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.
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Come Hungry to the Brecks for wellness
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Come Hungry to the Brecks for wellness
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Top Attractions in Bury St Edmunds
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…
Anglia Indoor Karting
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Anglia Indoor Karting
If you've got a budding Button or Hamilton in your family, then a trip to Anglia Indoor Kart Racing…
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…
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 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!
Dick Whittington
Date: 27th Nov - 27th Nov 2026
Has anyone seen the Queen? Last night she went missing and now the streets of London are filled… Has anyone seen the Queen? Last night she went missing and now the streets of London are…
Forest School
Date: 23rd Oct - 23rd Oct 2026
Let the kids go wild at Forest School! Let the kids go wild at Forest School!
Anything Goes
Date: 7th Nov - 7th Nov 2026
Local amateur group Irving Stage Company presents: Local amateur group Irving Stage Company presents:
Featured Businesses in Bury St Edmunds
The Ickworth Hotel
The Ickworth Hotel & Spa offers its guests a stately home experience. (Day entry to National Trust… The Ickworth Hotel & Spa offers its guests a stately home experience. (Day entry to National…
The Ickworth Hotel
The Ickworth Hotel & Spa offers its guests a stately home experience. (Day entry to National Trust…
Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre
A wildlife oasis of lakes, reedbed, meadow and woodland near Bury St Edmunds, with nature to enjoy… A wildlife oasis of lakes, reedbed, meadow and woodland near Bury St Edmunds, with nature to…
Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre
A wildlife oasis of lakes, reedbed, meadow and woodland near Bury St Edmunds, with nature to enjoy…
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…
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…
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…
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East Anglia has a long history with the USA, stretching all the way back to the Magna Carta and…
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…
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