The village has been dubbed as a ‘picturesque’ place to visit
Just over the border in the Suffolk countryside, is an “untouched” village filled with Tudor houses. The beautiful village of Lavenham, features over 300 Tudor homes that are still very well preserved today.
The Express recently described it as a “picturesque” village that has “hardly changed in the hundreds of years”. On the Love Lavenham website, it said it’s like taking a “step back in time” when paying a visit to the village.
It boasts a strong Tudor history, as it was one of the wealthiest areas during the Tudor era. Many of its buildings are listed, while someof the biggest are owned by the National Trust. Lavenham’s wealth was built its role at the centre of the English wool trade between the 14th and 16th centuries. It was renowned for its luxurious blue broadcloth, known as Lavenham Blues.
In one street in Lavenham, there is a 15th century house known as the Crooked House. While the house may be unusual in its structure, it inspired the nursery rhyme ‘There Was A Crooked Man’. Painted in vibrant orange, the building is now owned by husbands Alex and Oli, who offer guided tours through the unique building.
The village was also used as a filming location during a Harry Potter film. Lavenham portrayed Godric’s Hollow in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One. It featured in a scene where Harry’s parents’ graves were. The scene shows Harry and Hermione visiting the village on Christmas eve.
De Vere House also featured in the film as the exterior of the Potters’ ruined home, although it was altered for the film using computer-generated imagery. The Guildhall was also used for a derelict house in the background. Despite these film appearances, the Hollywood actors sadly did not come to Lavenham, and were instead superimposed into the shots later.
Today, the village is a popular place to visit for its beautiful shops, as well as cute cafes and restaurants. Lavenham is also surrounded by extensive countryside and ancient woodlands, providing plenty of options for a leisurely stroll along the trails and railway walks.
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