Name: Bury St Edmunds Abbey
Rating: 5.0

Bury St Edmunds Abbey

Abbey Gardens, Mustow Street, Bury Saint Edmunds, UK

1-99 Years

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Bury St Edmunds Abbey located in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, the abbey was once one of the richest and most powerful Benedictine monasteries in England. Its remains are extensive and include the complete 14th-century Great Gate and Norman Tower, as well as the impressive ruins and altered west front of the immense church.

The remains of the martyred Anglo-Saxon king St Edmund were moved to this site around 903, and his shrine became a place of pilgrimage. The abbey itself was founded in 1020 and grew in power and wealth up until its suppression in 1539.

Free Entry. If you are looking for Best place for day out with kids and families then this is the perfect destination offering fun, adventure, and unforgettable memories for everyone.

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Features

The remains of Bury St Edmunds Abbey today are extensive, but even so they do little justice to what was once one of the largest and grandest monasteries in England. Its name derives from the martyred King Edmund, who was killed by the Danes and who came to be venerated as a saint soon afterwards. After his remains were enshrined at Bury St Edmunds Abbey, it became one of the most famous and wealthy pilgrimage destinations in England.
Bury’s importance led to its destruction. When Henry VIII closed the abbey in 1539, it was systematically demolished to demonstrate the king’s power and control. Apart from the abbot’s palace, the site was allowed to become a quarry for local building stone. The ruins now lie mostly within a public park, giving visitors a glimpse of the abbey’s medieval glory.

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Parking: There is a charged car park opposite the Abbey Gate, not managed by English Heritage.
Toilets: English Heritage has no facilities at the abbey ruins but they are in the centre of Bury St Edmunds so there are plenty of options nearby. There are toilets, a refreshment kiosk, beautiful floral displays and a children's play area within its Abbey Gardens setting.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.

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Price: Paid

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Free Entry.

Pricing URL: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/bury-st-edmunds-abbey/opening-times/

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

Open daily with variable opening times.

Address: Abbey Gardens, Mustow Street, Bury Saint Edmunds, UK

Post Code: IP33 1LS

Council: West Suffolk

County: Suffolk

Road Access: East end of town centre.
Bus Access: Services to the town are operated by H.C.Chambers, Coach Services of Thetford, Galloway European, High Suffolk Community Transport, Mulley’s Motorways, Stagecoach in Cambridge, Simonds of Diss, Stephensons of Essex and Suffolk Norse.
Train Access: Bury St Edmunds 1 mile.
Bicycle Access: Find this site on The National Cycle Network.
Parking: There is a charged car park opposite the Abbey Gate, not managed by English Heritage.