Guided Walking Tours of Historical Lavenham
Location
The Swan at Lavenham, High Street, Lavenham, Sudbury, CO10 9QA
Telephone
07989 740343- Next Event
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About this event
Join the Institute of Tour Guiding accredited guides on a stroll around the beautiful and historic medieval wool village of Lavenham.
Once one of Europe’s most important and wealthy cloth producers and the home of the Suffolk Blue cloth. Discover the story of the village, its people and buildings, including the Swan Hotel, Crooked House, Guildhall, Little Hall and the links to Harry Potter, and Twinkle Twinkle Little Star!
Tours are approx. 90 mins and start at the Swan Hotel in the High Street. No need to book, just meet the guide on the day.
Winter Tours: November - End of March
Every Wednesday at 2.00pm
Spring/Summer/Autumn Tours: April - End of October
Every Wednesday at 2.00pm
Every Saturday at 11.00am
Every Sunday at 11.00am
Private tours are available to book ahead at any time
Suitable for all ages. Please make sure you wear suitable outdoor clothing and shoes.
A visit to the church can be included on the day, please ask the guide. Parking is available in paid car parks or on the street.
Times: Various
Tickets: Adult - £7.50, Under 16's - Free
Booking: For advance bookings and private tours, please contact 07594665346
Venue: Meet at The Swan at Lavenham Hotel & Spa.
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About the Venue
Discover more about beautiful and historic Lavenham on a guided walking tour with Discover Lavenham. Hosted by friendly and entertaining Blue and Green Badge guides, you’ll weave around the medieval streets of Lavenham and learn the tales of how this beautiful village has changed through the ages.
Your registered tour guide will reveal the hidden stories of Lavenham, you’ll take a peek at former clothiers’ houses and learn all about how these rich merchants and their employees lived and worked in the 15th Century.
This is a tale of blue wool, enormous wealth and economic collapse, interwoven with famous artists, nursery rhymes, blockbuster films and even a famous boy wizard.
Tours depart from the foyer of The Swan at Lavenham Hotel and Spa at 2pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays and on Sundays at 11am.
The tours season starts on Easter Saturday and ends at the end of October.
Each tour lasts about 90 minutes and costs just £5 per person.
Private tours are available on request.
For more information contact Claire Partner on 01206 364542 or 07989 740343 or email info@guideeast.co.uk
