Bury St Edmunds Hotels

A brief history

The settlement has existed since at least the 7th century, and began to hold annual fairs by the 13th century. By the Elizabethan era, Bury St Edmunds expanded into a thriving market town, although it was known for its notorious witch trials in the 17th century. The town was also home to the Theatre Royal by 1819, and the British Sugar Factory, the first sugar factory in Britain, opened in 1912. It is still producing Silver Spoon sugar today.

Major landmarks

One of the oldest landmarks in Bury St Edmunds is St Mary's Church, which dates back to the 13th century and is one of the largest parish churches in England. The Abbey of Bury St Edmunds, meanwhile, was once a powerful medieval monastery although, like other monasteries in the country, it was dissolved during the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 15th century. Despite its town status, Bury St Edmunds is also home to St Edmundsbury Cathedral, which was built more than 500 years ago and benefited from a new Gothic Revival tower in the early 2000s.

Other places of interest in the local area

Visit the Newmarket Racecourse, which is one of Britain's premier racing venues and holds nine Group 1 races each year. The town has been a popular centre for horse racing for well over 400 years, although horse training has taken place here since at least the 12th century.

You can also consider a day trip to the historic city of Cambridge, which is best known for its world-renowned 13th-century university. The city is also famed for the Fitzwilliam Museum, which exhibits more than half a million artistic artefacts covering a period of around 4,500 years.

Hotels

One of the most popular Bury St Edmunds hotels is the Ravenswood Hall Country Hotel, which is based in a grand Tudor building and is the perfect venue for special events. The majestic Angel Hotel is another ideal option for guests looking for a romantic, deluxe boutique venue in a photogenic Georgian ivy-clad house.