Bury St Edmunds’ most famous landmarks are its impressive abbey ruins and their adjoining gardens. Once a great monastery, the abbey was built around a shrine to Saint Edmund, which for centuries was a point of pilgrimage for peasants, kings, and everyone in between. Other historical sites include St Edmundsbury Cathedral, the only cathedral in Suffolk, and The Angel Hotel, a Georgian coaching inn frequented by Charles Dickens on his trips to Bury St Edmunds. Apparently, his favourite four-poster is still in use today!

A stone’s throw from Bury St Edmunds Abbey is the Greene King Brewery, where the secrets of the brewing process can be discovered on a guided tour. Bury St Edmunds hosts twice-weekly markets, has an enviable selection of boutique shops, along with plenty of cosy restaurants, cafes and delis in the town centre.

All prices include £1.00 tip to our helpful driver Matthew.  Unfortunately no refunds.

Pick up from Gants Hill Car Park at 9.30 am prompt.

Book with Denise Kaye.

Payments in advance by BANK TRANSFER to Redbridge & District u3a
OR pay at Monday Open Meetings by CASH, CHEQUE or CARD.