Luxury holidays in Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds’ soaring cathedral has been drawing pilgrims for 1,000 years. These days, the pull of this historic market town in Suffolk is just as strong for those seeking a breath of fresh, country air. A stroll of the town centre reveals layers of history, with mediaeval houses giving way to prim Georgian squares and the atmospheric ruins of a Benedictine abbey. Boot up and explore the nearby Ickworth Estate for stile-hopping walks through verdant parkland.

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When to go

Spring is an especially scenic time to visit, with lambs frolicking in the countryside and the abbey gardens in full bloom. In summer, the town hosts several open-air festivals.

Getting there

  • Planes

    The nearest international airport is London Stansted, around an 80-minute drive from Bury St Edmunds.

  • Trains

    If you’re coming from the capital, you can either take the train from London Liverpool Street to Ipswich, or from London Kings Cross to Cambridge, then switch for regional connections to Bury St Edmunds.

  • Automobiles

    Bury St Edmunds is around a two-and-a-half-hour drive from London. The town itself is walkable, but a car will come in handy for exploring the surrounding Suffolk villages and countryside.