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LAVENHAM & THE WOOL TOWNS
THE GUILDHALL, LAVENHAM
Suffolk
for groups exploring one of England’s
’s wool towns make an ideal theme
finest and unspoilt counties.
In the 15th and 16th centuries, the wool
trade made Suffolk a very rich and
prosperous place. The huge churches built
at this time have left a permanent
reminder of the wealth of the period.
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widely regarded as being one of the finest
avenham, in the heart of rural Suffolk, is
examples of a medieval town, with over
300 listed buildings. The story of the
town
a
’s wool trade heritage is told through
Guildhall. The magnificent church is open
guided walk and a display in the
all year round and the town thrives, with
many galleries, antiques and gift shops.
The famous Swan Hotel makes a perfect
afternoon tea stop and offers four star
accommodation for short breaks, along
with several other top quality eating and
accommodation establishments in the
town.
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visitors an array of galleries and antiques
ong Melford, like Lavenham, offers
shops, as well as two fine T
visit. K
udor halls to
where costumed characters bring the past
entwell Hall hosts a variety of events
to life. 16th century Melford Hall is a
National T
Beatrice Potter
rust property with links to
Holy T
of the Suffolk wool churches, which
rinity Church, one of the grandest
. Just opposite the Hall is
should not be missed.
HOTEL ELIZABETH, SUDBURY
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