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 i...