Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds

Name: Theatre Royal
Address: Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1284 769505

#13 among attractions in Bury St Edmunds

Historical place, Concerts and shows, Theater

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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. ()

Opened: 1819 (205 years ago)Capacity: 360Coordinates: 52°14'26"N, 0°43'2"E

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Bury St Edmunds United Kingdom

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+44 1284 769505

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Theatre Royal – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1200 ftN
Place of worship dating from 9th century
St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds
6 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.
~1580 ftN
Remains of a grand Benedictine monastery
Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds
8 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.
~1850 ftNW
Nightlife
The Nutshell, Bury St Edmunds
9 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.
~660 ftN
Sacred and religious sites, Church, Historical place
St Mary's Church, Bury St Edmunds
4 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.
0.6 miN
Nightlife, Restaurant
The Old Cannon Brewery, Bury St Edmunds
17 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.
~1600 ftNW
City hall
Bury St Edmunds Guildhall, Bury St Edmunds
8 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.
~940 ftW
Church, Greek Revival architecture
St Edmund's Church, Bury St Edmunds
5 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.
0.4 miNW
Shopping
The Market Cross, Bury St Edmunds
11 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.
1 miNW
Museum, Military museum
Gibraltar Barracks, Bury St Edmunds
25 min walk • Gibraltar Barracks is a military installation located on Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds.
0.8 miNE
Park
Moreton Hall Community Woods, Bury St Edmunds
22 min walk • Moreton Hall Community Woods is an 18.5 hectare local nature reserve in Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk. it is owned by West Suffolk Council and managed by Woodland Ways.
1.1 miNW
Town, Neighbourhood
St Edmundsbury, Bury St Edmunds
30 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Theatre Royal open?

Theatre Royal is open:

Monday 10 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 8 pm
Friday 10 am - 8 pm
Saturday 10 am - 8 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Theatre Royal?

Nearby attractions include St Mary's Church, Bury St Edmunds (4 min walk), St Edmund's Church, Bury St Edmunds (5 min walk), St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds (6 min walk), Abbey Gardens, Bury St Edmunds (8 min walk).

How to get to Theatre Royal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Theatre Royal:

Bus

Theatre Royal • Lines: M11 (1 min walk)
St Edmunds RC Primary • Lines: M11 (5 min walk)

Train

Bury St Edmunds (24 min walk)