Lavenham Church

Lavenham Church Lavenham's Church of St Peter and St Paul is probably the last of the great Suffolk 'wool churches', completed in 1530 - just before the reformation.

There has been a church on this site since Saxon Times, however the glorious building of cathedral-like proportions that we have today is mainly dating from around 1525 at the height of Lavenham's period of prosperity as a wool-cloth manufacturing town. Although the chancel dates from c1340, and this replaced and earlier wooden church. The church, which incorporates a wealth of carving in both oak

and stone, was financed by the Earl of Oxford - Lord of the Manor - and a number of wealthy cloth merchants, including the immensely rich Thomas Spring III. http://www.achurchnearyou.com/lavenham-st-peter-st-paul/
http://www.suffolkchurches.co.uk/Lavenham.htm

03/06/2026

Lavenham Hidden Gardens on Sunday 7th June. Refreshments will be available in church from 12.00. Also some craft activities for children. An opportunity to climb the tower. 13.00 to 16.00 weather permitting...sensible shoes.

Fragments of medieval glass at Lavenham, usually too difficult to see because they are high up in the clerestory windows...
31/05/2026

Fragments of medieval glass at Lavenham, usually too difficult to see because they are high up in the clerestory windows.

Some more of our medieval figures.
31/05/2026

Some more of our medieval figures.

We do not usually have a chance to see these medieval figures close up because they are high in the rafters. But thanks...
31/05/2026

We do not usually have a chance to see these medieval figures close up because they are high in the rafters. But thanks to Steve Jones and his camera drone we can appreciate these images. Who do the carvings represent?

Some pics of our model railway show. Thank you to everyone who visit3d, and everyone who worked so hard to make it pos...
18/05/2026

Some pics of our model railway show. Thank you to everyone who visit3d, and everyone who worked so hard to make it possible.

Saturday 16th May is our model railway exhibition in Lavenham church. 10.00 to 16.00. Please book online at lavenham.c...
12/05/2026

Saturday 16th May is our model railway exhibition in Lavenham church. 10.00 to 16.00. Please book online at lavenham.church/mre We look forward to seeing you. There will be at least 12 layouts of various sizes and vintage filling the main body of the church. £7 per adult £12 family ticket.

This beautifully restored, rebuilt and renewed small door into the choir vestry is now completed. Thanks to the Friends ...
07/05/2026

This beautifully restored, rebuilt and renewed small door into the choir vestry is now completed. Thanks to the Friends of Lavenham church for their donation.

Our model railway show in church is on Saturday 16th May 10.00 to 16 00. If you would like to come please book your tim...
05/05/2026

Our model railway show in church is on Saturday 16th May 10.00 to 16 00. If you would like to come please book your time slot and purchase tickets via our website Lavenham.Church/mre. Car parking will be on the Glebe field opposite the church, but if you can, please walk or come on the bus. This will all help to ensure everyone has a good day.

A beautiful morning on St George's Day
23/04/2026

A beautiful morning on St George's Day

04/04/2026

Address

Church Street
Lavenham
CO109QT

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 8:30am - 6pm
Sunday 8:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+441787247244

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