
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.
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Abbey 1000 Celebrations Continue as New Sculpture of St Edmund is Unveiled
West Suffolk College students have created a large sculpture of the head of St Edmund as part of an ongoing celebration Abbey 1000 celebrations.
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Head to the Stoves Cookery Theatre to see the best of…
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East Anglian Wine of the Year…
A public open table tasting will follow the annual…
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Ghosts of the Abbey
It has been 1000 years since the founding of the Abbey…
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Parks Receive Green Flag…
West Suffolk Councils is awarded six Green Flags for…
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.
