20 Best Things To Do In Bury St Edmunds | Insider Tips And Guide

I spend so much time writing about other places, so I thought why not take a moment to reflect on the place I call home and introduce you to some of the best things to do in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

However, rather than just your bog-standard things-to-do list, as I know the town well, I also wanted to share snippets of history throughout. I hope you enjoy reading about my little town as much as you do decide what to do when you visit Bury St Edmunds.

So let’s see what’s coming your way, feel free to skip ahead if you are looking or something specific.

Where is Bury St Edmunds?

If like I, you also come from what would be considered a small town, I’m pretty sure you’ve encountered something similar to this on your travels:

“Hi! Where are you from?”

“The UK”

“Cool, where about?”

“You probably haven’t of heard of it, it’s called Bury St Edmunds”

“Where?”

“Near Cambridge”

“Where?”

“OK, you know London?”

“Oh yeah, is it close to London?”

“Not really, but . . . I guess that will do. “

So you get the idea, not famous when compared to other nearby places such as the iconic universities of Cambridge or the long, sandy Norfolk beaches, but that doesn’t mean the town of Bury St Edmunds is not worth visiting.

Keep reading to discover more about the town that is home to a royal grave, ancient abbey ruins, many independent shops, and eating places, one of the UK’s largest breweries and also recently used as a filming location for the David Copperfield movie.

So that said, let’s take a closer look at some of the best things to do in Bury St Edmunds.

What to do in Bury St Edmunds

1. Take a Greene King Brewery Brewery Tour

Based in Westgate Street, Greene King is one of the biggest real ale brewers in the UK (maybe even the biggest). They have been brewing in the town since they were established in 1799 and have gone on to own pubs across the country.

But this is what you need to know – the brewery operates tours throughout the day, and having been three times, I highly recommend them.

You will get to visit the brewhouse, learn about brewing cask ales, walk out on the roof of the brewery for some spectacular views and of course, taste plenty of the product.

If you don’t have time for the full Greene King brewery tour, you could always pop into the on-site Beer Cafe where you can sample much of the range and get a bite to eat.

Find out more about tours here: Greene King Brewery tours

Visit Greene King and do a brewery tour
Greene King Beer Cafe

2. See a show at The Theatre Royal

This wonderful National Trust theatre is said to be the only surviving example of a working Regency playhouse in the country.

Originally built in 1819, the Regency theatre has recently undergone extensive renovations to take it back closer to its original Georgian look and it hasn’t lost its charm in the process. Expect to be close to the acts in this intimate performance space that hosts a varied programme of shows and events throughout the year.

Take a look at what’s on at the Theatre Royal here: Shows upcoming at the Theatre Royal

The Theatre Royal is a regency playhouse and one of the top things to do in Bury St Edmunds

3. Visit St Edmundsbury Cathedral

So let’s start with a bit of history. Originally the church was known as St Denis’s Church, but in the 12th century, when Anselm was the Abbot of St Edmundsbury, he decided he wanted to make a pilgrimage along the St James’s way, more commonly known around the world as Santiago de Compostela to the shrine of Saint James the Great in Galicia.

However, he was persuaded by his peers that it wasn’t a good idea and didn’t do it. But I guess he still felt he had a burning desire to do something a little Saint Jamesey, so he decided to rebuild the old church and rename it  St James’s Church.

I think a walk would have been the easier option and I also feel a little bad for Denis –  losing his church after James already has so much glory is a shame, but that’s the way it all went down.

The church went on to become a cathedral in 1914 and has since kept growing.

The Main aisle at the St Edmundsbury Cathedral
The Main aisle at the St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Although you wouldn’t know it, the St Edmundsbury Cathedral Tower wasn’t completed until 2005 after funding was granted by the Millennium Commission. The gothic architecture looks so authentic due to the painstaking construction process they went through to ensure the bricks and methods used were as close as possible to the original plans.

When you walk inside, you’ll certainly notice the roof and the font as standout features and don’t miss the small display room, up a small flight of stairs to admire some local treasures.

Although having its foundations in the 12th century, Bury St Edmunds Cathedral has a very modern feel to it. It is still very much functional but also well set up for tourists to visit and has also been the venue of high profile and celebrity weddings.

Bonus tip: Be sure to check out the Bury St Edmunds Cathedral Shop, located just by the main entrance, to get some wonderful and unique souvenirs.

