Things to Do 1500x390

Discover

Things To Do


History, gardens, arts, culture - we have it all!

The Abbey of St Edmund

Visit the ruins of the Abbey of St Edmund in the stunning Abbey Gardens. In Medieval times, the Abbey was one of the richest, largest and most powerful Benedictine monasteries in England and people came from all over Europe to visit the Shrine of Saint Edmund, the first Patron Saint of England.

With a walking tour with Bury St Edmunds Tour Guides you can find out all about the Abbey and the story of Saint Edmund and the wolf. Discover the Abbey's role in the Magna Carta, and discover where a French Tudor Queen is laid to rest in the town.

Explore medieval streets and architecture, Georgian squares of Bury St Edmunds where every street and old building has a story to tell. You can explore Haunted Bury St Edmunds on a ghost tour in the autumn and winter months.

Family in Abbey Ruins 736x376

Beautiful Parks and Gardens

The award-winning Abbey Gardens is a very special place to visit and a peaceful haven set among the ruins of the historic medieval abbey. Set in 14-acres of parkland in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, the gardens are internationally renowned for colourful and attractive displays and visitors come from all over the world to see it.

Just outside the town centre is Nowton Park with near­ly 80 hectares of landscaped parkland, marked trails, wild flower meadows, woodland, ponds and a hornbeam maze and West Stow Country Park with its 125 acres of woods and heathlands.

The National Trust's Ickworth Park, just a few minutes drive from the town centre, you explore miles of parkland for hidden glimpses and snatches of inspiring views. Discover an enchanting and tranquil waterside and woodland garden, situated on the banks of the River Lark at Fullers Mill Garden in West Stow, just 10 minutes from Bury St Edmunds.

Fullers Mill Garden 736x376

Arts & Culture

The historic Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, the UK’s only remaining Regency playhouse, inspires audiences of all ages with impressive performances from leading arts organisations and local, emerging talents.

The award-winning Apex is known for its amazing acoustics. The home of live music in East Anglia, this contemporary venue’s diverse music programme is complemented by dance and performing arts events.

The Hunter Club
is known for supporting a wide range of local grassroot bands, musicians and promoters, as well as hosting more well-known musicians, comedy nights and more. While The Market Cross regularly hosts live events, workshops, art classes, and craft markets.

If you're a film lover then Bury st Edmunds is home to both the Abbeygate Cinema, a thriving independent cinema, and High Street favourite Cineworld.

Theatre Royal interior 736x376

Family Fun

Indoors or outdoors, there’s fun for children of all ages in Bury St Edmunds.

Well-equipped play areas can be found at the Abbey Gardens, Nowton Park, West Stow Country Park and National Trust Ickworth – alongside acres of parkland for playing, walking and cycling.

Moyse's Hall Museum's 'Terrible Tales' tells the more gruesome stories of Bury St Edmunds' history in a fun new way with stories written especially for the town by Horrible Histories' Author Terry Deary complete some grisly and gruesome interactive displays for children and adults.

Kentwell Hall's reenactment events are popular with families and West Stow Anglo Saxon Village's Ring Quest (for Lord of the Rings and Hobbit fans) and Dragon Fest events attracts thousands every year.

Family exploring Moyses Hall 736x376

Featured Things To Do

Search Things To Do

Or filter by category

Banham Zoo 750x390

Things To Do

Banham Zoo
View
Banham Zoo
View

Banham Zoo, Kenninghall Rd, Banham, Norwich NR16 2HE

Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre 750x390

Things To Do

Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre
View
Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre
View

Beetons Way, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3TT

Clare Castle Country Park Trust 750x390

Things To Do

Clare Castle Country Park Trust
View
Clare Castle Country Park Trust
View

Clare Castle Country Park, Clare, Sudbury CO10 8NW

Bury St Edmunds Food and Drink Tour 750x390 10

Things To Do

Bury St Edmunds Food and Drink Tours
View
Bury St Edmunds Food and Drink Tours
View

Angel Hill, opposite the war memorial

Bluebells Haughley Woods

Things To Do

Haughley Park
View
Haughley Park
View

Haughley Park Ltd, Haughley Park, Stowmarket IP14 3JY

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary 750x390

Things To Do

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
View
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary
View

Unit 22, Stonham Barns Park, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk IP14 6AT

VR Sphere 750x390

Things To Do

VR Sphere
View
VR Sphere
View

35-36 Brentgovel Street, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1EA

Little Hall Lavenham exterior 750x390

Things To Do

Little Hall Lavenham
View
Little Hall Lavenham
View

Market Place, Lavenham CO10 9QZ

BB 1920 x350

Things To Do

Middle-earth Adventures
View
Middle-earth Adventures
View
Porters Lodge Garden 750x390

Things To Do

Porters Lodge
View
Porters Lodge
View

Porters Lodge, Icknield Way, Cavenham, Bury St Edmunds IP28…

West Stow Anglo Saxon Village West Suffolk Council kids 750x390

Things To Do

West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village & Country Park
View
West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village & Country Park
View

West Stow Anglo Saxon Village, Icklingham Road, West Stow…

John Appleby Rose Garden Abbey Gardens Emily Fae and Bury St Edmunds and Beyond 21

Things To Do

John Appleby Rose Garden
View
John Appleby Rose Garden
View

Abbey Gardens, 22 Mustow Street, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1XL

Great War Huts 750x390

Things To Do

Great War Huts
View
Great War Huts
View

Brook Farm Camp Bell's Lane, Hawstead, Bury St Edmunds,…

Beowulf and Grendell Trail Dragon credit West Suffolk Council

Things To Do

Beowulf and Grendel Adventure Trail
View
Beowulf and Grendel Adventure Trail
View

West Stow Country Park, Icklingham Road, West Stow IP28 6HG

The Athenaeum 7 7mb WSC

Things To Do

The Athenaeum
View
The Athenaeum
View

Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1LU

The Hunter Gallery exterior 750x390

Things To Do

The Hunter Gallery
View
The Hunter Gallery
View

31 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 1LS

Bury St Edmunds Powered by DestinationCore