Discover the cathedral town of
Bury St Edmunds and Beyond, West Suffolk

With a 1,000 years of history, visitors to the Cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds in West Suffolk have lots to discover.

Find out about Bury St Edmunds' role in the Magna Carta, the legend of Saint Edmund, England's former Patron Saint, and the final resting place of Henry VIII's sister Mary Tudor, Queen of France.

Admire the magnificent St Edmundsbury Cathedral and stand among the ruins of the 11th century Abbey of St Edmund, once one of the most important monasteries in medieval Europe, set in the stunning Abbey Gardens. Explore medieval architecture, Georgian squares, Britain's last remaining Regency theatre, and discover the town's literary links to Shakespeare, Charles Dickens and Norah Lofts, plus its US connections.

Eat and drink at award-winning restaurants, gastropubs and cafés. Shop 'til you drop at independent boutiques, markets and leading high street stores.

Bury St Edmunds is a great base from which to explore West Suffolk. The medieval wool towns and Newmarket, home of British horse racing, are on the doorstep.

For more information about where to stay and things to see and do in Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding area visit www.burystedmundsandbeyond.co.uk.

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May 2018