4. Visit the grave of Mary Tudor in St Mary’s Church

While the cathedral is bright and almost feels modern, just up the road is St Mary’s Church which feels like stepping back in time and is a fantastic contrast.

The church is one of the largest parish churches in England, it claims to have the second longest aisle, and the largest West Window of any parish church in the country. I think that makes it worth a visit.

The Graveyard by St Mary's Church in Bury St Edmunds
St Mary’s Church Graveyard

What . . . you want more? OK, how about if I also tell you there is royalty buried there? Will that do it for you?

St Mary’s Church is the final burial place of Mary Tudor, sister of King Henry VIII. After the death of her first husband, the king of France, (30 years older than her, she allegedly danced him to death three months after their wedding) Mary was immediately promised by her brother Henry to the Duke of Savoy.

Mr Henry Eighth sent an ambassador to pick her up from France, but on the way, she managed to persuade the ambassador to marry her instead. He must have been a brave man as not many went against the famously fragile tempered King.

Luckily he seemed to get away with it (maybe due to the whopping fine to the cash-strapped King) and they happily lived in Suffolk until she passed away and was laid to rest in the old Abbey before being moved to the church.

The tomb itself is quite small and easy to miss (it took me about 10 minutes and I knew where it was!) so look carefully.

In the words of the church’s information sign: “It really is a modest tomb for someone who was the daughter of a King, sister of a King, wife of a King and grandmother of a Queen”.

Poignantly, the colours of the Suffolk Regiment also hang in the church, recording battle honours over the centuries.

Discover a royal tomb in St Mary's Church
Mary Tudor’s tomb and the stained glass windows

5. Take a walk among the tombstones in the Great Courtyard and admire the West Front

As you stand next to the statue of St Edmund, in the middle of the courtyard, you will be surrounded by interesting architecture, most of which stems from The Abbey of Bury St Edmunds (more on that in a bit).

The courtyard is built up on three sides, the Cathedral to the North, Norman Tower to the west and confusingly the West Front to the East. I have already written about the cathedral above, so if you skipped it, you can go back now.

The Norman Tower used to be the main gateway to the abbey and is still used to this day as the bell tower for the cathedral.

The West Front is a small part of the original abbey still standing, it was the main entrance to what must have been a spectacular complex.

To the south, the courtyard joins the St Mary’s Church graveyard with hundreds of fascinating tombstones dating back hundreds of years.

The statue of St Edmund in Bury
Statue of St Edmund with the West Front (left) and Cathedral tower behind

Other interesting sights in the courtyard are the Norman Tower House, a stunning house next to the tower. Built in 1846, if you fancy owning it yourself, it was recently on the market with a guide price of ‘only’ £1,500,000.

There is also the Martyr’s Memorial, a monument to the 17 Protestants who were burnt in the town at the command of Queen Mary the 1st, aka Bloody Mary. Not to be confused with Mary Tudor, who is buried in the nearby St Mary’s church (as you already know unless you skipped that bit too!).

6. Take a stroll in the Abbey Gardens

The main entrance to the Abbey Gardens is through The Abbey Gate, on Angel Hill.

For those of you whose history only goes back a meager few centuries, I would point out that the current Abbey Gate is the new and improved modern version . . .  built in the 1300s (rioting townspeople tore down the original one in 1327).

The Abbey Gardens contain the ruins of The Abbey of Bury St Edmunds as well as wonderful landscape, flowers and entertainments. It is free to get into and is a great area to unleash the kids with a large playground and aviary. Certainly one of my favourite places during the summer months.

The Abbey Gardens in Bury St Edmunds
The Abbey Ruins and the Gardens overlooked by the Cathedral

The Abbey of Bury St Edmunds was once one of the richest of the Benedictine monasteries in the country and (probably) the burial site of St Edmund the Martyr King, viciously killed by those pesky Vikings.

Sadly, after King Henry VIII decided to go a bit anti-monks and create his own version of religion (more to do with replacing a boring old wife with a tantalising new model than any real conviction), the abbey, like many other in the UK thanks to the Dissolution of the monasteries in 1539, was torn down.

Abbots Bridge in Abbey Gardens Bury St Edmunds
Abbot’s Bridge, part of the old Abbey

Much of the building material was pilfered and reused about the town ( you can spot lumps of abbey stone in the walls in many town centre homes) and the ruins are all that remain.

