Welcome to Bury St. Edmunds, one of Britain´s best-loved market towns.
A rich web of history is woven into every street. Few areas in England can match the beauty and history of Bury St. Edmunds and the surrounding towns, villages and countryside.
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Friendly shops, cheerful pubs and restaurants offer good old-fashioned hospitality. Just a short walk from the hustle and bustle of the town centre can be found the award-winning Abbey Gardens and the remains of the great Benedictine Abbey. Wandering through the ruins, visitors will arrive at St. Edmundsbury Cathedral - which was completed in 2005 with a 140 foot gothic-style tower.
When visiting Bury, don´t forget the Greene King Brewery and Visitor Centre - to learn about the history of some of the country´s best-loved beers. Directly opposite, the stunning Regency Theatre Royal invites you for lunches, open doors and guided tours. Or take a stroll into the town centre and visit Moyses Hall Museum, based in one of England´s few surviving Norman Houses. Exhibits include relics from the infamous Murder in the Red Barn, mummified cats and stone coffins. The day can be completed by visiting the Art Gallery, St. Mary´s Church, or by taking a Blue Badge guided tour.
In the evening, enjoy a meal in one of Bury St. Edmunds many restaurants and pubs, watch a film at the multiplex cinema, or see a play at the newly restored Theatre Royal. This beautiful regency building is also open to visitors during the day. Wednesday and Saturday is market day - with stalls offering local produce and a wealth of other fascinating items.
Throughout the year the town plays host to numerous events from the Flower Market in May, to the explosion of colour in the Abbey Gardens and the cascading flowers from the window boxes and hanging baskets in June. Small wonder that Bury has enjoyed many wins in regional `In Bloom´ competitions and brought home a `Green Oscar´ from the international Nations in Bloom competition.
In December, look out for the Christmas Fayre, with stalls from all over the UK, dozens of traders from Europe and great entertainment for everyone. Suffolk is famous for its countryside, and at Nowton Park (on the outskirts of Bury St. Edmunds), visitors can enjoy over 200 acres of parkland landscaped in typical Victorian style. About 6 miles from Bury St. Edmunds is West Stow Anglo Saxon Village and Country Park. This is a reconstructed Anglo Saxon village on the site of an original settlement. The village is set in a 125-acre country park containing a river, lake, heathland, a nature trail and a visitor centre. The village also boasts a large children´s adventure playground and café. Events take place regularly throughout the year including re-enactments, guided walks, bird watching and children´s activities. |
