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Local Attractions
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.
Lavenham Falconry
Add some adventure to your Suffolk retreat and learn to fly hawks and falcons.
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.
A little further afield...
Adnams Tours and Tastings
Discover the art behind making your own gin with Adnams Tour and Experiences. Visit nearby Bury st Edmunds or venture a little further to the city of Norwich and embark on a gin-making masterclass. Or, head to the coast where you can enjoy a brewery and distillery tour over in Southwold.
As a guest of The Swan, you can enjoy 10% off your Adnams experience, just quote HOTELFOLK10 at checkout on the Adnams website.