Friday, January 29, 2010

Planning A Visit To Bury St. Edmunds - Suffolk

By Frederick Hoymer

When you are planning a holiday, Bury St. Edmunds - Suffolk is a wonderful destination. This beautiful town founded in 1020AD has grown up and evolved around Benedictine Abbey and the ruins are still there. When you take a walking tour on Abbey Trail, you will be able to see the Abbey as well as many of the other beautiful historical buildings in the area.

It takes about two hours to walk through the Abbey Gardens which are faced by the Abbey Gates. The Gates were build re-built in 1353 and are maintained beautifully. The Green King Brewery is the largest brewery in Great Britain. After visiting the brewery and enjoying the ales, you will want go down Traverse Street and stop at the Nutshell Pub. This is the smallest pub in Britain and is a great little place to enjoy a unique experience.

The only surviving regency theatre in the UK, the Theatre Royal was built in 1819 and provides public tours on a regular basis. Enjoy any of the full programme of performances that are held at the theatre year round. Moyse's Hall is the oldest domestic building in East Anglia. Built in 1180, this great hall is still open to the public and will offer you a great collection of artifacts to see while visiting. As part of the Millennium project, the Bury St. Edmunds Cathedral has been built in traditional Gothic style to compliment the surrounding historic buildings. St. Mary's Church is the 3rd largest parish church in England and is still active. Built in the 15th century it offers a stunning beauty that will take your breath away.

In May there is seventeen days of fun with concerts, dance, performances, lectures, fireworks, theatre. For seventeen days the Bury St. Edmunds Festival brings people from around the world for events that include a great jazz, carnival, folk groups and art. The Festival is held in the Abbey Gardens and also be a great opportunity to enjoy the towns ales and local food.

In November the Bury Round Table Fireworks Spectacular is held in Abbey Gardens and is a great night of lights, bonfires, action, rides, carnival, and games. The festival is a fabulous way to enjoy this wonderful town and the people that reside here.

On Wednesday and Saturday the town comes alive with it's market. You will be able to stroll among the vendor stands with regional vegetables and fruits, craft items, art works, and great food and ales that are made especially for market day.

The parks, gardens, riding stables, golf courses, and walking paths and trails give you over 600 acres of beautiful landscape to enjoy. There are boat and cycle hire centers that provide you with an opportunity to enjoy the town from different views and explore the many trails that wind through town.

This is one town where the guided walking tour is a must do. There is so much to see in this town, so many little nooks and crannies, that you can only fully appreciate all of it if there is someone showing you all of the spots. Right off Risbygate Street is the Heritage Center. You will be able to take self-led or guided tour through the center and learn about the town history and surrounding city that dates back thousands of years.

Planning a holiday at Bury St. Edmunds - Suffolk will be one of those destinations that you will want to visit several times to fully enjoy everything that this great town has to offer. The museums and galleries are a great experience, the gardens are stunning, and the ales are fabulous.

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