Lavenham Guildhall

Market Place
Lavenham
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 9GZ

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This early 16th-century timber-framed building overlooks and dominates the town's market place. Inside are exhibitions on timber-framed buildings, local history, farming and industry, as well as a unique display of 700 years of the medieval woollen cloth trade and a loom in working order.

There is an attractive walled garden with dye plants, and 19th-century lock-up and mortuary.

General Information:

  • Local history museum
  • Children's guidebook
  • Tea room
  • Shop
  • No dogs except guide dogs
Opening Times
(2006 times)
4th to 26th March: Saturday and Sunday 11.00am to 4.00pm.

1st to 30th April: Wednesday to Sunday 11.00am to 5.00pm.

1st May to 31st October: Daily 11.00am to 5.00pm.

4th to 26th November: Saturday and Sunday 11.00am to 4.00pm.

Open Bank Holiday Mondays.

Admission Charges
(2006 prices)
Adult £3.50; accompanied Child Free; Groups £3.00

School groups by arrangement 60p per child.

Directions
Lavenham Market Place A1141 and B1071.
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Lavenham Guildhall Postcode for SatNav: CO10 9GZ

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