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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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
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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…
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…
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…
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: 31st Oct - 31st Oct 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.…
Dick Whittington
Date: 26th Dec - 31st Dec 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…
Winter bird photography
Date: 30th Jan - 30th Jan 2027
Explore the art of bird photography in winter, with award-winning photographer Kevin Sawford. Explore the art of bird photography in winter, with award-winning photographer Kevin Sawford.
Featured Businesses 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…
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The Pear Tree Inn
Rest and reset in our brand new getaway spot with seven ultra-luxe rooms to choose from Rest and reset in our brand new getaway spot with seven ultra-luxe rooms to choose from
The Pear Tree Inn
Rest and reset in our brand new getaway spot with seven ultra-luxe rooms to choose from
The Angel Hotel
4 Star coaching Inn located in the centre of Bury St Edmunds 4 Star coaching Inn located in the centre of Bury St Edmunds
The Guinness Arms
A stunning 16th Century coaching inn in the heart of the Suffolk village of Icklingham. A stunning 16th Century coaching inn in the heart of the Suffolk village of Icklingham.
The Guinness Arms
A stunning 16th Century coaching inn in the heart of the Suffolk village of Icklingham.
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Date: 30th Dec - 30th Dec 2026
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Top Deck @ The Cabin
Two bedroom flat in top floor of secluded Edwardian house in Bury St Edmunds Two bedroom flat in top floor of secluded Edwardian house in Bury St Edmunds
Top Deck @ The Cabin
Two bedroom flat in top floor of secluded Edwardian house in Bury St Edmunds
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