Lavenham is described as "England's finest medieval Town." Fine Tudor Houses mingle with small crooked cottages. Visit the magnificent Wool Church, the famous National Trust Guildhall and the Little Hall Museum.

Wander around the little streets with their shops, antiques, art galleries... Situated in the middle of East Anglia, Lavenham is the perfect place to stay.

RAMBLERS

Beautiful walks surround the village. The Lavenham Circular Walk can be done in an hour and gives stunning views around the village. Longer walks bring you to Brent Eleigh, Preston, Long Melford or Sudbury.

ART, MUSIC AND SHOPPING

Visit the Art Galleries of the village, some recognised internationally, and the numerous other shops. Click here for more information.

GAINSBOROUGH'S HOUSE

Sudbury: 3 July - 25 September 2010

HUMPHREY SPENDER

'A Century Celebration'.

Best known as a photographer, Humphrey Spender had an extraordinary career as an artist, designer, painter, printmaker and illustrator. His versatility, innovation and experimental techniques and creative imagination will be celebrated in this centenary show.
Mr Spender lived at the Great House in Lavenham from 1935 - 1948 and his brother, the poet Stephen Spender often stayed at the Great House in the late 30's.

Details of Music Concerts available on www.lavenham-sinfonia.co.uk next concert on Sunday 5th September at Lavenham Church.

The Open Garden Day in June is a great opportunity to discover the back gardens of some of the beautiful 14th Century houses.

LAVENHAM AIRFIELD

Early in 1944, the 487th Bomb Group 8th Air Force, United States Army Air Force moved into Lavenham Airfield, their new home, Many veterans still return to visit the old airfield of which much remains; situated one mile out of Lavenham off the A1141 towards Bury St. Edmunds.

THE 'MUST BE VISITED' OUTSIDE OF LAVENHAM

Kentwell Hall in Long Melford
Long Melford Hall
Bury St. Edmunds
Ickworth House & Gardens
The Gainsborough House Museum in Sudbury
The Newmarket Race Courses
Suffolk Attractions
Essex Attractions
Norfolk Attractions