The abbey was also the site where a group of Barons came together to discuss forcing King John to sign the Magna Carta aimed at limiting the King’s power and establishing a fair law across the country (and which went on to be the basis of other countries’ constitutions, such as the USA and India).

Ironic really, that it was a king who ordered the Abbey’s destruction just 100 years later.

Wander among the ruins of the old Abbey, touching history

7. Find a national first, the Pillar of Salt

Dating to the 1930s, it is easy to pass this handsome, tall and white column without even realising what it is.

Located on Angel Hill, close to the Abbey Gate, this sign is thought to be the first illuminated roadsign to exist in England. It also has a place on the country’s list of nationally important sites, being described as “individual and probably unique”.

All that, and it tells you which way Sudbury is.

Abbey Gate on Angel Hill
The Abbey Gate with the Pillar or Salt to the left

8. Sip on a cocktail in the vaults of The Angel Hotel

As an ex-employee of The Angel Hotel, it’s probably a bit cheeky including this, but I have some great memories from working there and for centuries the Angel Hotel has been at the heart of Bury St Edmunds.

The hotel has entertained many famous guests through the years from Angelina Jolie and Pierce Brosnan while filming in the local area to Charles Dickens back in the day. He was suitably impressed and decided to include its name in his novel, The Pickwick Papers

Since Mr Dickens’ visit, The Angel has undergone many changes and its modern interior belies its old school frontage. In fact, much of it is a little like wandering around a modern art gallery (I’ll leave it for you to decide if you like the art or not).

But my favourite place in The Angel Hotel is downstairs in The Wingspan Bar, formerly known as The Vaults.

Located in (allegedly) secret undergound tunnels that date back to the 12th century, the comfortable and curious surrounds are a great place to relax with friends and enjoy a cocktail, or two . . . or four?

Angel Hotel on Angel Hill
Angel Hotel on Angel Hill, looks stunning in the summer as it gets overtaken by the ivy

9. Admire the interesting architecture of contrasting Shopfronts

It’s easy to understand why you’d be walking around with your eyes looking where you are going, but don’t. . .  lift your head and look up.

In contrast to the modern shop fronts, many of the buildings have wonderful facades above street level, be sure to take a closer look as you wander around the town.

An added bonus is that if you walk around looking up, people tend to get out of your way (and you can keep an eye on the pigeon that had a dodgy meal and is looking to get rid of it).

Bury St Edmunds shop fronts
Don’t forget to look up!

10. Have a pint in the UK’s smallest pub, The Nutshell Pub

This quirky little pub is the smallest pub in the UK. Well, many have tried to claim to be smaller, but most of them have beer gardens, which in my view, is cheating.

Expect to be cramped and uncomfortable, but the beer is always good and the walls are like a mini museum, covered in pieces of stuff that locals have donated from their travels.

Oh, and be warned, although it is there to ward off evil spirits, touching the mummified cat that hangs above the bar is considered bad luck, I wouldn’t recommend it. Unless of course touching ancient dead cats is your thing, in which case, go ahead and give it a stroke.

The Nutshell
The Nutshell pub, smallest in the UK?

11. Grab a bargain on a Bury St Edmunds Market Day

The thriving Bury St Edmunds market days are every Wednesday and Saturday and it takes over the town centre.

It is home to stalls selling everything from locally grown fruit and veg, fresh fish, flowers, clothing, world foods and of course those stalls that all markets have that just seem to sell a whole variety of random crap.

The market creates a lively atmosphere as the streets fill with people and traders try to out-shout each other about how cheap their bananas are.

Bury St Edmunds Market
The Market takes place every Wednesday and Saturday

12. Support local trade by shopping in independent shops

If you love discovering hidden gems and smaller shops where you never quite know what you’re going to find, St John’s Street is perfect.

The gently sloped shopping street leads downhill from the town with many small, independent retailers that cover a huge range of goodies from handmade jewellery, gourmet food, clothing and even a shop called Secrets, but shhh, the town doesn’t like to talk about that sexy little corner.

A couple of my favourites are Trete, a great sustainable clothing label specialising in stylish clothes that is super comfy, are great for travelling.

Also, you’ll find Beautiful Beers. You can probably guess what they sell by the name, and they have a lot of it for a small store. They stock a wide-range of boutique brews from across the world and also now brew their own too!

St John's Street Bury St Edmunds home to many independent shops

13. Relax with wine and a movie in The Abbeygate Cinema

If you’re a movie lover and have a bit of spare time, then I’d definitely recommend seeing a movie at the Abbeygate Cinema, located in the town centre, just off Abbeygate Street.

