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Tourism Minister takes a guided tour of the abbey
Tourism Minister takes a guided tour of the abbey

We were delighted to welcome the Tourism Minister, Nigel Huddleston MP, on a tour...

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Our Ghostly and Macabre Tours are back!
Our Ghostly and Macabre Tours are back!

Join our Ghostly and Macabre Tours to explore the darker side of Bury St...

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Heritage Open Days 2021
Heritage Open Days 2021

Heritage Open Days 2021 is England’s biggest festival of history and culture. Every September...

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James Stiff, noted English potter
James Stiff, noted English potter

Born in 1808 at Rougham, James Stiff was the son of Robert Stiff, a...

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The Smiling Angels of St. Mary’s Church or Can you spot the Spider?
The Smiling Angels of St. Mary’s Church or Can you spot the Spider?

No visit to Bury St Edmunds would be truly complete without exploring the beautiful...

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Performing Camels in the Abbey Gardens
Performing Camels in the Abbey Gardens

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Extraordinary Announcement – MACARTE’S CIRQUE IMPERIAL, Accompanied by a Troupe...

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Pill boxes: defending Bury in World War II
Pill boxes: defending Bury in World War II

Photo: Pill box, near Sicklesmere Road Pill boxes are a visible reminder of Bury’s...

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Our tours restart on 12 April!
Our tours restart on 12 April!

We are delighted to announce that our tours will restart on 12 April. Our...

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Vulcan’s Cave, Cannon Street
Vulcan’s Cave, Cannon Street

At the bottom of Cannon Street stands Vulcan’s Cave, bearing the indications that it...

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Welcome to our new website!
Welcome to our new website!

We are delighted to launch our new website, designed and built for us by...

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