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Whats on Sponsor The Abbey Hotel and Apartments

You could be forgiven when you enter The Abbey Hotel if you thought it was one of the country's great houses. The Hotel and Apartments dating back 800 years and mostly original offers just that in the centre of Bury St Edmunds. Rooms are large, comfortable chairs and modern facilities. See the website and reserve your room by contacting The Abbey directly on +44 (0)1284 762020. We are delighted to give the Million Places edition of Visit Bury St Edmunds our support and hope you find it useful.

Upcomming Concerts of The Bury St Edmunds BACH CHOIR

A real treasure for the town, the choir was established in Bury St Edmunds in 1932. Over nearly nine decades it has performed the principal works in the choral repertoire, including of course the great works of Bach.

Bury St Edmunds FILM SOCIETY

We are a friendly local film society that welcomes anyone who enjoys going to the movies. In partnership with The Hunter Club in Bury St Edmunds, we screen up to 15 films from September to May each year. We enjoy first-class projection facilities including an extra large screen for that BIG MOVIE effect! We have exclusive use of a bar, which opens at 6.30 pm, prior to film screenings which start at 7pm on Sundays.

The Fat Cat Comedy Club

Every month the Fat Cat Comedy Club presents three (sometimes four!) comedians from the national and international comedy circuits, many are new faces, some are rising stars, and a some are old friends paying welcome return visit due to their unbridled popularity.

Bury St Edmunds TOUR GUIDES

Your visit to Bury St Edmunds wouldn't be complete without a guided tour of our historic town. And who better to show you round than the Bury St Edmunds Registered Tour Guides, a highly-trained team who have earned the right to wear the coveted Blue Badge or Green Badge symbols of tour guiding excellence.

Bury St Edmunds Christmas Fayre

The Christmas Fayre 2020 is cancelled.

Whats On at The Apex, Bury St Edmunds

The Apex is an award winning venue in Bury St Edmunds with a very full program including live music, both classical to jazz, folk to pop/rock, comedy, family entertainment &much more. An art gallery with frequently changing exhibitions and a cafe. The apex can be hired for wedding parties and conferences.

Upcoming at The Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds is a vibrant 200-year-old theatre located in the beautiful Suffolk town of Bury St Edmunds. First built in 1819, it was restored to its Regency design in 2007 and as a Grade 1 listed building is the only theatre in the National Trust portfolio and the last working Regency playhouse in the country.

Exhibitions and Events at the Guildhall, Bury St Edmunds

The stories of 800 years of Bury St Edmunds heritage are woven into the very fabric of the Guildhall - the oldest continuously used civic building in Britain. Monks, monarchs, merchants and miscreants have all played their part in this fascinating tapestry of time. Now a vibrant centre for exhibitions and events in the town.

Brewery Tours at The Greene King Westgate Brewery

Join us on a Greene King Brewery Tour to see how real beer is brewed using natural ingredients and traditional brewing methods.

Concerts and Tours of St Edmundsbury Male Voice Choir

St Edmundsbury Male Voice Choir currently numbers approximately 90 members drawn from Bury St Edmunds and its surrounding villages and as far afield as Ipswich, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.

Films and Events at The Abbeygate Cinema

Welcome to our delightfully charming and unique cinema located within the heart of the historic sector of Bury St Edmunds.

Whats on at Moyses Hall Museum

Steeped in history, Moyse's Hall has looked out over Bury St Edmunds market place for almost 900 years. Situated in a beautiful medieval building.

Whats on at St Edmundsbury Cathedral

St Edmundsbury Cathedral is at the very centre of the town. The building was the parish church of St James before being enlarged to become the cathedral in 1914 and only recently completed. As well as a place of worship there is a very full program of events.

Whats Screening cineworld cinema

Multiplex cinema chain showing the latest international blockbusters. There is ample parking at the rear of the cinema and opposite on the Parkway car park.

Whats Happening at The May Festival

10 days of great music, theatre, film and exhibitions in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

Bury Folk Festival at Nowton Park Walled Garden

Music-lovers can look forward to a great day out this summer, as the 6th Bury St Edmunds Folk Festival once again brings its own brand of magic to the town. The one-day event will be on Saturday 27th June 2020 in the walled garden at Nowton Park, a delightful place to relax and enjoy high-quality live music. With craft stalls, children’s activities, music workshops, hot food and a bar with local real ales, this promises to be a wonderful day for the whole family.

Activities and Events at Nowton Park

Nowton Park is 200 acres of landscaped Suffolk countryside. There is something for everyone. For sports enthusiasts there are football pitches and to keep children entertained there is a large play area.

Upcoming event at the Hunter Club

We are dedicated to supporting local creative performers and artists, we provide a much-needed, fully-equipped venue for independent promoters including Washing Machine (indie/alternative), Headhunters (jazz), Argentine Tango, Don’t Go Home Crying (punk/metal) and Toonteen Industries (acoustic/punk), and comedy market (comedy club) We are also proud to provide facilities for numerous youth and community projects/events

Whats on at the Anglo-Saxon Village at West Stow

With extensive indoor galleries and a stunning recreation of an Anglo-Saxon village, West Stow is a fascinating and enjoyable day out for all the family, come rain or shine.

Events at The Athenaeum

The Athenaeum is one of the towns most iconic buildings. Purpose-built in the early 18th century as the 'Assembly Rooms', the locals could gather to attend various social events; not that far removed from its use today...

Haughley Park Events

Set in 250 acres of beautiful Suffolk parkland, Haughley Park is a privately-owned country estate with a sweeping driveway, landscaped gardens and stunning Jacobean manor house at its heart. Within the well-kept grounds sits the popular Suffolk wedding venue, Haughley Park Barn, and the estate hosts regular public events throughout the year.

Bury St Edmunds Beer Festival

Bury St Edmunds Beer Festival is held 0n 22nd to 25th April 2020 in the arc, IP33 3DG. Opening Times, Admission Prices are on the website where you may also buy TICKETS.

Waterstones Events at the Arc Centre

Waterstones began in 1982 under the aegis of its founder, Tim Waterstone. Over the decades that have followed, we have grown to become an icon of the British cultural landscape, employing over 3000 superb booksellers across over 280 bookshops.

Town Council Facebook Page

Bury St Edmunds Town Council are responsible for this Facebook page which is very useful covering the town and surrounding area. 'Bury St Edmunds and Beyond' is the official brand of the Town Council.

South Suffolk Show

“The South Suffolk Show is a one day agricultural show regarded by many as one of the leading shows of its type in the eastern region…” Next year’s show date will be Sunday May 9th 2021

Ickworth House & Park-National Trust

Humble beginnings. You can trace Ickworth's origins back to the Domesday book when it was merely one of hundreds of assets belonging to the Abbey of Bury St Edmunds. Its association with the Hervey family began three centuries later in 1432, when Thomas Hervey acquired the land by marriage.

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