As well as being the perfect base to explore the wonders of East Anglia, Bury St Edmunds makes the perfect destination for a weekend break, with plenty of activities to keep you busy within the town itself!

1. The Abbey Gardens

Bury St Edmunds was once an extremely important centre of Pilgrimage, and the remains of the huge Abbey can still be found in the town centre, having now been turned into beautifully kept public gardens.

2. The Cathedral

The 16th century Cathedral was only completed in 2005, with the addition of a beautiful tower, which can be seen from miles around.

3. The Smallest Pub in England

The Nutshell is officially the smallest pub in England, with its bar area measuring only 15ft by 7ft. Squeeze into the pub to sample some local beers and inspect the extraordinary collection of objects hanging from the ceiling which are a guarantee that you’ll never lack a topic of conversation.

4. Greene King Brewery Tour

Greene King is a national brand, but it was born in Bury St Edmunds and the empire is still run from the original town centre brewery. The tours are extremely interesting and end with a tasting session in the brewery’s own pub, The Brewery Tap, where they don’t hold back on the free samples.

5. Theatre Royal

The Theatre Royal is a beautiful example of a Regency theatre and has recently been lovingly restored. Check out the website for details of the incredibly varied shows the theatre has to offer.

6. Medieval Grid

Parts of the old town centre still look much as they have for centuries, with crooked Tudor houses and cobbled streets. A happy couple of hours can be whiled away exploring the medieval grid, perhaps with a few pit stops at pubs offering pints of Greene King’s finest.

7. Moyses Hall

Moyses Hall is almost 900 years old and served as the town gaol, workhouse and police station before becoming a museum over 100 years ago. No visit to Bury St Edmunds is complete without learning about the fascinating history of this once-great religious centre and market town.

8. Market Day

There has been a market in Bury St Edmunds for centuries, and on Wednesdays and Saturdays the town centre is still taken over by stalls selling flowers, food and everything in between.