Lavenham Guildhall - National Trust

18/06/2026

04/06/2026

Did you know that dogs are welcome in our tea-room and courtyard? We even have dog blankets for you to use, dog treats and dog ice cream.

So why not treat your four-legged friend to a treat (and maybe yourself too)?

We’re open 10am - 4pm. Winter hours vary.

📸 Phil Sadler

01/06/2026

📣 We're recruiting 📣

We're looking for someone to join our team at Lavenham Guildhall as a Programming Assistant. You’ll assist in the delivery and development of a programme of activities and events, and help to create enjoyable and memorable experiences.

💫IRC176296 - Programming Assistant | Permanent, part-time (15 hours per week)

For more information and to apply, head to nationaltrustjobs.org.uk and search for IRC176296. Closing date 14 June.

01/06/2026

We'd love to say a massive thank you to our volunteers at Lavenham Guildhall. They are a big part of our team and we couldn't do what we do without them. So THANK YOU!

22/05/2026

If you're planning a spring clear out this weekend and thinking of sorting out all of those books you no longer read then why not consider donating to our second-hand bookshop?

We are short on books so if you've got any that are in good, clean condition then please drop them off during our opening hours of 10:30am - 4pm daily.

Every book sold helps to raise vital funds to look after Lavenham Guildhall for everyone, forever.

📸 Eleanor Ling/Natalie Hebditch

17/05/2026

We’ve got a bad case of Wisteria hysteria at Lavenham Guildhall! It certainly is a spring showstopper with its cascades of purple flowers.

Head to the courtyard to view this beautiful floral display 💜

📸 Kay Naylor

16/05/2026

Celebrate 75 years of Lavenham Guildhall being under the care of the National Trust!

Head upstairs to visit this locally curated exhibition and find out how the people of Lavenham helped to shape the guildhall’s future.

Open daily between 10:30 - 4pm. Head to the comments to find out more 👇

📸 Sophie Court

11/05/2026

The Woad in our dye garden is in full bloom and looking fabulous. You’d be forgiven for thinking that the colour from this plant would be yellow based on the flowers but in fact the dye comes the leaves and is blue!

This plant is responsible for the colour of Lavenham’s “blew” cloth which was a highly prized woollen cloth produced here in Lavenham during the 15th and 16th centuries.

You can find out more about this historic past, and more with a visit to the Guildhall. Head to the comments to find out more 👇

📸 Kay Naylor

02/05/2026

The Bank Holiday weekend is here and we are open all weekend (and every day) 10am - 4pm (guildhall opens at 10:30am).

Our outside courtyard and garden is the perfect space to sit and enjoy the spring weather. Grab a cuppa, a tasty treat and maybe even a new read from our second handbook shop. ☀️

📸 Kay Naylor

01/05/2026

Did you know that May is National Walking Month?

You can head out into the countryside from Lavenham or you can explore the history of the village on one of our weekly guided walks. Don't forget to treat yourself afterwards in our tearoom.

Head to the comments to find out more.