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The Athenaeum

The Athenaeum is a Grade I listed wedding venue on Angel Hill in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships.

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The Athenaeum

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The Athenaeum

Occupying a Georgian building on Angel Hill in the heart of Bury St Edmunds, The Athenaeum centres on a chandeliered Ballroom that lends itself to formal celebrations. The venue holds a civil ceremonies and partnerships licence, and its in-house team handles catering and organisation for weddings, private events, corporate functions, and celebrations of life. The building is wheelchair accessible. Open five days a week; enquiries can be made by phone on 01284 758380 or via the online form.

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Wheelchair Accessible

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Open now
Monday09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday09:00 – 17:00
Thursday09:00 – 17:00
Friday09:00 – 17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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Print East Print Fair
10 Oct
Wedding Venues

Print East Print Fair

The Athenaeum10 Oct· 10:30am–4:30pmBury St Edmunds

More than 35 printmakers show and sell their work at the Print East Print Fair. Browse original prints, meet the artists and find out more about how printmaking works, with live demonstrations and hands-on workshops through the day. Open 10.30am to 4.30pm, with free entry, and dogs are welcome.

Christmas Parties at The Athenaeum
5–19 Dec
Wedding Venues

Christmas Parties at The Athenaeum

The Athenaeum5–19 Dec· 6:30pmBury St Edmunds

Shared Christmas party nights in a historic building overlooking Angel Hill. Each evening starts with a welcome drink, followed by a three-course festive dinner from Roff Caterers and then music and dancing until midnight. Party nights run on 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 December for tables of 8 (or 10 on…

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