The cinema shows a wonderful mix of movies, from arthouse pictures to major blockbusters. However, what makes it really stand out is the screening rooms come complete with sofas and are licensed.

That means you can grab that glass of wine at the bar, take it into the movie and snuggle with a loved one on a couch while enjoying the movie (unfortunately they do not supply blankets).

Oh, and one other thing, it also has a great restaurant serving possibly the best burgers in town.

See what films are on at The Abbeygate Cinema: What’s on at The Abbeygate

14. Discover the past in Moyse’s Hall Museum

The exact origins of this building are rather sketchy, it may have been a tavern, it may have been the place that a lady’s foot burst into flames and fell rotting from her body, thanks to The Devil. It was definitely a prison of sorts, but it is now a museum.

True to its eclectic roots, the collections inside range from clocks and militaria to items of torture (my personal favourites as a fascinated child) and lots about the infamous local Red Barn Murder that had much of country gossiping in the 1800s.

I recommend this article for more information if that bit about rotting flesh piqued your attention and the video below is pretty good too. – The History of Moyse’s Hall

YouTube video

15. Get your shop on in arc shopping centre

As well as having wonderful independent stores, if shopping is your thing, the arc shopping centre has all the high street covered.

A locally controversial modern development, it is worth checking out if just for the futuristic architecture of Debenhams, which looks a bit like it’s ready to take off and fly away at any moment.

I’m also going to throw in that if you need to spend a penny (not in the shopping way) then the arc is home to award-winning public toilets, super clean, spacious and free!

arc shopping centre Bury St Edmunds
The futuristic looking Debenhams at arc shopping centre

16. Listen in acoustic style at The Apex

Located within the arc shopping centre, The Apex is a modern concert hall and event space which, while not big on capacity, is big on acoustics.

Many of the acts that play there have actually commented that it has the best acoustics in the UK, maybe even Europe.

In the foyer of The Apex is also where you will now find Bury St Edmunds tourist information service. If you want to grab a map or some information from people in the know, this is the place to go.

Find out more about that and what’s on and coming up at The Apex on their website: The Apex

The Apex Bury St Edmunds
The Apex has a cafe during the day, great for people watching

17. Feel festive at the Bury St Edmunds Christmas Market

Although this is dependent on when you are visiting, I couldn’t not mention the epic Christmas Fayre that takes over the whole town for three days, normally during the last weekend of November.

There’s nothing like sipping a mulled wine to stave off the winter chill while strolling through market stalls in the build-up to Christmas.

The Bury Christmas Market is regularly touted as one of the best in the UK, stretching from the top of the town all the way down, and into the Abbey Gardens with loads of market stalls, street food vendors, live stage performances and more.

Just remember to plan early though, due to the popularity of the events, it’s not uncommon for all of the accommodation in Bury St Edmunds to be fully booked up to half a year in advance.

Bonus tip: The town also holds quite a few other markets and fayres throughout the year, including the Bury Festival and the Whitsun Fayre, find out about and upcoming events in Bury St Edmunds here: Bury St Edmunds Fayres and Festivals.

18. Listen to some stories with a guided walk by a Blue Badge Guide

So, if you don’t want to go to the effort of discovering it all for yourself, don’t worry, the Bury St Edmunds Blue Badge Tour Guides have got your back.

There are many benefits to guided tours, they’ll take you to unknown little spots and tell stories and tales of the town throughout history.

I’ll hold my hand up and admit I haven’t done one myself, but I have often walked past and earwigged in, and they know their stuff! Find out more and book a guided tour of Bury St Edmunds here: Visit Bury St Edmunds

19. Take a day trip to explore a little further in the local parks

There are certainly a few parks nearby that offer something for visitors. Probably the most well-known is West Stow Country Park and Anglo-Saxon Village.

West Stow was once a village inhabited by the Anglo-Saxons around 400 bc. Now it is one of England’s great archaeological sites and home to a replica village, great for getting out in the countryside and learning about the past. You can visit their website to learn more about what to expect.

Ickworth Park is another large park and home to the National Trust property Ickworth House. It has a great blend of well-manicured gardens, open countryside, playgrounds, and galleries, so is one of the best places for a family day out.

Finally, there is Nowton Park. This is more for nature walks and getting some fresh air. There are a number of woodland trails to follow as well as a hedge maze and regular nature events throughout the year.

