Browsing local attractions within 8 miles of Bury St Edmunds

1 Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3FD, Tel: 01284 758000, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms)

The apex is an award winning music and entertainment venue in the heart of the town of Bury St Edmunds. From Rock to Pop, World to Jazz, Classical to Folk The apex supports a diverse and exciting programme throughout the year.

Highwaymans, Risby, Suffolk, IP28 6QP, Tel: 01284 810283, (4 miles, 7kms)

The Gallery Highwaymans is a beautiful, newly refurbished space, housing eclectic exhibitions which can include contemporary art, photography, antique furniture, textiles, crafts and sculpture and jewellery.

The Cathedral Office, Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1LS, Tel: 01284 748726, (0.4 miles, 0.6kms)

Suffolk's cathedral is open daily for visitors, tourist and pilgrims. Tours, shop, restaurant, art exhibitions, music recital all available as well as the daily services.

Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1QR, Tel: 01284 769505, Email, (0.6 miles, 0.9kms)

Go back in time and discover the captivating world of Georgian theatre at the Theatre Royal Bury St. Edmunds.

6 Angel Hill, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1UZ, Tel: 01284 764667, Email, (0.3 miles, 0.5kms)

The Rotunda, Horringer, Suffolk, IP29 5QE, Tel: 01284 735270, Email, (3 miles, 5kms)

Ickworth is one of England's most extraordinary houses. A neoclassical mansion with its famous 'Rotunda', it was begun in 1795 as the inspiration of the 4th Earl of Bristol - the 'Earl-Bishop'.

Nowton Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP30, Tel: 01284 757092, Email, (2 miles, 3kms)

Previously a country estate with 170 acres of woodland and pasture. Some formal recreation. All-weather pitch and 2 football pitches. Park centre open weekends.

Cornhill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1DX, Tel: 01284 757160, Email, (0.2 miles, 0.3kms)

Local history museum housed in a medieval building with local history and changing collections in the heart of Bury St Edmunds.

Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD, Tel: 01284 763799, (0.2 miles, 0.4kms)

An indoor children's play centre, visit www.wherekidsplay.co.uk or phone (01284) 763799 for further information.

Station Road, Dereham, Suffolk, NR19 1DS, Tel: 01362 696910, (5 miles, 8kms)

Big Apple is a family entertainment centre featuring attractions for all ages including ten pin bowling, Laser Quest, kids play, pool, video games, bar/grill and late bar.

Estate Office, Rougham, Suffolk, IP30 9LZ, Tel: 01359 270091, Email, (4 miles, 6kms)

Blackthorpe Barn is a sixteenth century thatched barn, set in the heart of the Suffolk countryside which is now an art centre, whose summer season focuses on an exciting programme of classical music and the visual arts.

Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 2AZ, Tel: 01284 764667, Email, (0.8 miles, 1kms)

The remains of a Benedictine abbey in beautifully kept gardens. The 2 great gateways (one being 14thC) are the best preserved buildings. There is also a visitor centre.

Lackford Lakes Reserve Centre, Lackford, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6HX, Tel: 01473 890089, Email, (5 miles, 8kms)

Lackford Lakes is 121 hectares of wetland, woodland, scrub and sandy heath created from former gravel pits, that lies beside the River Lark.

The Old Bakery, The Street, Woolpit, Suffolk, IP30 9QG, Tel: 01359 240255, (8 miles, 12kms)

An emporium of greetings cards and gifts including jewellery, accessories, ceramics, bronzes, toys and games. Light refreshments available until 5.pm.

Bradfield St George, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, Tel: 01473 890089, Email, (7 miles, 11kms)

Bradfield Woods is a working wood that has been under continuous management since 1252, supplying local needs for pinewood and hazel products.

The Hall Close, Icklingham, Suffolk, IP28 6PU, Tel: 020 7213 0660, Email, (7 miles, 12kms)

Dating largely from the 14th century, the quality of workmanship reflects the prosperity in the region at the time. The atmospheric interior has a fine arcade and cornices, elegant window tracery and excellent medieval stained glass.

Mill Road, Pakenham, Suffolk, IP31 2NB, Tel: 01284 724075, (6 miles, 10kms)

Suffolk's last working water mill, producing traditional stone ground flour. Beautiful setting with garden by the millpond, guided tours, tearoom, shop and special events.

Icklingham Road, West Stow, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP28 6HG, Tel: 01284 728718, Email, (5 miles, 9kms)

Unique reconstructed Anglo-Saxon village built on the site of an original settlement. Archaeological finds are displayed in a specially built centre.