
A Jewel in the Crown of Suffolk
Surrounded by countryside with 1,000 years of history to explore, Bury St Edmunds is the home of Saint Edmund, the original patron Saint of England.
In Medieval times, The Abbey of St Edmund was one of the richest, largest and most powerful Benedictine monasteries in England and people came from all over Europe to visit St Edmund's Shrine. The Abbey was dissolved in 1539 and Edmund’s final resting place is a great mystery; some believe he is buried somewhere within the Abbey precincts!
Bury St Edmunds is known as Suffolk's foodie town with everything from award-winning fine dining to quality Suffolk home-cooked pub grub each with their own unique atmosphere. For beer lovers, Greene King has been brewing beer in Bury St Edmunds for more than 200 years. Shopping in Bury St Edmunds offers plenty of choice with a great mix of fantastic independents and High Street favourites. There are beautiful outdoor spaces to explore and a plentiful arts scene including theatre, live music, film and art.
Explore Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds is known for its history, it's beautiful outside spaces, it's great mix of independent & High Street favourite shops and for being Suffolk's Foodie Town with its fantastic eateries. We are a dog friendly town with many places welcoming our four-legged visitors.
Bury St Edmunds TV
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Event Highlights
You'll find all the latest events from theatre to foodie nights and from family trails to tours in our What's On!
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Events
Through The Centuries Flower Exhibition
Fabulous floral displays from flower clubs around the…
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Picnic In The Park - Abbey 1000
You’re invited to pop into the Abbey Gardens on 16th…
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Our Bury St Edmunds Motorsport East 2022
Following last year’s hugely popular and successful…
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Latest news
Visit our Blog for inspiration for your next trip to Bury St Edmunds and Beyond! From tips to the latest events announcements you'll find it all here!

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New cycle hire offer at Ickworth
A new cycle hire offer at Ickworth allows visitors to easily explore the 1,800 acre estate on two wheels.
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Lavenham Literary Festival Is…
To celebrate 1000 years since the founding of King…
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Abraham Lincoln Helps Bury St…
Shoppers in Bury St Edmunds may have to look twice if…
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Father's Day Gift Guide
This Father's Day, treat your Dad to a unique gift or…
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Discover The Abbey Gardens…
This stunning park in the heart of Bury St Edmunds is…
Beyond Bury St Edmunds
Why not stay longer? Bury St Edmunds offers an ideal base to explore the surrounding area.
Discover the picturesque Suffolk wool towns of Lavenham, Long Melford and Clare, the home of horse racing at Newmarket and Ipswich, East Anglia’s waterfront town and the beautiful Suffolk Coast is just an hour away.