20. Tingle those taste buds in some of Suffolk’s finest restaurants

One thing you won’t be when visiting the town is hungry or thirsty. With loads of coffee shops, pubs and restaurants you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Personally, I like to support independents, so while you can find pretty much all chains in the town, here are a few lesser-known stars in the town.

Recommended Independent Restaurants, Pubs and Bars in Bury St Edmunds

  • 1921 – Recently a winner of Suffolk Magazine’s Best Restaurant award, 1921 follows an unconventional approach with relaxed service and the stunning food reigning supreme.
  • Pea Porridge – With a cosy, homely, laid back ambience the hands-on owners, Justin Sharp (head chef-proprietor) and his wife Jurga (front-of-house), like to keep things lively, fresh and exciting. Pea Porridge is a regular in the Michelin guide.
  • The One Bull – Their aim? “To serve good food and drink at sensible prices in a relaxed, friendly and clean environment.” Mission accomplished at The One Bull!

Pubs

  • The Beerhouse – I’ve never had a bad pint here. They boast 7 hand pumps dedicated to traditional cask ale from interesting local and national brewers with 3 hand pumps for cask ciders as well as a craft beer wall featuring 6 ever changing keg beers.
  • Old Cannon Brewery – As you walk in you will be struck by their unique, stainless steel brewing vessels that are a stunning feature of the bar where they have been brewing since 1999. The Gunner’s Daughter is a highly recommended pint.

Bars

  • Edmundos – This large bar is packed with quirky decor, comfy chairs and original features that date back to when it was first a pub, waaaay back in 1791. Expect great cocktails at Edmundos and lovely dishes – sharing is encouraged!

Cafes

  • Guat’s Up –  Guat’s Up! Is a colourful independent cafe in the heart of Bury St. Edmunds offering Butterworth and Sons speciality coffee, roasted here in Bury St. Edmunds, loose leaf teas and fresh pastries and bagels daily.
  • Gastrono-me – The team at Gastrono-me pride themselves in creating simple dishes inspired by their childhoods and from their travels.

Getting to Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds is located just off the A14 between Cambridge and Ipswich and by far the easiest way to get there is by car.

Driving yourself

It is roughly 30 mins driving from Cambridge, to the west of the town, or from Ipswich to the East. If you are coming from London, I’d allow about 1 and a half hours for the drive. It’s motorway and A-roads all the way, so a pretty simple drive.

If you are a guest in the UK and need to hire a car, I usually use Discover Cars, they have great comparison options to find a good price and have always come through for me.

Bury St Edmunds car parks

One of the good things about parking in Bury St Edmunds it that there are plenty of options, however, they’re not all cheap.

Nothing gets the locals fired up like a conversation about how much it costs to park your car and how it should be free, it’s a rip-off, that kind of thing. To be honest, I think give everything that is in the town, the parking rates are pretty fair. Especially if you are willing to park a little further out, where the long stay car parks are quite cheap to be there all day.

Parking in Bury St Edmunds is mostly on a pay and display basis, although the local council are experimenting with different methods.

The most popular short stay car parks are The arc shopping centre in the west of the town and Angel Hill in the east. Expect these to be in the region of £2 per hour.

However, if your visiting for the day, I would recommend parking in Ram Meadow, this is £2.30 for all-day parking and a lovely walk through the Abbey Gardens into the town.

Another option for all-day parking would be the multi-story car park just off Parkway. here is it £2.70 for the day, but the walk isn’t as nice.

Bury St Edmunds car parks map

If you click the links above it will take you to a google maps link so you can find your way there. Alternatively, you can check out Parkpedia for a car park map as well as live rates.

Bury St Edmunds by train

Bury St Edmunds railway station is a little further out, located about 1km north of the town centre. However, that is made better by the fact you’re not driving and you have to pass at least four pubs on the way to the station, including one of my favourites, The Beerhouse.

I tend to find the quickest and easiest way is to go via Cambridge Station. there are direct trains that run from Kings Cross in London or even from Stansted Airport to Cambridge.

To then get from Cambridge to Bury St Edmunds you will need to change to the smaller train that runs between Cambridge and Ipswich, Bury is about the 4th stop on this line.

To plan your journey and check train times I recommend The Trainline, it’s a useful website and they have a great mobile app that you can use as your ticket and track your trains live.

