Lavenham Guildhall - National Trust

16/07/2026

Are you book lover thinking of downsizing your book collection? Why not donate them to our second-hand book shop!

We're on the look out for more books for our bookshop with proceeds from all books sold going towards looking after Lavenham Guildhall.

Drop them off with us during opening hours; 10:30am - 4pm.

07/07/2026

An iced latte and a sour cherry flapjack; the perfect treat in this hot weather. Get yours from our tearoom and enjoy in our courtyard.

📸 Phil Sadler

26/06/2026

📣Lavenham Guildhall will reopen tomorrow📣

If temperatures in our spaces become too warm for our team to work safely then we may close earlier than advertised. Thank you for your understanding

26/06/2026

Reminder: We remain closed today due to the heat.

Thank you for your understanding.

⚠️Due to the ongoing heatwave and weather warnings in place, Lavenham Guildhall will be closed on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 June.⚠️

We are experiencing very high temperatures and so for the welfare and safety of our team and visitors, we have taken the decision to close.

🚨The Discover Medieval Lavenham - Guided Walk is also cancelled on Friday 26 June.🚨

Please stay safe in the hot weather and we look forward to welcoming back very soon. Thank you for your understanding.

24/06/2026

⚠️Due to the ongoing heatwave and weather warnings in place, Lavenham Guildhall will be closed on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 June.⚠️

We are experiencing very high temperatures and so for the welfare and safety of our team and visitors, we have taken the decision to close.

🚨The Discover Medieval Lavenham - Guided Walk is also cancelled on Friday 26 June.🚨

Please stay safe in the hot weather and we look forward to welcoming back very soon. Thank you for your understanding.

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