Top Things to do in Bury St. Edmunds
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The 10 Best Things to do in Bury St. Edmunds, England
Discover the best top things to do in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom including Greene King Brewery, Suffolk Regiment Museum, Abbeygate Cinema, Fullers Mill Garden, Hidden Gardens of Bury, Tourist Information Centre, Ickworth, Moyse's Hall Museum, The Norman Tower, St. Mary's Church.
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1. Greene King Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 795 reviews
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
Reviewed By Francaise64
Great tour, and very well curated by Steve, our tour guide...fascinating history and delicious beer tasting session to complete our outing. Highly recommended.
2. Suffolk Regiment Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
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.
Reviewed By Thomasthetucker
I have visited once before, many, many moons ago though. Yesterday I visited Duxford 's Land Warfare Museum again, and was inspired to learn a little more about the Suffolk's. The museum staff are very knowledgeable indeed. They were able to answer my every question. They accessed information which wasn't left out (due to the pandemic), and talked me through several of the exhibits. I read many poignant stories about the men of the Regiment over the centuries, and the hardships they endured. The collection is very impressive, and required more time than I had today to do it justice. I shall return.
3. Abbeygate Cinema
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 422 reviews
Reviewed By macneillfamily - Lavenham, United Kingdom
Great new wide premier screen. I have also been twice since reopening and the safety measures are good. unfortunately the cinema was virtually empty an a Sunday 1540 showing to watch the film Tenet. Please go and support this excellent asset for Bury which is really struggling to survive. Tickets are significantly cheaper than other larger cinema in Bury, and the new wide screen and sound system is superb as are the seats.
4. Fullers Mill Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By Speedy3t3 - Brandon, United Kingdom
A wonderful and Stunning garden with a great team of Gardeners and Volunteers. Definitely a must visit destination. With many unusal plants partly set in woodland and beside the river lark. Great free parking, seating areas and shop for refreshments and home made cakes. Its a gem.
5. Hidden Gardens of Bury
6. Tourist Information Centre
7. Ickworth
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,418 reviews
An Italianate Palace in the heart of an ancient deer park. Formal gardens, pleasure grounds, rolling Suffolk landscape and woodlands invite gentle strolls or long walks, runs, bike rides and picnics. The Italianate Garden mirrors the architecture of the house, whilst also encasing an idiosyncratic Victorian stumpery, contrasting light and shade. The Rotunda is home to one of the finest silver collections, family portraits by Gainsborough and Reynolds, works by Titian and Velázquez, and Neoclassical sculpture including Flaxman’s ‘Fury of Athamus’. Below stairs, the Servants’ Quarters recreate domestic service through the stories and memories of those who lived here. In 2019/2020, Ickworth is set to secure its future thanks to a major new conservation project. Ickworth is embarking on a multi-million pound major conservation project which will see us heading up to the roof. To find out more about the work visit the website and discover how Ickworth will be re-imagined during the works.
Reviewed By U8395VUlisag
Didn't really know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised, very interesting house, with lots to see, rooms set out in their original form, lots of visual information and helpful guides, enjoyed a 4 mile circular walk, including visiting the church and the walled garden. Would highly recommend for a great day out, free to National Trust members.
8. Moyse's Hall Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By Philmarilyn - Guildford, United Kingdom
We visited Moyses Hall last week and were fascinated to read all the stories about the witches of Suffolk,and the witch finder general .We loved all the gory instruments and exhibits about murders .We enjoyed the clock room and the exhibits downstairs about the life of St Edmund .We left here and visited the abbey .
9. The Norman Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By F3109NGdavidb
Impressive building but I can't find information as to why there are steps down to it and it is so low as it used to be level with the abbey?
10. St. Mary's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Spectacular grade 1 listed medieval church in the Church of England with lots to see and an extensive programme of worship services and community activities. You're always welcome. Admission is free. St Mary's is the civic church of Bury St Edmunds and is one of England's most historic as well as one of the biggest. The spectacular west window is the largest of any parish church in the country. The 15th Century hammerbeam angel-roof is internationally recognised. Visit the tomb of Mary Tudor (Queen of France and favourite sister of Henry VIII) at the east end and lots more besides. Our volunteer stewards will try to answer any of your questions. St Mary's remains a beautiful peaceful place to enjoy stillness and to pray.
Reviewed By idlelayabout - Milton, United Kingdom
I was more impressed with the church than the nearby cathedral. Literally awe inspiring, plenty to see, with some really excellent volunteers. Well worth the visit.
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