Lavenham
Wool town + Harry Potter
Lavenham
Historic market town Lavenham is the capital of the medieval Wool Towns in Suffolk, England. It is 18 miles from Ipswich, 12 miles from Bury St Edmunds and 36 miles from Cambridge.
The 15th and 16th wool trade made Lavenham one of the 20 wealthiest towns in the country but the Industrial Revolution took that industry to the north.
Graded buildings in Lavenham include the National Trust Guildhall, Litle Hall, The Swan Hotel, De Vere House and St Peter and St Paul’s Church. De Vere, Guildhall and Swan featured in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1.
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The Crooked House, Lavenham
Suffolk's most photographed home that inspired a world-famous nursery rhyme. Suffolk's most photographed home that inspired a world-famous nursery rhyme.
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Date: 12th Dec - 19th Dec 2026
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Date: 19th Sept - 19th Sept 2026
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Aldeburgh Food & Drink Festival
Date: 26th Sept - 27th Sept 2026
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Wedding Open Day at The Swan at Lavenham
Date: 20th Sept - 20th Sept 2026
Explore our 15th-century wedding venue with a glass of fizz at our next Wedding Open Day. Explore our 15th-century wedding venue with a glass of fizz at our next Wedding Open Day.
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The Crooked House, Lavenham
Suffolk's most photographed home that inspired a world-famous nursery rhyme. Suffolk's most photographed home that inspired a world-famous nursery rhyme.
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Suffolk's most photographed home that inspired a world-famous nursery rhyme.
The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa
Located in the Suffolk medieval village of Lavenham, the 4 Red Star 15th C Swan at Lavenham is… Located in the Suffolk medieval village of Lavenham, the 4 Red Star 15th C Swan at Lavenham is…
The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa
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Cavendish Hall
This is an early Regency country house of great charm, set on the outskirts of a timeless village. This is an early Regency country house of great charm, set on the outskirts of a timeless…
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This is an early Regency country house of great charm, set on the outskirts of a timeless village.
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Little Hall Lavenham
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