Top 10 Things to do Good for Kids in Bury St. Edmunds, England

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.

Creative thinking, problem solving and battling against the clock, are you ready to take on the escape room challenge? With two escape rooms on offer, each designed to test your logic, teamwork and patience, you’ll need to have your wits about you as nothing is quite as it seems at The Evidence Room! Intrigue and mystery await in The Gedding Room, home to a notorious 1960s gangster. Meanwhile, sacrifice is imminent in The Aztec Room, unless you find a way to appease the gods. We can also bring the escape room experience to your doorstep with Crack the Case – an immersive game night experience packed with puzzles and riddles, and available to play in the comfort of your own home! Prices range from £15pp to £23pp. It's great for families, friends, colleagues or even just couples. Check out our 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.

Built in 1819, this Grade 1 listed playhouse is the only surviving example of a Regency theatre in the UK. It is the only theatre open to the public in the National Trust's portfolio of properties. Fully restored to it's Georgian splendour, the intimate auditorium and exquisite decorative scheme will provide visitors with an unforgettable and unique theatrical experience. Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds presents a vibrant, year-round programme of drama, music, dance and stand up comedy. We also offer regular tours of the building, contact our Box Office to book a space on one of our tours.

Pakenham Water mill is a working mill, dating from before the Domesday survey. It is run by volunteers, who offer tours of the mill, flour sales and refreshments in the cafe. It is a great place to visit for photographers, families and anyone wanting a day out discovering the local history. Open 6th April 2019.