Reasons to Visit Bury St Edmunds and Beyond in 2025

New for 2025 - Moyse's Hall museum invites visitors to explore Prehistoric Beasts: Land, Sea, Sky.

This brand new exhibition which starts on May 3 and runs until October 5 is perfect for dinosaur fans young and old!

More details are being released soon.

Visit Moyse's Hall Museum website for more details as they are announced.

A Tryal of Witches is a brand new play at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds and asks what led to one of the most shocking witch trials in British history right here in Bury St Edmunds.

The trials in Bury St Edmunds was the first time women were convicted using spectral evidence - the belief that witches could be in two places at one time.

A new play with original music composed by the band, TRILLS.

Written by Tallulah Brown and directed by Owen Calvert-Lyons, Director of Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds.

Friday 7th - Saturday 22nd March.

To coincide with the Theatre's brand new play A Tryal of Witches, a new exhibition at Moyse's Hall Museum will focus on witchcraft and superstitions.

The exhibition, from February 15 – 6 April, will also feature some brand new local finds.

Visit Moyse's Hall Museum website for more details as they are announced.

Enjoy 1 month of laugh out loud comedy in February 2025 in Bury St Edmunds!

Get ready for a month of rib-tickling fun and laughter when Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk hosts its Comedy Festival throughout February.

The full line-up has just been announced and features Jon Culshaw, Zoe Lyons, Matt Forde and others.

This year's Sci-Fi & Action exhibition at Moyse's Hall Museum will be wrapping up with an out-of-this-world Star Wars takeover day on the final Saturday of the exhibition.

Saturday 1st February will be a galactic finale with exclusive Star Wars-themed activities including a visit from Michael Whiteley, the prop maker behind Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Roger Rabbit, Titanic and more. He’ll showcase the animatronic Tauntaun head of the iconic beast that Luke Skywalker rode across the snow in The Empire Strikes Back, and share stories from his iconic career.

In addition, Vader Raiders Costume Crew will be bringing the galaxy far, far away to life with their incredible character performances throughout the day; don't miss the chance to meet some of Star Wars' most beloved heroes and villains as they take up residence in the museum's galleries and click the 'Book now' button for Saturday 1 February, 2025.

Get ready for the return of the FREE entry Bury St Edmunds Food and Drink Festival, taking place in Suffolk’s Foodie Capital on Sunday, 24th August, and Monday, 25th August, 10am to 5pm.

Enjoy live food and drink demonstrations at the Stoves Cookery Theatre in Cornhill. Explore the Farmers’ Market on Angel Hill and indulge in a variety of delicious treats. Plus, don’t forget about the FREE entertainment for kids and adults to enjoy together.

For more details and to see the chef line-up for 2025 as it is announced visit the Our Bury St Edmunds website.

By kind permission of the Dean & Chapter, the East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival will again be held in the beautiful St Edmundsbury Cathedral in Bury St Edmunds during August 20 -25.

For six days, St Edmundsbury Cathedral, its cloisters and garth, will host over 250 real ales, 60 ciders, food stalls and come alive with a Sound Stage and full entertainment programme.

For more details visit the East Anglian Beer and Cider Festival website.

The Lord of the Rings themed family challenge is back at West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village and Country Park from Saturday 15 February to Sunday 23 February 2025.

The popular Lord of the Rings-themed family challenge is back for February half term, with a completely new Quest trail in the Park. Complete the Ring Quest and find the rings and runes to save Middle Earth

Visit the Ring Quest displays, the Hobbit Hole and Mirkwood where there are the huge spiders waiting for you. See the enormous dragon guarding its treasure.

Meet Halbarad the Ranger of the North, try your hand at archery. You may even meet a friendly Orc.

Visit the West Stow website for more details and to book tickets.

For one weekend every year in June West Stow Anglo Saxon Village celebrates all things dragons at the annual Dragon Festival!

This popular family event has an array of Dragon themed performances and activities including walk about characters, puppet theatre, combat skill training, music and crafts to entertain the crowds.

From nest building, dancing and storytelling for the younger visitors to learning how to protect your dragons, drum workshops, holistic treatments and stalls, there is something for all ages.

Visitors are encouraged to explore the site and find out about the unique history of the Anglo-Saxon settlement plus the folklore and legends surrounding the ancient Great Wyrms.

Remember, Dragons are real - a flaming good day out for all the family awaits!

For more information as it is announced visit West Stow website.

The town's annual Spring Fayre takes place on the last May Bank Holiday weekend of the month on Sunday, May 25th, and Bank Holiday Monday, May 26th.

The perfect weekend for families to enjoy together.

More details for this event will be announced soon, visit the Our Bury St Edmunds website for detail as they are announced.

Enter a world of stories – from travellers and farmers to giants and dragons see the spaces of The Food Museum in nearby Stowmarket come alive with stories as they celebrate the land through story.

Find out some of the hidden histories of the Museum, story walks through the trees and meadows, late night bat walks and even later night horror, with daytime fun including hands on workshops, puppets and treasure trails for children, music and dance. Craft stalls, open-mics and story rounds by the fire mean anyone can join in.

Immerse yourself in the picturesque surroundings of the museum grounds as you listen to stories passed down through generations in an ancient folk tradition that knows no age limit. From music and traditional dance to interactive sessions for families and tales from local communities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the East Anglian Storytelling Festival from 30th May - 1st June 2025.

Every day is the same for Rapunzel. She gazes from her tower and dreams of the world beyond…but today is different…today she’ll escape.

Pursued by a wicked witch, a talking dog and a love-sick shepherd, Rapunzel’s journey takes her in search of the one thing that can save her: a Golden Tulip.

Join Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds for their 2025 panto for magic, mayhem and more sheep than you can shake a stick at! Rapunzel is on from Friday November 21st 20205 - Sunday 18th January 2026.

Save 10% off band A & B tickets to Rapunzel when you buy before March 31st! This offer applies automatically at the online checkout and at the theatre Box Office by email, phone and in person.

To book tickets visit Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds website.

For a full list of all the events in Bury St Edmunds and Beyond visit our What's On Guide and visit our Places to Stay Guide to plan your visit.