St Edmundsbury, Bury St Edmunds

Name: St Edmundsbury
Address: Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

#25 among attractions in Bury St Edmunds

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Bury St Edmunds, commonly referred to locally as Bury, is a historic market, cathedral town and civil parish in Suffolk, England. Bury St Edmunds Abbey is near the town centre. Bury is the seat of the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich of the Church of England, with the episcopal see at St Edmundsbury Cathedral. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°15'5"N, 0°41'48"E

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St Edmundsbury – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Abbey Gardens, The Nutshell, St Mary's Church.

1 miSE
Place of worship dating from 9th century
St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds
26 min walk • St Edmundsbury Cathedral is the cathedral for the Church of England's Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. It is the seat of the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich and is in Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.
1 miSE
Remains of a grand Benedictine monastery
Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds
27 min walk • The Abbey of Bury St Edmunds was once among the richest Benedictine monasteries in England, until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1539. It is in the town that grew up around it, Bury St Edmunds in the county of Suffolk, England.
0.8 miSE
Nightlife
The Nutshell, Bury St Edmunds
21 min walk • The Nutshell is a pub in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, that until 2016 claimed to be the smallest pub in Britain, although this claim was challenged by several others, including the Smiths Arms at Godmanstone and the Lakeside Inn in Southport.
1.1 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Historical place
St Mary's Church, Bury St Edmunds
28 min walk • St Mary's Church is the civic church of Bury St Edmunds and 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. It was part of the abbey complex and originally was one of three large churches in the town.
0.8 miE
Nightlife, Restaurant
The Old Cannon Brewery, Bury St Edmunds
20 min walk • The Old Cannon Brewery is a brewpub in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, UK. They have a roster of regular cask ales that are produced year round, as well as several popular seasonal beers that are produced at certain times of the year. It is one of two breweries in Bury St Edmunds, the other being the Greene King Brewery.
0.8 miSE
City hall
Bury St Edmunds Guildhall, Bury St Edmunds
22 min walk • Bury St Edmunds Guildhall is a municipal building in the Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. It is a Grade I listed building.
1.1 miSE
Historical place, Concerts and shows, Theater
Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds
30 min walk • The Theatre Royal is a restored Regency theatre in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England. The building is one of eight Grade I listed theatres in the United Kingdom, and is the only working theatre operated under the auspices of the National Trust. It is considered to be one of the most perfect examples of Regency theatres in Britain.
1 miSE
Church, Greek Revival architecture
St Edmund's Church, Bury St Edmunds
26 min walk • St Edmund's church is a Roman Catholic parish church in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. It was founded by the Jesuits in 1763 and the current church was built on that site in 1837. It is situated on Westgate street in the centre of the town. It is administered by the Diocese of East Anglia, in its Bury St Edmunds deanery.
0.8 miSE
Shopping
The Market Cross, Bury St Edmunds
20 min walk • The Market Cross is an historic building in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. As the name implies, The Market Cross marks the site of a crucifix in the centre of the ancient market place which was erected between the thirteenth and sixteenth centuries.
~1250 ftS
Museum, Military museum
Gibraltar Barracks, Bury St Edmunds
7 min walk • Gibraltar Barracks is a military installation located on Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds.
~1070 ftSE
Universities and schools
West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds
6 min walk • West Suffolk College is a Further Education college in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The College delivers a range of courses, including vocational and technical courses, apprenticeships, and an array of higher-apprenticeships and bachelor's degree courses accredited by the University of East Anglia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Edmundsbury?

Nearby attractions include West Suffolk College, Bury St Edmunds (6 min walk), Gibraltar Barracks, Bury St Edmunds (7 min walk), Bury St Edmunds Guildhall, Bury St Edmunds (22 min walk).

How to get to St Edmundsbury by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Edmundsbury:

Bus

West Suffolk House • Lines: M44 (3 min walk)
Prigg Walk • Lines: M44, M55 (5 min walk)

Train

Bury St Edmunds (18 min walk)