West Suffolk

Properties and events in West Suffolk

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Bury St Edmunds Guildhall

The Guildhall, Guildhall Street, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1PR
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore the stories of unsung heroes in the WWII Royal Observer Corps Operations Room, and take a wander in the Guildhall's beautiful walled gardens.

Ickworth Estate: Bringing Ickworth to life - Open Days, exhibitions & pop-up talks

Ickworth Estate, Horringer, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Enjoy free entry and a selection of special activities both indoors and outdoors at Ickworth Estate 12th - 21st September. From unique pop up talks, costumed interpretation to behind the scenes videos, there is plenty to experience.

Ickworth Estate: Bury Rickshaw

Ickworth Estate, Horringer, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE
In person
Pre-booking preferred

An opportunity to experience Ickwrorth by Rickshaw!

Ickworth Estate: Indoor and Outside tours

Ickworth Estate, Horringer, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join one of our tours as part of a selection of special activities both indoors and outdoors at Ickworth Estate 12th - 21st September.

Ickworth Estate: Monument Cycle Tour

Ickworth Estate, Horringer, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Enjoy free entry and a selection of special activities both indoors and outdoors at Ickworth Estate 12th - 21st September. From unique pop up talks and tours, to behind the scenes videos, there is plenty to experience.

Ickworth Estate: Roundhouse Holiday Cottage Open Day

Ickworth Estate, Horringer, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover inside one of our five holiday cottages on the Ickworth Estare

Ickworth Estate: Specialised Talks

Ickworth Estate, Horringer, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join one of our specialised talks as part of a selection of special activities at Ickworth Estate 12th - 21st September.

Ickworth Estate: Take Home Tote Bag Designing

Ickworth Estate, Horringer, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A chance to take home a bit of an Ickworth inspired memory – combining 3 great things at Ickworth: art, books and recycling. A chance to piece together your keepsake of your Heritage Open Days adventures.

Norman Tower, St Edmundsbury Cathedral

Angel Hill, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1LS
In person
Pre-booking required

Visitors will be able to enjoy a brief history of the Norman Tower, find out information about the bells in the Tower and hear about the art of bellringing. This will include a demonstration of bellringing. There are timed visits lasting 45 minutes

St Edmundsbury Cathedral Ancient Library Tour

Angel Hill, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1LS
In person
Pre-booking required

Come and learn more about our Ancient Library and the books in the Cathedral’s collection.

St Peter and St Paul, Bardwell

St Peter and St Paul's Church, Church Road, Bardwell, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP31 1AH
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Bardwell Church is a 15th Century, grade 1 listed building with a painted hammer beam roof in the nave, two medieval stained glass windows and recently restored chancel memorials. The bell tower will be open for tours on 21st September, 1-5pm.

Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds

5 Westgate Street, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1QR
In person
Pre-booking not required

We are delighted to announce that Theatre Royal is taking part, for the first time, in the 2025 Heritage Open Days event. This is an opportunity for you to tread the boards of the last remaining Regency playhouse in the country.