Hadleigh - Suffolk, UK

A pretty little Suffolk market town close to the Essex border, Hadleigh is brimming with history and character, made evident in its abundant listed buildings.  Once a Viking royal town and latera hub of the burgeoning wool trade, it is home to some fantastic architecture, most notably in and around the High Street, Benton Street, George Street and the Market Place, where you'll find many traditional timber-framed and colour-washed plasterwork buildings.

Picturesque St Mary's  Church with its stunning lead steeple has attracted the attention of painters including Gainsborough, Turner and Constable Adjacent to the Church lies the fabulous red-brick Deanery Tower - the only remnant  of Hadleigh Palace and the magnificent 15th century timber - framed Guildhall.

Things to see

Hadleigh Guildhall  is a medieval timber- framed complex, Grade 1 listed and dating back to the 15th
century.  There is a timbered guildroom, an old town hall which has a fine crown- post roof, a Georgian assembly room and a Victorian ballroom.

Market Place, Hadleigh  01473822544

Ancient woodland used to cover much of East Anglia  RSPB Wolves Wood is one of the few remaining areas, managed by traditional coppicing to benefit a variety of wildlife.

Hadleigh     01473328006

Shopping

Beautifully packaged chocolates are carefully hand-made by a team of chocolate fnatics at Hadleigh Maid Chocolates. A must for all sweet teeth'

35 George Street, Hadleigh    01473822305
W:   www.hadleighmaid.com

Hollow Trees Farm Shop is Les Reuter accredited and has been established for 20 years.  You'll find
                                          local meats including kid meat from their own goats - and home-reared
                                          beef, pork and lamb.  Treat yourself to locally baked breads and carrot cakes,
                                          home-grown vegetables, and much more.  There's also a farm trail that takes
                                          you through the fields and livestock sheds, and a cafe'. Serner near Hadleigh
                                          01449741247    www.hollowtrees.co.uk

Food & Drink

Housed in a beautiful 15th century building with wooden floors, beams and leaded windows. Crabtree's offers award-winning, freshly ground coffee and a menu featuring fresh, local ingredients.
The cafe' regularly plays host to live music events.   66 High Street, Hadleigh  IP7 5 EF
  01447382166

Situated on the high street of this historic market town.  The King's Head serves the finest fish in Suffolk.  It provides a good choice of dishes ranging from sea bass fillet to a king prawn curry.
90 High  St Hadleigh,  Suffolk  IP7  5EF   01473828855

The China Garden Restaurant  has plenty of choice for special diets including vegetarian dishes.  The team of chefs specialise in their individual finest Cantonese and Thai cuisines

117-119 High Street, Hadleigh, Suffolk  IP7  5EJ       013473828838

Dining experiences at The George range from a full rack of bbq ribs with spicy wedges to the slightly more creative grilled goat's cheese filo parcels, all at reasonable prices.

The George, 52 High St, Hadleigh  IP7 5AL     01473822151