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Lavenham
Explore the historic crooked houses and listed buildings of medieval Lavenham, our charming corner of Suffolk.
Lavenham: A Harry Potter Film Location
Our medieval village was used as a Harry Potter film location…
Lavenham Boutiques
Take home luxury spa skincare, bespoke furniture and of course fine knitwear from Lavenham’s fine boutique shops.
Lavenham Guildhall
Lavenham Guildhall; a piece of history in itself is one of our village’s finest medieval monuments.
Lavenham Art Galleries
Get a culture fix at one of our local Suffolk art galleries.
Discover Suffolk: Romance
Visit Suffolk presents a series of films showcasing our wonderful county of Suffolk.
Kentwell Hall
Experience amazing costumed re-creations of the past at Kentwell Hall.
Palace House, Newmarket
Palace House is a fantastic new National Heritage Centre in Newmarket, Suffolk.
Newmarket Racecourse
Experience the thrill of one of England’s favourite pastimes with a day at the races at Newmarket.
History of The Swan, Lavenham village and historical attractions
The hotel, the village and our wonderful part of Suffolk is steeped in history and is a must-see for those that love history as much as we do. From a walk-through video of the history of the hotel to more details about our Airmen's bar, Lavenham village and nearby historic houses, the history section of our website is a great way to plan your next stay.
The story behind our afternoon tea crockery...
Immerse yourself in 'Where there's tea, there's history', our film which details the creative and manufacturing process undertaken to create The Swan's afternoon tea crockery.
The crockery itself depicts a collection of stories from the hotel’s long-standing history. From its strong connection to the US Air Force, RAF and Army during World War II to famous visitors such as Dolly Parton and many more moments in time.
Our news
The Swan at Lavenham awarded prestigious Four AA Red Stars
The Swan at Lavenham has been awarded with one of the most significant benchmarks of excellence in the UK hospitality industry. We have been recognised with the coveted Four Red Star Award by the AA, placing us among the AA’s Inspectors’ Choice Hotels - one of only a handful of hotels given the accolade this year.