Bury St Edmunds is a town located in the St. Edmundsbury Borough which sits in the county of Suffolk, East of England. Named as 'The nicest town in the World’ by William Cobbet, this hidden gem is most famous for the ruined Abbey found near to the town centre. It was during the medieval times that the powerful Abbey was first established, and it was mainly destroyed in the 18th century, however, the ruins are still very much appreciated today in the picturesque and award-winning Abbey Gardens.
There are some great attractions available both in and around Bury St Edmunds. Residents are treated to many shops, eateries and historic sites, for example, West Stow Anglo Saxon Centre and Country Park, The Grade 1 listed Theatre Royal, Ickworth House, Park and Gardens, and the award-winning weekly town market.
Bury St Edmunds has both a low property crime rate and a low violent crime rate, the neighbourhood feels safe.
There is a good selection of parking options across the Bury St Edmunds area. Locals looking for secure parking can pay either a daily or monthly fee and choose from nearby spaces including, King's Rd, Barwell Rd, Westbury Avenue and Abbeyfields, which are all within 15 minutes of the town centre.
A wide variety of Bars, Nightclubs and Restaurants are on offer within Bury St Edmunds. Some popular local venues consist of, Flex Nightclub, Hunter Club Bar & Venue, Boosh Cocktail Bar, Verve Bar & Restaurant and more, all of which are located in the town centre.
Many local schools are dotted around Bury St Edmunds which is ideal for families. Parents can choose from the likes of Hardwick Primary School, King Edward VI School, Saint Benedict's School, Horringer Court Middle School and more.
Bury St Edmunds is a great location for pet owners. Dog walkers can head to the local parks of Nowton Park, Abbey Gardens, Howard Park and Hardwick Heath, which all provide some lovely open green spaces that are ready be explored.
The Bury St Edmunds Station offers the Great Anglia service and provides regular trains heading to London King's Cross, Cambridge and Ipswich. A Bus and Coach Station in the area also supplies local travel.