7 of the friendliest Suffolk places as chosen by you

Here are seven of the friendliest places in the county, as chosen by you.

1. Lavenham

The village was transformed into Godric's Hollow in the Harry Potter films (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Lavenham is England's best preserved medieval village in the Suffolk countryside between Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury. 

The Guildhall of Corpus Christi, Little Hall and the Church of St Peter and St Paul are all open to the public. 

It was recently named as one of the best honeymoon destinations in the UK.

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2. Haverhill

Haverhill is a market town near the borders with Cambridge and Essex.

The market dates back to the 13th century and the textile industry helped the town to thrive in the 1800s.

Anne of Cleves lived here after her annulment to Henry VIII and her house was restored after a fire destroyed many buildings in 1665.

3. Bury St Edmunds

Tours of the tower at St Edmundsbury Cathedral run on Wednesdays and Saturdays (Image: Andy Abbot)

Visit Suffolk describe Bury St Edmunds as a gem in Suffolk's crown. 

The town was once home to one of the most powerful monasteries in medieval Europe.

St Edmundsbury Cathedral over looks the town and the Abbey Gardens are a good place to enjoy a peaceful walk.

4. Clare

Clare is the smallest town in Suffolk in the countryside of Upper Stour Valley.

There are over 130 listed buidlings and a host of independant shops, cafes and pubs.

The 15th century church was built from the wealth earned by the wool industry and a Norman Castle can be found in Country Park.

5. Brandon

This town is set beside the Little Ouse River and surrounded by forest and heathland. 

Brandon used to supply over a million musket flints in the early 20th century and later became the centre of the British rabbit fur trade.

There is a small market every Thursday and Saturday. 

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6. Chelmondiston

Chelmondiston is a small village and parish located just a few miles away from Ipswich.

The land is mostly used for farming wheat and potatos. 

Nearby Pin Mill is good for peaceful walks with views of the River Orwell.

7. Rattlesden

The village sign for Rattlesden features the whale bones and St Nicholas Church (Image: Google)

The village is located between Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket. 

Something unique about Rattlesden is the pair of whalebones that span the River Rat- although these are now replicas of the originals.

St Nicholas Church dates back to the 13th Century and is one of 60 listed buildings in the village.