Hadleigh - UK

History & Hospitality


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 later a 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

Hadleigh Maid Chocolates  Hadleigh  01473822305   www.hadleighmaid.com

Hollow Trees Farm Shop is Les Router 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 backed breads and carrot cakes, home-grown vegetables, and much more.
There is also a farm trail that takes you through the fields and livestock sheds and a cafe'.

Serner, near Hadleigh   01449741247    www.ho;;owtrees.co.uk

Food and Drink

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 SEF  01473828166

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 chef's specialise in their individual finest Cantonese and Thai cuisines.

117 - 119  High Street, Hadleigh Suffolk IP7 5EJ   01473828838

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

The George, 52 High St, Hadleigh  IP7 5AL  01473922151