Bury Saint Edmunds Travel guide

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Bury Saint Edmunds : Michelin's recommendations

Bury St Edmunds boasts the ruins of one of the richest abbeys in Christendom, a cathedral built by John Wastell (architect of King's College Chapel, Cambridge) and a grid-layout town centre that was the first example of town planning since Roman times. English architectural styles have blended here since the 13C, from the Town Hall entrance to 17C and 18C façades and the Victorian Corn Exchange.

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Tourist attractions Bury Saint Edmunds : Things to see and do

Abbey ruins

Abbeygate Street GB - Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1UN

Founded in 633 and later renamed in honour of the Saxon king and martyr, Edmund, rebuilt by Benedictine monks in the 11C. Only two of its monumental crossing towers are still standing, one of which bears a plaque to Archbishop Langton and the twenty ..

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Cathedral

Angel Hill GB - Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1LS

Bury Parish Church since 1530, it was dedicated to St James but changed its name when it was granted cathedral status in 1914 when it took the name of St Edmund. A perfect late Perpendicular composition of 9 bays leads the eye to the chancel and tran..

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St Mary's Church

Honey Hill GB - Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1RT

This 1430 church is famous for its spectacular nave roof with alternating arched braces and hammerbeams supported by angels and carvings of dragons, unicorns, fish and birds on the tympaniums. Also note the wagon roof of the chancel and the tomb of M..

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Hotels Bury Saint Edmunds

Angel Hotel

3 Angel Hill GB - Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1LT

Built in 1452, the award-winning Angel Hotel is on one of the prettiest squares in the country, opposite the Abbey Gardens. Angel Hotel offers traditional Georgian elegance and charm, mixed with modern design. It won ‘Best Large Hotel’ from East of ..

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BEST WESTERN Priory Hotel

Tollgate GB - Bury St. Edmunds IP32 6EH

Prix Prices from : 63 £

BEST WESTERN Priory Hotel in Bury St Edmunds is a rare breed indeed. The welcome is warm and personal and the standards are high, which few can say in the same breath! We never compromise your comfort, and we'll do everything within our professional ..

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Quality Hotel Bury St Edmunds

Symonds Road, Moreton Hall GB - Bury Saint Edmunds IP32 7DZ

Prix Prices from : 49 £

Formerly known as Ramada Bury St Edmunds, this hotel is located on the edge of the charming old town. The hotel offers free parking and free Wi-Fi and is near to the A14. Cambridge, Ely and Newmarket are all within about 30 minutes’ drive. Each room..

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Restaurants Bury Saint Edmunds

Eaterie

3 Angel Hill GB - Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1LT

Light and airy two-roomed bistro in attractive 15C coaching inn, where Dickens once stayed. Impressive modern chandelier; owner's collection of contemporary art. Tasty, modern European brasserie-style dishes use much local produce.

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Pea Porridge

28-29 Cannon St GB - Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1JR

Charming restaurant in cosy 19C brick cottage - a former bakery - well run by husband and wife team. Tasty, seasonal, country-style cooking with a strong Mediterranean bias. Great value lunch menus. Biodynamic and organic old world wines. Efficient s..

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Maison Bleue

30-31 Churchgate St GB - Bury Saint Edmunds IP33 1RG

17C glass-fronted house with blue canopies, set in the heart of town. Chic, pastel grey colour scheme with modern landscapes. Well-presented cooking displays classic French roots, with fish the main element of the monthly changing menu. Formal, effic..

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