Bury St Edmunds Leisure Day
Enjoy a charming day out with our coach trip to Bury St Edmunds on bustling market day. Explore a vibrant mix of stalls offering fresh produce, artisan foods, crafts, clothing, gifts, and local specialities, all set within the town’s beautiful historic streets. Take time to browse the shops, relax in cosy cafés, or visit the stunning Abbey Gardens just a short stroll away.
The Abbey Gardens in the heart of Bury St Edmunds is the perfect spot for enjoying peace and quiet whilst watching the world go by.
The award-winning 14-acre park is on the site of a former Benedictine Abbey, the Abbey of St Edmund, once a power house of medieval England. Free to wander, there is much to explore here: abbey ruins, sculptures, hidden garden ‘rooms’ and many quiet nooks and shady corners to picnic, read a book or sit in contemplation.
The eye-catching displays have earnt its place as one of the region’s leading gardens to see and it attracts an international audience.
Why not bring a picnic?
Located in the heart of the gardens, the abbey was once one of the richest and most powerful Benedictine monasteries in England. Its remains are extensive and include the complete 14th-century Great Gate and Norman Tower, as well as the impressive ruins and altered west front of the immense church.
There is a vibrant and bustling market in Bury St Edmunds with more than 60 stalls on Wednesdays.
Not only is Bury St Edmunds one of the most successful traditional street markets in the country today, it also has one of the longest and most colourful histories. The market, held in the Buttermarket and Cornhill, dates back to before the days of William the Conqueror.
Bury St Edmunds also has a real café culture with an excellent choice of cafés and tearooms, perfect for a spot of people watching whilst enjoying a slice of cake. There is also an excellent selection of family friendly eateries.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Arlesey | Mill Lane, Arlesey |
| Biggleswade Bus Station | Hitchin Street SG18 8AP |
| Hatfield Galleria North | Hatfield Galleria Bus Stop G (Northbound) |
| Hitchin North | Market Square Bus Sop K (Northbound) |
| St Neots Tesco | Tescos Barford Road |
| Stevenage Bus Stop L | Stevenage Bus Stop L Southbound |
