About Bury St. Edmunds - Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk was once the capital of East Anglia and the town and surrounding area are full of history. This lovely mediaeval market town has a warm and friendly atmosphere throughout the year. Convenient for Cambridge and only two hours from London, it is the perfect place to bring an organized group or to visit with family and friends.
Shopping - Bury St Edmunds has every sort of store from the large high street names to family-run businesses, and fascinating small gift shops sit comfortably side-by-side. The town is at its busiest on Wednesdays and Saturdays when people flock to the Buttermarket and Cornhill to visit
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one of the best provision markets in East Anglia.
Things to do and Tourist Information - Bury St Edmunds is probably most famous for the ruined Abbey that stands near to the town centre, surrounded by Abbey Gardens. One place of particular interest is the West Stow Anglo Saxon Centre and Country Park. For a history lesson you can really taste, take a trip to the local Greene King brewery. Bury has probably the smallest pub in the UK - The Nutshell - small but perfectly formed.
For days out with children see: www.kidsdaysout.co.uk/
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