The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Bury St. Edmunds, England

Walk, Talk and Tasting Tour Join us as we walk through Greene King’s history discovering our oldest buildings and finding out what they have been used for throughout time. Our knowledgeable guides will tell you everything you need to know about Greene King and how our beers are made. Back in our café you will be able to watch a virtual tour of our brewery and enjoy a tutored tasting of our beers brewed here in Bury St Edmunds and Belhaven Brewery in Dunbar. Find out how we make our beers and what goes in to them to give that distinctive taste. We also have a delicious new beer-based condiment range to taste, featuring a chutney, mustard & marmalade all made by our friends at Scarlett & Mustard with Greene King and Belhaven Beer. You will receive a free bottle of beer to take away and a 10% off voucher to spend in the café and the shop on the day. We have a max of 6 on a tour and will ensure you are all socially distanced feel safe by following all current government guidelines

The Suffolk Regiment Museum tells the story of the regiment from its foundation in 1685 to amalgamation with the Royal Norfolk Regiment in 1959. The history covers the regular, militia, volunteer and war-time battalions as well as the experience of individual soldiers and is told through medals, uniforms, photographs, weapons, equipment and personal memorabilia. The museum is open every Wednesday from 9:30am to 3:30pm, and the first Sunday of every month from 9:30am - 3:30pm.

ICE Cook School’s state of the art development kitchen is an open and comfortable space to learn new culinary skills, from the simplest to the most complex of techniques. Full day and half day classes are taught by a highly-skilled and talented group of chefs. ICE also offer exclusive dining experiences including Date Night, Lunch Bar (8-10 taster menu) and Seasons (exclusive culinary theatre four times a year) and private bookings and celebrations, team building days and professional upskilling.

Gourmet Goods brings you inspired gourmet gifts, fine groceries and artisan foods and drinks from near and far; with Suffolk and indeed East Anglia being such a foodie region we’re proud to sell great tasting gourmet goods from a number of local and award winning producers. We taste lots of products (well you have to research) and even personally visit the kitchens and creative hubs of some of our producers! From Continental delicacies to the Best of British, many of our producers and products are The Guild of Fine Food Great Taste Award Winners - the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink awards. We’ll admit we’re suckers for great packaging whether quirky, cool, a current trend or classically luxurious - our carefully selected products are as much a feast for the eyes as the taste buds. What is most important to us is that the products we sell taste great so our customers keep coming back to stock up on favourites and discover new things to try. Our regularly laden tasting table provides the opportunity to sample produce for yourself – A visit to Gourmet Goods is like an Alice in Wonderland adventure – EAT ME! DRINK ME! If you’re looking for gourmet gifts, a gift hamper full of edible delights, a little indulgence for yourself or quality ingredients to rustle up a meal or snack, you’ll find plenty to whet your appetite at Gourmet Goods. Conveniently located in Bury St Edmunds town centre, our shop is situated on St Johns Street, in a characterful old building formerly the Police Station and now known as St Johns House. We’re a store that engages with our customers so your feedback is always important. Tell us what you love - how you cook it, eat it, drink it! And if you can’t see what you’re looking for when you visit us please ask. We can’t stock everything, as much as we’d like to, but we’re always looking at and tasting new goodies so we listen to our customers’ needs.

Simply, Suffolk's most serene and welcoming salon. Nestled within an 18th century manor house and overlooking beautiful parkland, this is the quintessential environment for complete relaxation. Our collection of treatments is carefully selected and expertly delivered. From essential grooming to pure indulgence, all our treatments afford nourishment for both body and soul.

Ever wanted to make your own gin? Then join us for a 'Make your own Gin' experience at our Adnams Bury St Edmunds Store. Our Gin Makers will help you choose and measure your botanicals and at the end you will take home a 70cl bottle containing your own recipe Gin.

The Playground is a 1km long outdoor Assault Course with 25 obstacles. Our activities include Pay and Play sessions, Private group sessions, Boot Camp, OCR Training, Stag/Hen do packages, Corporate Events & Sport Specific sessions.

The Troston Bull is an historic public house in the small village of Troston, just outside historic Bury St Edmunds. The old farm building was turned into pub with its own brewery in 1801. Following a prolonged closure (>5yrs) it’s new owners re-opened it July 2017. It serves a great selection of real ales and craft beers. You're guaranteed a warm welcome.

Real life escape rooms. Are you up to the challenge? You and your friends are locked in a room, you will have to work together to solve puzzles and clues before the clock runs out. Currently running Death Row and The Vault. Death Row - It’s 1960 in Texas. You’ve been wrongly convicted for murder and you’re on death row. Legend has it, a previous prisoner escaped and has left you clues. You have 1 hour before your time is up, don’t get caught or let the time run out. The Vault - You and your accomplices are professional thieves and steal to order. MI6 have tasked you to steal five internationally prized artefacts. Rumour has it these have been stolen from around the world by a infamous high ranking Mafia boss Andreas Fault for his private collection. MI6 have got you into the service tunnel adjacent to his study but the rest is up to you. Good luck!