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Lavenham

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Ranked #198 of 364 attractions in East Anglia
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
Owner description: Lovely timbered buildings, an ancient guildhall and graceful churches help to make Lavenham one of the most attractive and charming villages in...... more » Owner description: Lovely timbered buildings, an ancient guildhall and graceful churches help to make Lavenham one of the most attractive and charming villages in Suffolk, England. « less
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Redlands, California
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66 reviews 66 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
“Small villege with story book houses!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Charming little villege with streets lined with houses that is more than 600 years old! It was very interesting and fun to see houses with walls are not straight, roof is curby. I have never seen anything like it and find that to be very unique. If you are near by, make effort to stop by - it is well... More

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Eastbourne
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“Like going back in time, picture perfect”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2010

If you are looking for a typical picture perfect chocolate box village and village square in Suffolk, then look no further. This is one of the most beautiful villages I have ever visited. We went purely because we are members of the National Trust and we wanted to visit the Guildhall. It's a lovely oldey worldey place with gorgeous timbered... More

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Las Cruces, New Mexico
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
“Quiet step back 600 years”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2009

Walking the streets, easy to do as it is a tiny place, is an interesting look back to the wealth of the wool trade. Also, because of settling, sagging and bowing, many of the buildings are at odd angles now which makes them a bit quirky. The museum in the guildhall is certainly worth the time as it explains the... More

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Vashon, Washington
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Lavenham Experence”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2007
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Lavenham is a small town near Bury St. Edmunds in East Anglia. It is a great location for walking in the town, visiting art displays, relaxing, peaceful remembering a good life and its closeness to other towns in historical East Anglica. It has a history that puts it close to the formation of America in the 18th Century. Many of... More

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