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Things to see in Bury St Edmunds (United Kingdom): 27 places and when to go
Bury St Edmunds is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly History (8), Museums and art (6), Food and drink (6). The best known are St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds Abbey and Denham Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 52.2332, 0.754
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (8) · Museums and art (6) · Food and drink (6) · Nature (4) · Temples (3) · Wildlife (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- STN London, Essex, 53 km as the crow flies
What to see in Bury St Edmunds
The places in and around Bury St Edmunds, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- St Edmundsbury CathedralGrade I listed cathedral in Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom2.8 km
- Bury St Edmunds AbbeyPartly ruined abbey in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK2.7 km
- Denham CastleCastle in Gazeley, Forest Heath, Suffolk, England, UK13 km
- Haughley CastleCastle in Suffolk, UK14 km
- Hengrave HallGrade I listed building in Suffolk, United Kingdom8.0 km
- All Saints' Church, LawshallChurch in Lawshall, UK8.9 km
- St Edmund's Church, Bury St EdmundsCatholic church in Bury St Edmunds, West Suffolk, England, UK2.9 km
- Gainsborough's HouseMuseum in Sudbury, United Kingdom, birthplace of the leading English painter Thomas Gainsborough22 km
- Melford HallGrade I listed house in Long Melford, Suffolk, England, UK17 km
- National Horseracing MuseumSports museum in Newmarket, United Kingdom24 km
- The Food MuseumMuseum in Stowmarket, Suffolk, United Kingdom17 km
- Theatre Royal, Bury St EdmundsRegency theatre in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK2.6 km
- West Stow Anglo-Saxon VillageArchaeological open-air museum in West Stow, Suffolk, United Kingdom12 km
- Bradfield WoodsSuffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve7.4 km
- Great Wood HillHill in Suffolk, England, UK12 km
- Lackford LakesSuffolk Wildlife Trust nature reserve11 km
- Moyse's HallGrade I listed building in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England, UK. Likely Jewish merchant's house3.2 km
- Ancient House, ClareMedieval timber-framed building and museum in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom21 km
- Artefact BreweryBrewery8.6 km
- BrewshedBrewery7.9 km
- De Vossen BreweryBrewery6.0 km
- Drinkstone AlesBrewery8.6 km
- Humber Doucy Brewing CoBrewery18 km
- Munson's BreweryBrewery16 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Natterer's Wood
- Hiking: St Edmund Way
- Museums and art: K6 Telephone Kiosk (Between Lloyd's Bank And The Old Bear And Crown Public House)
When to go to Bury St Edmunds
The best time to visit Bury St Edmunds is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:59
- FebPossible9:38
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:28
- JunBest time16:30
- JulBest time16:05
- AugBest time14:28
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovBetter not8:27
- DecPossible7:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29. In April, 27 of the 27 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bury St Edmunds
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN, London, Essex), 53 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Mill Road42 places21 km
- Brandon19 places28 km
- Halstead20 places32 km
- Ipswich49 places34 km
- Ely28 places38 km
- Colchester38 places40 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bury St Edmunds?
The best known: St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds Abbey, Denham Castle, Haughley Castle, Hengrave Hall. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bury St Edmunds?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 30 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 29.
How do you get to Bury St Edmunds?
The nearest main airport is London Stansted Airport (STN), 53 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bury St Edmunds as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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