Suffolk is home to a number of wonderful towns and villages but there is one place that constantly wins national recognition.
Lavenham, near Sudbury, has received national praise countless times over the past months - but what makes it so special?
The village, which is arguably one of the best-preserved medieval villages in the country, has a lot to offer for not just those living there but people visiting.
Colourful timber-framed buildings
Lavenham's high street is full of traditional and colourful timber-framed buildings and a beautiful church.
The picturesque village was recently named as having one of the best high streets in the UK.
Lavenham was included in a list of the 32 best high streets in Britain by the national newspaper the Daily Mail.
The National Trust museum - the Lavenham Guildhall - and the Crooked House are all worth a visit if travelling to the village.
Lavenham is also home to De Vere House, used to film scenes in Harry Potter.
Great pubs, restaurants and tearooms
The village has a number of great places to go out for food and drink and was recently named as one of the best places for foodies in the country.
Among the great places to get something to eat is the Greyhound, which was named as one of the best restaurants in Suffolk by our readers.
The menu at the Greyhound has been designed in a small plate format with influences from all over Europe.
Also in the village is the Cock Horse Inn which was named as Suffolk's Pub of the Year in 2022.
Lavenham is also home to a number of independent cafes and tearooms.
One that is well worth a visit is Lavenham Vintage Tea Rooms.
Opening in 2016, the tearoom offers a wide range of traditional food and drinks.
Lovely walks around the countryside
There are a number of walking routes around the village.
One of the most popular is the Lavenham Woodland Walk, which is a circular walk that is great for families.
While out and about you will be able to spot wildlife in the Lavenham Woodland community project and walk a section of the old Lavenham to Long Melford railway line.
It is also possible to see 24 varieties of butterfly when walking around Lavenham.
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