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Bury St Edmunds - Wednesday 28th April 2027

Bury St Edmunds - Wednesday 28th April 2027

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Join us for a relaxing day out in the beautiful Suffolk market town of Bury St Edmunds, where history, shopping, gardens, cafés and traditional market stalls combine to make a wonderful
leisure day.

Our visit coincides with the town's regular Wednesday Market, which takes place in the heart of the town centre. The market is
traditionally held on Wednesdays and Saturdays, with a variety of traders offering food, produce, gifts, crafts and other goods. Recent 2026 visitors have also enjoyed new food traders at the Wednesday market, making it a great place to browse and pick up something for lunch.

Explore the Historic Town

Bury St Edmunds has a fascinating history and is compact enough to explore comfortably on foot.

The magnificent Abbey Gardens are one of the town's highlights. Covering around 14 acres, these beautiful gardens surround the atmospheric ruins of the medieval Abbey of St Edmund, once one of England's most powerful Benedictine monasteries. The gardens are free to enter and provide a peaceful place to relax, with colourful planting, lawns and historic ruins.

Nearby stands St Edmundsbury Cathedral, overlooking Angel Hill. Visitors can admire the impressive interior, explore the cathedral grounds and learn about the history of the site.

History enthusiasts can also visit Moyse's Hall Museum, one of the town's most fascinating historic buildings. The 12th-century building houses exhibitions covering the history of Bury St
Edmunds, St Edmund, crime and punishment, the Suffolk Regiment and an internationally recognised collection of clocks. The museum is currently open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 5pm.

Another popular attraction is Oliver Cromwell's House, where visitors can discover more about the life and times of the famous 17th-century statesman.

Shopping & Cafés

The town centre has a mixture of independent shops and well-known names, with the market adding extra interest on Wednesdays.

There is also an excellent choice of cafés, tearooms and coffee shops. Bury St Edmunds' local café trail features more than
30 venues, including independent cafés and traditional tearooms.

Food & Drink

There are plenty of places to stop for lunch, tea or a coffee. Popular choices include No 5 Angel Hill, The Suffolk Carver, Bay Tree Café and Edmundo Lounge.

Traditional pubs and restaurants are also plentiful, including The One Bull on Angel Hill and The Dog & Partridge in Crown Street.

A Relaxing Day Out

Whether you enjoy browsing a traditional market, exploring historic buildings, relaxing in beautiful gardens, shopping or simply enjoying a leisurely lunch and coffee, Bury St Edmunds has something for everyone.

Come and discover one of Suffolk's most attractive historic towns and enjoy a relaxing Wednesday away with us.

Itinerary

Trip Type: Day Trip

Destination: Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk

Timings: Timings and order of pick up will be confirmed to you upon booking.

To allow us to run to time on our trips and give you our valued customers the best day possible we release our pickup times around two weeks before the date of your trip.

Pickup Points
  • Baldock Market Place Bus Stop C - Lancer Indian Cuisine Restaurant Side
  • Baldock Market Place Bus Stop D - Baldock Libary Side
  • Letchworth Arcade Bus Stop C - Arcade Entrance Side
  • Letchworth Arcade Bus Stop E - Chinese Dragon Entrance Side
  • Hitchin St Mary’s Bus Stop M - Woodcote House Side
  • Hitchin St Mary’s Bus Stop K - Car Park Side
  • Stevenage Lytton Way Bus Stop N - Train Station Side
  • Stevenage Lytton Way Bus Stop L - Gordon Craig Side
  • Stopsley Memorial Bus Stop
  • Welwyn Garden City Bus Stop J - Outside John Lewis Entrance
Bury St Edmunds - Wednesday 28th April 2027

Tour Overview

Bury St
Edmunds – Market & Leisure Day | Wednesday 28 April 2027

Enjoy a relaxing day in historic Bury St Edmunds, with time to browse the popular Wednesday Market, explore the beautiful Abbey Gardens and visit St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Discover
independent shops, cafés, traditional pubs and restaurants throughout the town centre. A wonderful opportunity to
explore, shop and enjoy a leisurely day in Suffolk.

Trip Highlights

  • Discover the historic soul of Bury St Edmunds.
  • Abbey Gardens where the Benedictine Monastery stands as a testament to the towns medieval power.
  • Time to explore at your own pace
  • Multiple Pickup Point Locations

FAQ's

What time will I be picked up?

Your exact pick-up time will be confirmed approximately two weeks before departure along with your pick-up point details. Please arrive at least 10 minutes early so the coach can depart on time.

How does seat allocation work?

All seating allocations are subject to availability at the time of booking.
While we do our best to accommodate seating preferences, seat allocations may occasionally need to be adjusted for operational reasons.

For single-seat bookings, seating arrangements may also be altered to help maximise overall seating availability. In the unlikely event of a seat change, we regret that no liability can be accepted.

What is your cancellation policy?

  • No refunds are available for cancellations made within 14 days of departure.
  • Cancellations made more than 14 days before departure may be refunded or transferred to
    another available trip.
  • Event or show tickets may be non-refundable or non-transferable depending on organiser terms.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Where we advertise Child tickets these tours and trips are suitable for children.

Can I bring luggage?

Please limit luggage to one medium-sized suitcase per person plusa small bag for items you want onboard with you. Bigger or
additional bags may not be allowed due to limited luggage space.