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Lavenham Guildhall

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The Guildhall of Corpus Christi is a superb Tudor building at the centre of the historic village of Lavenham. The timber framed guidhall houses a museum of local history, with displays covering Lavenham's rich history as a centre of the cloth making industry.

The Guildhall has been called one of the finest timber-framed buildings in Britain. It was built around 1530 by the guild of Corpus Christi, a religous guild of local merchants. It was used by the guild as a meeting place until the guild was dissolved in 1560. The building was home to the Lavenham town council during the 17th century before seeing use as a prison, wool store, and workhouse. The building has ben restored twice; once in 1887 and in 1911. It housed evacuees during WWII.

Behind the Guidhall is a small walled garden featuring plants that have been used for dying cloth since at least the medieval period. Children will enjoy dresing up in period costumes.

Lavenham itself is a beautifully preserved medieval village. Indeed, perhaps no village in Suffolk retains so much of its medieval heritage.
Market Place, Lavenham, Suffolk, England

About Lavenham Guildhall
Attraction Type: Historic Property
Location: Seasonal opening.
Website: Lavenham Guildhall
Email: lavenhamguildhall@nationaltrust.org.uk
Phone: 01787 247646
National Trust
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Photo Credit: Jonathon Stenner, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence
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Lady Cottage - 0.1 miles from Lavenham Guildhall Lavenham, Suffolk Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £325

Cherry Tree Cottage - 6.9 miles from Lavenham Guildhall Polstead, Suffolk Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £350

The Thatched Cottage - 7.1 miles from Lavenham Guildhall Rattlesden, Suffolk Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £275

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Swan Hotel - 0.1 miles from Lavenham Guildhall Lavenham, Suffolk Stay from: £130.00

Angel at Lavenham - 0.6 miles from Lavenham Guildhall Lavenham, Suffolk Stay from: £50.00

The Black Lion Hotel And Restaurant - 3.6 miles from Lavenham Guildhall Long Melford, Suffolk Stay from: £99.00

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Polstead Lodge - 8.6 miles from Lavenham Guildhall Polstead, Essex From: £40.00

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Lavenham
Tourist Information Centre
Lady Street
Lavenham
Suffolk
England
CO10 9RA
Tel: 01787 248207
Fax: 01787 249459
Email: lavenhamtic@babergh.gov.uk
Web: http://www.babergh-south-suffolk.gov.uk/
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