Bury St Edmunds
Dog-friendly + Food-loving
Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds is a charming market town in Suffolk, England. It is on the rail line between Ipswich and Cambridge.
Bury St Edmunds, the historic home of St Edmund, the first patron saint of England who was martyred by the Vikings, is the food-loving capital of Suffolk. It’s also been voted one of the most dog-friendly towns in the UK.
Take a tour with the official guides and enjoy the cathedral and Abbey Gardens, the Regency Theatre Royal, The Angel Hotel where Charles Dickens stayed and an eclectic mix of architecture from medieval times to Georgian.
Stories & Inspiration from Bury St Edmunds
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Top Attractions in Bury St Edmunds
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near… An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…
Ickworth Estate – National Trust
An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand… An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and…
Ickworth Estate – National Trust
An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand…
Giffords Hall Vineyard
Giffords Hall Vineyard is a family-run estate nestled in the heart of Suffolk, producing… Giffords Hall Vineyard is a family-run estate nestled in the heart of Suffolk, producing…
Giffords Hall Vineyard
Giffords Hall Vineyard is a family-run estate nestled in the heart of Suffolk, producing…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from… Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures…
Cycle Breaks
Discover the very best of Suffolk and Norfolk on self-guided cycling and walking adventures from…
Featured Events in Bury St Edmunds
Apple Pressing Sessions
Date: 31st Oct - 1st Nov 2026
Make your own juice from locally grown apples using our hand-cranked press! Make your own juice from locally grown apples using our hand-cranked press!
Theatre Tour
Date: 5th Nov - 5th Nov 2026
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is a vibrant 200-year-old theatre designed by William Wilkins. Join… Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is a vibrant 200-year-old theatre designed by William Wilkins.…
Albert’s Boy
Date: 2nd Mar - 6th Mar 2027
A darkly comic and moving play, shining light on one of history’s most enduring, scientific figures… A darkly comic and moving play, shining light on one of history’s most enduring, scientific…
Clay Workshop: Tree-stump planter
Date: 6th Mar - 6th Mar 2027
Join local artist Phil Stearn to create a woodland-inspired plant pot. Join local artist Phil Stearn to create a woodland-inspired plant pot.
Featured Businesses in Bury St Edmunds
Purton Green
Arriving at this thatched and timbered building on foot, the centuries fall away. Inside the late… Arriving at this thatched and timbered building on foot, the centuries fall away. Inside the…
Purton Green
Arriving at this thatched and timbered building on foot, the centuries fall away. Inside the late…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near… An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis…
Fullers Mill Garden
An award-winning seven-acre garden that’s a tranquil, peaceful and enchanting waterside oasis near…
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect… Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect…
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
Nestling in the lush beauty of the Suffolk countryside, Baylham House Farm is the perfect…
Ickworth Estate – National Trust
An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand… An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and…
Ickworth Estate – National Trust
An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk. With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand…
Featured Itineraries in Bury St Edmunds
Relax for a weekend away in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful villages… Relax for a weekend away in stunning rolling countryside that's punctuated with beautiful…
Trending Items
Date: 4th Nov - 4th Nov 2026
A popular classical programme, from Marcello and Mozart to lively Latin dances plus beautiful and… A popular classical programme, from Marcello and Mozart to lively Latin dances plus beautiful…
Lunchtime Concert: Serendipity Trio
Date: 4th Nov - 4th Nov 2026
Expiry Date: 4th Nov 2026
Date: 6th Apr - 6th Apr 2027
Teen practical masterclass led by award winning photographer Kevin Sawford. Teen practical masterclass led by award winning photographer Kevin Sawford.
Teen workshop: Advanced wildlife photography
Date: 6th Apr - 6th Apr 2027
Expiry Date: 6th Apr 2027
Date: 25th Oct - 28th Oct 2026
Make your own juice from locally grown apples using our hand-cranked press! Make your own juice from locally grown apples using our hand-cranked press!
Date: 28th Oct - 28th Oct 2026
Join us for a tale that will warm hearts, spark imaginations, and leave your little ones singing… Join us for a tale that will warm hearts, spark imaginations, and leave your little ones…
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