Name: Lavenham Guildhall
Rating: 5.0

Lavenham Guildhall

Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9QZ, UK

1-99 Years

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Lavenham Guildhall set in the lovely village of Lavenham, the Guildhall of Corpus Christi tells the story of one of the best-preserved and wealthiest towns in Tudor England. When you step inside this fine timber-framed building, you'll feel the centuries melt away.

You can discover the stories of the people who have used the Guildhall through its almost-500 years at the heart of its community, and learn about the men and women who have shaped the fortunes of this unique village. After, you can explore the picturesque streets of Lavenham, lined with shops, galleries and more than 320 buildings of historic interest.

Prices starts from £12.10 with for adults, £6.10 for Child and £18.20 for Family. If you are looking for Best place to visit with family and kids then you should visit this place once for day out with kids and families.

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Features

Guildhall: 16th-century timber framed Guildhall, exploring the stories of those who have used the building over the last 500 years.
Courtyard garden: Courtyard garden with outdoor seating, bug hotel and borders planted with traditional dye plants.
Second-hand bookshop: Bookshop stocked full of pre-loved books, CDs and DVDs.
Things to do in Lavenham Guildhall and village: Discover Lavenham, often described as a quintessential English village. From the medieval Guildhall of Corpus Christi to the winding, hidden lanes and historic architecture, there's plenty to discover on a visit to this special place.
Family-friendly things to do at Lavenham Guildhall: Enjoy a family day out at Lavenham Guildhall with lots of things to do to spark young imaginations. Discover a different story in each room and get stuck into seasonal activities and trails.

Facilities

Parking: Free parking in the village, there is some on street parking as well as some car parks around the village if the Market Place outside the Guildhall is full.
Food & Drinks: Cosy tea-room with indoor and outdoor seating serving hot and cold drinks, cakes, ice creams, lunches and cream teas.

What to see

Top trails:

Lavenham to Long Melford railway walk: Take a self-guided walk through woods and open fields from Lavenham to Long Melford along a route that largely follows the old GER Lavenham to Long Melford railway line. See a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), and the site of an 1891 railway accident. Finish by visiting Melford Hall, home of the Hyde-Parker family, in a well-preserved medieval ‘wool village’.
Lavenham Woodland walk: An easy circular walk that's great for families. Spot wildlife in the Lavenham Woodland community project, walk a section of the old Lavenham to Long Melford railway line, and marvel at the parish church with its towering spire. Will you spot some of the 24 varieties of butterfly seen in the area?

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Price: Paid

Price Details

Guildhall Museum Admission:

Adult(18+): £12.10 with Gift Aid & £11.00 without Gift Aid.
Child(5–17): £6.10 with Gift Aid & £5.50 without Gift Aid.
Under 5s: Free.
Family(2 adults and up to 3 children): £30.30 with Gift Aid & £27.50 without Gift Aid.
Family One Adult(1 adult and up to 3 children): £18.20 with Gift Aid & £16.50 without Gift Aid.
Group Adult(18+): £10.45.
Group Child(5–17): £5.23.

For more information please visit: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/lavenham-guildhall#place-prices

Pricing URL: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/lavenham-guildhall#place-prices

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Guildhall: 10:00 - 15:30
Tea-room: 10:00 - 15:30

Time may vary please check here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/lavenham-guildhall#place-opening-times

Address: Market Place, Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 9QZ, UK

Post Code: CO10 9QZ

Council: Babergh

County: Suffolk

By road: Take the A1141 off the A1134 which will take you directly into Lavenham High street, then take the turning for Water Street followed by Lady Street which leads you into the Market square, and the Guildhall is straight in front of you.
On foot: 4 mile 'Railway Walk' links Lavenham with Long Melford.
By train: Sudbury 7 miles.
By bus: Chambers 753 Bury St Edmunds to Colchester (passes close Bury St Edmunds train station and Sudbury train station).
Cycling: South Suffolk Cycle Route A1.
Parking: Free parking in the village, there is some on street parking as well as some car parks around the village if the Market Place outside the Guildhall is full.