Lavenham is a medieval village in Suffolk, England famous for its impressive Fifteenth Century church, half-timbered medieval cottages and circular walk. The population of the town has never exceeded 2000. In the medieval period it was among the 20 wealthiest towns in England. Currently, it is a popular day-trip destination for British people from across the country and Americans from the air bases of Lakenheath and Mildenhall. Lavenham, along with another historic wool town in the area, Long Melford, have become antique shoppers paradises with many antique shops and auction warehouses starting to open up. Lavenham is famous for its medieval architecture, rare as it is in such good condition. The shapes of the houses in the village are quite extraordinary and make you feel as if you are in medieval times.