By bus

The Bury St Edmunds bus station located conveniently located in the town centre. Although as with most bus stations, it’s not in the prettiest area. So in this case, don’t go by first impressions!

National Express run regular services to the town from all over the country, check their website for easy info and booking.

My favourite accommodation in Bury St Edmunds

One thing that Bury struggles with is decent, affordable accommodation. Even with the recent opening of a Premier Inn, it has done little to bring down the average room rates. That said, depending on when you visit, deals can be found.

Here is a list of a few places to stay in Bury St Edmunds that I would happily recommend. If you would like a more comprehensive look, be sure to check out my post Hotels in Bury St Edmunds, with a lot more information.

Note: The links will take you to the booking.com page to check availability. If you book via the link here I make a small commission to help keep the site going but don’t worry, it doesn’t affect the price.

  • The Old Cannon Brewery – An independent B&B with pub and micro brewery. Smart rooms, located about a 5-minute walk from the town centre.
  • The Angel Hotel  – Iconic hotel of Bury St Edmunds located right on Angel Hill. The Angel boasts a guest list that includes many A-list stars, Royalty, but most importantly, my grandparents.
  • The Fox – They only have 6 rooms but they are stunning, especially the suite. The fittings were painstakingly sourced from local suppliers by the previous owners before they sold the business. It’s operated by Old English Inns and perfectly located next to the Abbey Gardens.
  • The Bushell – Refurbished to a nice standard, offers great value.
  • The Dog & Partridge – Situated next door to the brewery, I haven’t seen the rooms but the pub is nice.
  • The Northgate – A new opening in the town, a super swanky looking place that I have never been to. High end.

Find a room

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Is bury st edmunds worth visiting? Final thoughts

So what grabbed your attention? I hope I have put a good case forward for visiting my beloved part of the world. I truly believe it is a wonderful little spot that doesn’t get as many visitors as it deserves.

With the historic Cathedral, Abbey Gardens and Greene King alone, that should be enough to attract plenty. Let me know in the comment and why not give me a reason to visit your hometown?

Hopefully one day you’ll make it and if you do, be sure to come back here and leave a comment letting me know what was your favourite bit.

33 thoughts on “20 Best Things To Do In Bury St Edmunds | Insider Tips And Guide”

  1. Many XNo reasons to visit ABC Town articles are vacuous twaddle. This isn’t – you clearly know your stuff and it’s entertaining/engaging too. Nice one! Haven’t visited Bury St Edmunds for years – though I do know where it is.

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    • Hey, thanks! I know what you mean about the list articles, they can be so dull, but they tend to be the most popular so I thought I’d try it out on a place I know well.

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  2. I had been to UK several times but like you have quoted in the beginning of your article, I had no clue where it is until i read your article. And that Greene King is one of the biggest real ale brewers, that is like unheard of. Bury St Edmunds really looks very pretty.

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  3. haha its funny when people say something is near London, when it takes sometimes even 2 hours to get from one end to another here 😀 Bury St Edmunds looks so lovely! To be honest I have never heard about it, but I also never been in Cambridge yet so maybe I should plan little trip! Your photos are beautiful!

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    • Sometimes you have to go with what people understand. An I guess it all a case of relative, in Australia you have to drive about 2 hours to see your next door neighbour! Hope you get to enjoy my town sometime!

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  4. Haha great intro. I’m coming to London next year so I’ll pop by since it’s so close.. haha. But in all seriousness, I would actually love to make it here and am dure my British friends have probably never been. Thanks for all the info!

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  5. I do agree that there are often several gems hidden away in ones own backyard that we overlook them to find other gems of the world. Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk seems to hold out as a destination with so much to offer even if it is a day trip .

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  6. What a lovely place and there is so much to see and experience. St. Mary’s Church looks so grand and exquisite. I also think Abbey Garden would be a great place to stroll around. Would love to visit some day.

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  7. I’ve seen much larger cities with much less to offer, so it looks like it’s well worth it to visit this town.

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  8. Surprised that being so close to London people have not heard of the place. Looks good for a quick and quiet getaway.

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  9. Amazing post and always great to learn about the small places/towns we don’t get to hear of quite often. Hopefully one day I’ll visit.

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  10. What a wonderful post about your hometown! You’ve definitely made me want to plan a trip to see everything it has to offer. The church’s and pubs really peaked my interest.

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  11. I’ll come for the alcohol, the theatre, and the shops on St. John’s Street. The St. Edmund’s market reminds me of one I visited in Vienna.

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