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English Heritage - Bury St Edmunds Abbey

English Heritage - Bury St Edmunds Abbey: Explore the ruins of this iconic medieval monastery on Angel Hill in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

English Heritage - Bury St Edmunds Abbey

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English Heritage - Bury St Edmunds Abbey

Bury St Edmunds Abbey stands as one of Suffolk's most significant heritage sites, occupying a peaceful setting on Angel Hill in the town centre. Once one of medieval England's richest and most powerful monasteries, the ruins reveal impressive Norman gate towers and extensive grounds that tell the story of monastic life spanning nearly 1,000 years.

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Monday07:30 – 20:00
Tuesday07:30 – 20:00
Wednesday07:30 – 20:00
Thursday07:30 – 20:00
Friday07:30 – 20:00
Saturday07:30 – 20:00
Sunday09:00 – 20:00

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