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St Edmundsbury CathedralSt Edmundsbury Cathedral

Visit Suffolk’s Cathedral in the market town of Bury St Edmunds with its Gothic style lantern tower completed in 2005, new cloisters, organ and vaulted ceiling. Once part of the great Abbey of St Edmund, the present day Cathedral continues the tradition of offering a warm welcome and a chance to enjoy this sacred space, its architecture, stained glass and treasures. Open daily for worship, prayers and visitors. Shop and restaurant open Monday to Saturday. Children’s quizzes. Tours daily Easter to end of September.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Coach parties accepted Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for conferencing Facilities for educational visits Facilities for groups Gift shop On-site catering On-site light refreshments Wheelchairs available Regional Tourist Board Member Guided tours for groupsGuided tours for individualsChildren welcomeDogs acceptedFacilities for visually impairedSmoking not allowedWedding receptions

Prices


Free entry
Donations invited.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Notes All year: daily 8.30am-6pm.
   
St Edmundsbury Cathedral
 
 

Contact

Mrs Sarah Friswell
Tel: 01284 748726
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Venue

St Edmundsbury Cathedral

The Cathedral Office, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1LS

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Map reference: TL 855641  Lat: 52.24426  Long: 0.71643


By Road:
From the A14: Take Bury St Edmunds central exit. Turn left along Northgate Street. Turn right at the traffic lights onto Angel Hill.

By Public Transport:
From Bury St Edmunds station it is 1 mile to Saint Edmundsbury Cathedral.

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : Bury St Edmunds station

Self-assessed Accessibility Information

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Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
  • is gravel
  • Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
  • The route from the parking area to the entrance:
  • Has a ramp

Entrance

  • Steps to the main entrance
  • 2
    Number of steps to entrance
  • Handrail by steps
  • Ramp to entrance
  • Handrail by ramp
  • Entrance is well lit

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • From the entrance to reception / ticket area
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
  • To the gift shop
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
  • Hearing loop installed in public areas

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
  • Good contrast between the floor and walls
  • Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
  • Sugar free (diabetic)
  • Gluten free (coeliacs)
  • Lactose free (dairy free)
  • Low potassium
  • Low sodium
  • Nut free
  • Additive free
  • Organic
  • Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
  • High chairs for children

General

  • Hearing loop system
  • Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
  • Clear signage
  • Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
  • Wheelchairs provided
  • Free
  • Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
  • Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children