are able to go inside and take a look... 

 allikat Says:  Lavenham's parish church of Saints Peter and Paul is a large building which can be seen from many miles around. It is a direct result of the wealth of Lavenham, as it was largely paid for by wealthy clothiers in the 15th Century - most notably Thomas Spryng - although a... 

 sue_stone Says:  Located on Market Place in Lavenham are a couple of interesting historic buildings - the Guildhall and the Little Hall.The cream timber-framed Corpus Christi Guildhall was built in the 16th century, and was once used as a prison and later a workhouse. The building is now... 

 sue_stone Says:  Lavenham is home to the impressive Church of St Peter and Paul. Dating back to the 15th century, the church is one of the famous Suffolk wool churches - so named as its building was funded by the rich clothiers of the time. It has a flint tower standing 140 feet tall, which... 

 allikat Says:  The local tourist information office is in Lady Street, which leads off from the Market Place. I think it looks a little out of place, a 1970's looking building snuggled next to a much older timber framed beauty! But they have heaps of good local information, not just about... 

 allikat Says:  Outside the front of the Guildhall an old cross identifies the Market Place. As I mentioned before, Lavenham was granted a charter by the crown back in the thirteenth century which allowed the townsfolk to hold a market. The cross that you see know is not quite that old -... 

 ratherton Says:  One of the main buildings in Lavenham is the Church of St Peter and St Paul. It is covered with magnificent carvings both inside and out and the tower rises to a height of 141 feet (about 41 metres) so it is the tallest church in Suffolk. 

 ratherton Says:  If I'm honest, my mum is the real expert on Lavenham and places like this around Suffolk. I took my girlfriend there one summer evening so everywhere was closed including the Crooked House Gallery.The building itself is incredible and dates back to 1425. Today it is run as a... 

 Vcela Says:  Impressive example of a guild building of Tudor/16th century period. Probably more interesting outside than in, although a fair size and with a small exhibition of local history and industry. Also with a shop and tea-room. 

 sue_stone Says:  On our visit to Lavenham the rain was threatening so we popped into The Swan for some lunch. The Swan is a luxury (renovated) 14th century hotel located on the main street. It is housed in one of those fabulous Tudor buildings which looks like it may fall down at any... 

 allikat Says:  The Cock pub is on the edge of Lavenham, right opposite the church. As there is a large free public carpark right behind the pub, it makes sense to park your car, enjoy Lavenham, then return for a beer and something to eat before going on your way. It is one of the few...