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Filming location for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1, representing the wizarding village of Godric's Hollow. De Vere House: Transformed into the dilapidated home of Harry Potter's parents, Lily and James Potter. https://www.deverehouse.co.uk/ Lavenham Guildhall: Also featured and served as a model for the house in the film

Exceptionally well-preserved medieval architecture, unique timber-framed buildings, and rich history as a wealthy wool town. Visitors can explore historic sites like the Lavenham Guildhall and Little Hall. There over 340 grade listed buildings

A real feeling of history as you walk through the village.

The memorial is not too far from the Maglia Rosso Cycle shop and cafe.

Beautifully maintained roadside memorial to Johannes Bartholomeus Jat Van Mesdag, a 21 year old Mustang pilot who died near here in an flying accident. He was born on 3rd October 1923 in Hilversum, Netherlands. Before the war he was studying in the U.S.A., living in Ardsley, Hudson, New York. He joined the Dutch Air Force in Canada and was sent to UK, arriving 17th August 1942. He was awarded his wings on 26th November 1944, joining 64 Squadron on 28th December. Within the Dutch Air Force, his rank was 2nd Luitenant. In the R.A.F.V.R. he was a Flight Sergeant but appears to have been commissioned at the time of his death. He had one kill registered; a Focke Wulf 190 near Frankfurt on 14th January 1945. He was based at RAF Bentwaters, flying North American Mustang Mk III. On 6th March, flying Mustang KH451, it appears he dived out of cloud into the ground a few miles NW of Lawshall. The accident was unexplained and came was unknown. Check out https://undyingmemory.net/LAWSHALL/van-mesdag-johannes.html for more information.

Site of BCQ204 from the British Cycle Quest

The approach from the north is fine, on good tarmac. On the south side of the underpass the route towards Bury is narrow with spiky brambles trailing across the path, like police tyre stingers, and then a section of gravel. Ok for a couple of riders happy to pick their way along but groups would be better avoiding.

Nice location with tables out front so you can eat while keeping an eye on your bike with a view across towards the church.

Nice little beer garden at the front overlooking the road.

Twisting but steady gradient with a decent surface that allows you to carry your speed through the bends as you drop 35m down to the junction with the main road in the valley.

A good way to cross the A14

Pretty bridge, but you are probably riding too quickly over it to notice!

Lovely inn (pub with rooms) serving real ales

Lovely cafe with delicious home made sausage rolls, scones, and lots more

Hours have extended a bit but still very limited - open until 1pm Thu-Sun but if you’re here after lunch or at the start of the week you’re out of luck. Definitely catering for the weekend morning club rides!

Open every day but closes for an hour at lunch and only a half day on Sundays.

Lovely setting up on the hill above the half-timbered village houses.

Presumably the other side of the roof has the other half of the flag? 🇬🇧🤔

Expansive views south and east at the top of the climb up from the valley of the River Lark. Enjoy the sharp drop down towards Hawstead or the shallower descent towards Bury.

From a distance I thought it was a huge flag but on closer view it’s an impressive union flag mural covering the end of the village hall with a CR III coronation crown mounted above. Only visible when heading northbound.