West Suffolk offers a snapshot of England through the ages; from the first English settlers at West Stow to the stunning Georgian architecture of Bury St Edmunds.
There are so many fantastic guided walks and tours that will help you to explore the area. We’ve offered a selection below, but you can also head to Visit Suffolk and Walking in Suffolk for more information.
You can join the 11am daily tours of the abbey grounds and town or other specialist tours which are undertaken by Bury St Edmunds Tour Guides, all of whom are accredited to a national standard. In the enjoyable daily tour lasting 90 minutes you will find out the town’s history over the past 1000 years, view impressive buildings and be entertained. Bookings can be made for these and other advertised tours on the Bury St Edmunds Tour Guides website or, if there are vacancies, people can turn up at the stated start-point and book in person.
The Theatre Royal is the last surviving example of a working Regency playhouse in the country, and we are lucky enough to have it on our doorstep! The National Trust allows the public to explore behind-the-scenes during fascinating and lively guided tours. The tours run from February to November on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 11am, and last approximately 75 minutes.
The annual Suffolk Walking Festival takes place between May and June each year and hosts over 100 guided walks. Check the Suffolk Walking Festival website for forthcoming festival events.
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