Visit Bury St Edmunds this May Half Term
Enjoy a family break in the Suffolk countryside in historic Bury St Edmunds this May Half Term
Half term is here and what better way to celebrate than with a visit to the beautiful town of Bury St Edmunds for shopping, eating and family fun!
Enjoy a family break in Bury St Edmunds this May Half Term
Whether you're looking for something to do on a spring afternoon or for a bank holiday weekend, Bury St Edmunds has something for everyone.
In May, explore the town's historical sights such as the imposing Abbey Ruins, West Stow Anglo Saxon Village where you can learn what Saxon life was like, or the fascinating Moyse's Hall Museum; Horrible Histories creator Terry Deary has helped the museum bring Bury St Edmunds’ gruesome history to life for children.
If the weather is on your side, there are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy in the sunshine too; like one of Bury St Edmunds' famous tours, or a cycle ride around National Trust Ickworth House, Park & Gardens, explore the Beowulf and Grendel Trail at West Stow. For those looking for a slower pace, you can get away from it all with a walk and picnic at Nowton Park, Lackford Lakes and Brandon Country Park; where you can take leisurely walks through nature trails and flower gardens.
There's Plenty To Do No Matter The Weather
May Bank Holiday Weekend sees the return of the town's annual Spring Fayre, brought to you by Our Bury St Edmunds BID on Sunday 24th May and Monday 25th May from 10am to 4pm. There’s something for everyone. Explore stalls across the Buttermarket, including the much-loved Vintage Market and the vibrant Flower, Food & Craft Market on Angel Hill. Expect beautiful cut flowers and indoor plants, artisanal crafts, delicious cakes, and savouries, all from talented makers across East Anglia and much more.
For indoor activities, pay a visit to CurveMotion for a spin around the skating rink, The Evidence Room for escape rooms, VR Sphere for virtual reality games for all the family, Planet Laser; one of the UK's largest laser areas and Shuffle Board Cafe for family games galore. Not forgetting the historic Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds for a show or choose from three cinemas in the town Abbeygate Cinema, Everyman Cinema, Cineworld, to see the latest blockbuster.
