Lavenham Guildhall
Lavenham Guildhall
Grade I listed Lavenham Guildhall has been described as ‘One of the most spectacular timber framed buildings of medieval England at the heart of village life’. This remarkable building was constructed in the late 15th century, and today houses a museum, cafe, and popular wedding venue.
Lavenham Guildhall is one of the best-preserved timber-framed buildings in England. It was built in the late 15th century, at a time when the wool trade was booming in East Anglia. The guildhall was used as a meeting place for the town’s wool merchants, and later served as a court house and jail.
Today, the guildhall is open to the public as a museum and café. It is also a popular venue for weddings and other events.
If you’re interested in English history or architecture, then a visit to Lavenham Guildhall is a must.
The Guildhall at Lavenham is a timber framed building constructed with plaster infill and dating to around 1529. Formerly the hall of the Guild of Corpus Christi - at the time one of four medieval guilds in Lavenham.
The building was restored at the start of the 20th Century by Sir Cuthbert Quilter and remains one of the finest examples of half-timbering in the country. Lavenham Guildhall is now managed by the National Trust.
Created: 16 October 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Lavenham Guildhall Information
Lavenham Guildhall Address
Market Place, Market Ln, Lavenham, Sudbury CO10 9QZ, UK
CO10 9QZ
Website: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/lavenham-guildhall/
Get directionsLocal History around Lavenham Guildhall
There are some historic monuments around including:
Moated site 200yds (180m) S of Oldhall GreenMoated site at Moat Farm, 230m north east of St Peter's ChurchIron gas-holder, Lavenham gasworksMound of Milden CastleMarket crossCast iron road bridge SE of Bridge FarmMoated site immediately south east of New House FarmSt Bartholomew's ChapelPitches MountWood Hall moated site.
