Skip to content
Voykit
Draft data. Times, fares and step counts are desk estimates awaiting field checks. How we verify
Source checked
A source and a date are on record: we read it from an official or published page. Not yet confirmed on the ground.
Field checked
Someone checked it on the ground, with the date shown.
Plan calculated
Worked out by Voykit from its own data (times, distances, budgets). A calculation, not a measurement.

Unknown times stay unknown. How we verify

Major city · United Kingdom

Bury St Edmunds

Give it one full day plus one night: abbey ruins, cathedral and market on foot, then use it as a base for Ickworth, Lavenham or Newmarket.

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

Bury St Edmunds is a compact market town of about 40,000 people in Suffolk, built around the ruins of a medieval abbey that was once one of Europe's largest monasteries. The centre is walkable in an afternoon and the town works as a low-cost base for West Suffolk, the Suffolk coast and Cambridge. Two nights covers the town and one day trip without rushing.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
Map
Google Maps Apple Maps Street View
More ways in
Print / PDF guide
Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
GBP
Best months
May–Jun, Sep
avoid Dec–Feb (short days, cold), school holidays for crowds
Airports
STN · NWI · SEN
Nights
1–2
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
  • Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
  • United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
  • United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
  • United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Bury St Edmunds111 ▾
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Bury St Edmunds, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffeecheck; 2026 estimate
  • Sit-down mealPub main coursecheck; 2026 estimate
  • BeerPint of alecheck; 2026 estimate
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekcheck; 2026 estimate
  • Budget bedHostel or pub bunk, a night, per person£28 (≈ US$40)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room, mid-range hotel or inn, a night, per room£110 (≈ US$150)
  • High-end bedDouble room, mid-range hotel or inn, a night, per room£190 (≈ US$300)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget £55 (≈ US$75) · Mid £95 (≈ US$130) · High £160 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Abbey Gardens and the abbey ruinsSt Edmundsbury CathedralWednesday and Saturday marketsGreene King breweryTheatre Royal, a Regency playhouse
Airports
STN London Stansted (About 65 km (40 miles); onward train via Cambridge or Ely, journey time check.) · NWI Norwich (About 66 km (41 miles); onward public transport via Norwich station, journey time check.) · SEN London Southend (About 98 km (61 miles); onward public transport, journey time check.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    7°C (45°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  5. May

    Best

    17°C (63°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  7. Jul

    not flagged

    22°C (72°F)

  8. Aug

    not flagged

    22°C (72°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    15°C (59°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F) low), wettest Jan (11 rain days), driest Jun (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Bury St Edmunds: next 7 days

Loading forecast…

Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

Loading…

Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

7°C (45°F)

2°C (36°F)

11 rd

Feb

8°C (46°F)

2°C (36°F)

9 rd

Mar

10°C (50°F)

3°C (37°F)

9 rd

Apr

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

May

17°C (63°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Jun

20°C (68°F)

11°C (52°F)

8 rd

Jul

22°C (72°F)

13°C (55°F)

8 rd

Aug

22°C (72°F)

13°C (55°F)

8 rd

Sep

19°C (66°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Oct

15°C (59°F)

8°C (46°F)

11 rd

Nov

10°C (50°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

Dec

8°C (46°F)

3°C (37°F)

11 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Almost everything in the centre is on foot; the far edge of town is at most a 45-minute walk from the middle. First Norfolk & Suffolk runs local buses, and the station is a 15-minute walk from Angel Hill. Cycle lanes cover much of the town, and National Cycle Routes 14 and 51 pass through.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Ickworth House and Park

go

Door to door: About 30 min

Taxi or drive to Horringer, about 10 min; no direct bus

National Trust house and grounds; allow half a day.

Lavenham

go

Door to door: About 40 min

Drive or taxi via the A134, about 25 min

Timber-framed wool town; thin public transport, so a car helps.

Newmarket

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Train from Bury St Edmunds, about 30 min

Horse-racing town; check race-day timetables and tickets.

Cambridge

go

Door to door: 1.5–2 h

Train via Cambridge change, from about 1 h; or bus 11 from about 1 h

A full day; colleges, museums and the river.

Long Melford

caution

Door to door: About 45 min

Drive or taxi via the A134, about 30 min

Two grand houses and a long village street; bus service is limited.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Town centre (Angel Hill, Abbeygate Street, Cornhill)

Walk to the abbey, cathedral and market; suitable for a short stay. Accommodation prices vary.

Around the station and Northgate Street

Near the railway station; about a 15-minute walk to the centre.

Outskirts

Some accommodation is farther from the centre; check location and transport before booking.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
£55–85 (≈ US$75–120) excl. bed
Mid
£85–140 (≈ US$120–190) excl. bed
High
£140 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double room, mid-range hotel or inn1 × 2 nights × £110£220
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × £95£380
Train from London Liverpool Street, one way2 × £30 · check£60
Taxi from station to Angel Hill1 × £8 · check£8
eSIM, about a week of data2 × £8£16
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge£68
Trip total≈ £188 per person per day, bed included£752≈ US$1,100

2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Bury excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffeecheck; 2026 estimate
Pub main coursecheck; 2026 estimate
Cream tea or cake and teacheck; 2026 estimate
Pint of alecheck; 2026 estimate
Town-centre parkingcheck
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekcheck; 2026 estimate

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

A low-crime market town; the real risks are uneven abbey ruins, dark riverside paths after closing and traffic on the A14 if you cycle between villages.
  • Market days are Wednesday and Saturday; allow extra time to find parking.
  • Check access and opening arrangements for the abbey grounds and cathedral before visiting.
  • Check local bus timetables before planning a trip beyond the town centre.

Emergency numbers

NHS non-urgent
111
Police non-urgent
101

Pocket card

One page · print or save as PDF

Fill in, then print or save as PDF

Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.

Bury St EdmundsBury St Edmunds

Pocket card · Voykit

My bed tonight

—

—

—

Emergency

  • Police, fire and ambulance999 or 112
  • NHS non-urgent111
  • Police non-urgent101

Embassy

My embassy: —

English is spoken locally. UK currency is pound sterling (GBP, £).

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bury St Edmunds. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (short days, cold), school holidays for crowds · month by month →
  2. 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contracts for STN and NWI: last train and coach times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Angel Hill and the abbey, Cornhill and the market, Abbeygate Street, the station and Northgate.
  3. Place pages with verified hours (Abbey Gardens, cathedral, Moyse's Hall, Ickworth) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Market-day and event fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

Back to United Kingdom

Sources