Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds is a unique and dazzling historic gem. An important market town with a richly fascinating heritage, the striking combination of medieval architecture, elegant Georgian squares and glorious Cathedral and Abbey Gardens provide a distinctive visual charm.
With prestigious shopping, an award-winning farmer's market, plus a variety of attractions and places to stay, Bury St Edmunds is under two hours from London and very convenient for Cambridge. The site is only 10 minutes from the town. There are markets on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
There are supermarkets in the town including a large Tesco, Asda, Waitrose, Sainsburys and Aldi.
Places to Visit in Town
Farmer’s Market (Wednesdays and Saturdays)
Moyse’s Hall Museum
The Arc Shopping Centre
The Apex (Events Venue)
Greene King Brewery (tours available)
St Edmundsbury Cathedral (tours available)
St Mary's Church (tours available)
The Abbey Gardens
The Angel Hotel
Local Interest
National Trust Properties
Ickworth House, Melford Hall and Lavenham Guildhall are all within 30 minutes drive.
Kentwell Hall is also within 35 minutes drive.
There are nature trails, walks, bird hides and a bird feeding/viewing area. At the visitor centre there is information about the park, along with a cafeteria and shop. The large car park is alongside picnic and play areas. Free entry to the park, adventure playground, cafe, shop and visitor centre.
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Lackford Lakes: Suffolk Wildlife TrustFrom iridescent kingfishers to swirling clouds of starlings, the landscape of lakes, reed beds, meadow and woodland at Lackford Lakes is a wildlife oasis, offering close-up bird watching all year round.
Fullers Mill GardenFullers Mill Garden is an enchanting 7 acre creation on the banks of the River Lark. It combines a beautiful site of light dappled woodland with a plantsman’s collection of rare and unusual shrubs, perennials, lilies and marginal plants.
Bernard Tickner, the founder, has spent over 50 years designing and creating the garden, working particularly with plant form and texture in addition to colour, to build a garden of truly year-round interest. |