THE ABBEY GARDENS

Right in the heart of Bury you have the Abbey Gardens and the St. Edmundsbury Cathedral. Why not learn about the history of Bury St. Edmunds while taking a stroll round the beautiful ruins of the Abbey Gardens. A great place to take young children as there is a great play area and river to see the ducks!

THE MARKETS

Every Wednesday and Saturday you can enjoy the Bury St Edmunds market, not only is there a wonderful array of foods you can also find everything from authentic Italian shirts, Portuguese pottery, vintage clothes and colourful plants and flowers. Why not head to one of the local coffee shops on the way?

There is also The Farmers Market which has been named as one of the best in the UK by the Daily Telegraph, held on the second Sunday of every month from 10am – 3pm. With free entry as well!

GREENE KING BREWERY TOURS

The leading UK brewer and pub company Greene King has called Bury St Edmunds home for over 200 years, and it carries on a long heritage of brewing in the town.

Why not enjoy the Walk, Talk and Tasting Tour? Available on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, walk through Greene King’s history and discover the oldest buildings and see what they have been used for throughout time. The Brewery Tour offers the opportunity to enter the Brewery and climb over 100 steps to the roof for a fantastic view over Bury St Edmunds.

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THEATRE ROYAL

Located in the heart of Bury St. Edmunds, the Theatre Royal is a restored Regency building, which is one of only eight Grade I listed theatres in the UK.

With an array of shows to enjoy, head to the Theatre Royal for a great night of entertainment.

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NEWMARKET RACECOURSE

Situated just 15 miles from Bury St. Edmunds, Newmarket is the global centre for Horse Racing. Home to the infamous Rowley Mile and July Course, enjoy an afternoon of Horse Racing or an evening of Live Music.

From The Guineas Festival to Ministry of Sound, you’ll be sure to have a good day out!

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THE APEX

The Apex is an award-winning venue, known for its acoustic excellence and home to a diverse programme of live music and events; from classical concerts to pop, rock, jazz, blues, world, country and folk, plus comedy and dance performances.

The Apex gallery holds a range of regularly changing exhibitions featuring works by emerging and established artists.

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ICKWORTH PARK

We are very lucky to have some beautiful parks on our doorstep, Ickworth park is a wonderful National Trust Park with miles of stunning parkland.

Take a walk round Ickworth house and admire the classical rotunda or have a stroll through the evergreen gardens. Ickworth even runs lots of activities for families to enjoy from den building to playing sleeping dragon!

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CINEMAS

Bury St. Edmunds is home to 3 great cinemas! If you’re looking for what you’re used to, then Cineworld situated near The Arc has an array of showings.

For something more intimate, check out The Abbeygate Cinema, offering a theatre like experience, and showing a mix of independent and quality mainstream films.

The newest addition to the town centre is The Everyman Cinema, offering wine and pizza delivered to your seats and comfortable and unique viewing experience.

ESCAPE ROOMS

Looking for something a bit different whilst visiting Bury St. Edmunds? The Escape Rooms are perfect for any occasion: a night out with friends, a date, a birthday celebration or a team-building activity.

With 4 local escape rooms available in and around Bury St. Edmunds, test your knowledge and uncover the mystery!

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PLANET LASER

If you’re looking for a fun day out with the kids, or an interactive team-building activity, head over to Planet Laser! Home to one of the UK’s largest multi-storey laser arenas, complete with bowling and arcades, there’s something for all ages.

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RED LODGE KARTING

Situated just off the A11, the Red Lodge Karting track includes two layouts; the 700m and Full Track. Whiz round in one of 4 fleets of karts

If Karting isn’t what you are looking for, they also host laser tag, laser clay and bike nights. Perfect for team building or a family day out.

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SNETTERTON CIRCUIT

One of the UK’s premier motor racing circuits, Snetterton Circuit is a great day out. The Snetterton 300 circuit hosts rounds of the Kwik Fit British Touring Car, Bennetts British Superbike and British GT Championships, plus countless other club-level and historic categories on both two and four wheels, as well as festivals and car shows.

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