Removals to Bury St Edmunds: Bury St Edmunds Guide

As a Suffolk based company, Greens regularly carry out local removals to Bury St Edmunds, Ipswich, Norwich, Cambridge and the rest of East Anglia. Our proximity to this historic Suffolk town means that, as well as having excellent local knowledge, we are able to offer highly competitive quotes for removals to Bury St Edmunds. With over 40 years experience of local, national and international moves, Greens offer you a safe and reliable service which meets the highest British and European Quality Service Standards.

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If you are new to Bury St Edmunds, here is a short introduction to what you can expect to find in this fascinating place.

Removals to Bury St Edmunds: Living in Bury St Edmunds

Bury St Edmunds is a unique and historic market town with a fascinating heritage. Best known for its Cathedral and Abbey Gardens, there are examples of medieval architecture at almost every turn, all complemented by elegant Georgian squares. Just under two hours from London and close to the city of Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds is ideally placed with great communication links through East Anglia and beyond.

This historic gem of a town affords great shopping too, with an array of exclusive and unusual outlets, selling everything from clothes to kitchenware and an abundance of chic cafés, bars and restaurants lining its medieval streets.

Removals to Bury St Edmunds: Places to Visit in Bury St Edmunds

Any visit to Bury St Edmunds would be incomplete without a trip to The Abbey and its gardens. The Abbey was named after Edmund, King of East Anglia, who died at the hands of the invading Danes in the year 869. The 14th Century Abbey Gate marks the entrance to the Cathedral and Abbey gardens. Within the gardens there are two plaques marking the spot where Cardinal Langton and 25 barons swore an oath which led to the signing of the Magna Carta.

The cloister ruins can still be seen today, these and sections of wall are all that remain after King Henry VIII began the dissolution of the monasteries. In 1539, the King's men stripped all the lead from the roofs and left the structures to deteriorate. The townsfolk helped themselves to what was left, which is why there are pieces of the Abbey and its various churches, dotted all over town.

Alternatively, you might like to take a walk on the heath. Hardwick Heath is a large area of open parkland roughly a mile south of the town. It is ideal for dog walkers and has many community facilities including picnic tables, a children's play area, a wildlife garden and football pitches. You can even go fishing there as long as you obtain a permit.

The Arc is Bury St Edmunds' principal shopping complex, featuring many well known high street names including: Animal, New Look, Clarks, Next, Paperchase, Crew Clothing, River Island, Debenhams, Rush Hair, Fat Face, Stormfront, H & M, Swarovski, Hobbs, The Perfume Shop, Jane Norman, Topshop / Topman, Monsoon and Waterstones amongst others, with an excellent choice of cafés and eateries.

Removals to Bury St Edmunds: Out and About in Bury St Edmunds

Getting out and about in Bury St Edmunds is a joy. There is so much to see and do. You could take the officially mapped out walking tour of the town to get to know your new surroundings properly. The tour lasts approximately two hours and takes you on a circular route past the town's main sights. It's the perfect way to familiarise yourselves with your new environment.

You'll get to see the 12th Century Abbot's Bridge, The Aviary, The Abbey Gate, The Fountain, The Abbey Ruins, The Norman Tower, Martyr's Memorial, The Charnel House, recycled pieces of The Abbey, the home of Thomas Clarkson and The Theatre Royal, as well as seeing the plaque commemorating John Reve, the last Abbot of Bury St Edmunds. You'll pass The Dog and Partridge and the town's Coat of Arms, the Corn Exchange and The Nutshell, The W H Smith Building, Moyse's Hall, The Lloyds Bank Sign, The Pillar of Salt Street Sign and The Athenaeum, finishing up at The Angel Hotel as mentioned by Charles Dickens in his first novel "The Pickwick Papers".

If walking really isn't your thing you could go to the cinema or to Bury's Theatre Royal, the only surviving example of a Regency theatre in Britain. There's bowling for people of all ages and Activity World, an indoor adventure playground for children up to the age of 12.

There are many clubs and bars in the town including Deja Vu Bar & Club Brazilia. There's a golfing range, a skate park, snooker clubs and the Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre with its 25 metre pool, fitness studio and health suite with sauna, steam and aromatherapy rooms. It also offers squash courts, floodlit all weather pitches, an athletics track, a dance studio and badminton courts.

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