The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Bury St. Edmunds, England

October 8, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

Discover the best top things to do in Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom including Greene King Brewery, Suffolk Regiment Museum, Abbeygate Cinema, ICE Cook School, Gourmet Goods, Heritage Beauty & Wellbeing, Adnams 'Make Your Own Gin' Experience - Bury St Edmunds, The Playground, The Troston Bull, Escape Rooms Suffolk.
Restaurants in Bury St. Edmunds

1. Greene King Brewery

Abbot House Westgate Street, Bury St. Edmunds IP33 1QT England +44 1284 843326 [email protected] http://www.greenekingshop.co.uk
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5.0 based on 795 reviews

Greene King Brewery

Walk, Talk and Tasting Tour Join us as we walk through Greene King’s history discovering our oldest buildings and finding out what they have been used for throughout time. Our knowledgeable guides will tell you everything you need to know about Greene King and how our beers are made. Back in our café you will be able to watch a virtual tour of our brewery and enjoy a tutored tasting of our beers brewed here in Bury St Edmunds and Belhaven Brewery in Dunbar. Find out how we make our beers and what goes in to them to give that distinctive taste. We also have a delicious new beer-based condiment range to taste, featuring a chutney, mustard & marmalade all made by our friends at Scarlett & Mustard with Greene King and Belhaven Beer. You will receive a free bottle of beer to take away and a 10% off voucher to spend in the café and the shop on the day. We have a max of 6 on a tour and will ensure you are all socially distanced feel safe by following all current government guidelines

Reviewed By Francaise64

Great tour, and very well curated by Steve, our tour guide...fascinating history and delicious beer tasting session to complete our outing. Highly recommended.

2. Suffolk Regiment Museum

The Keep, Gibraltar Barracks Newmarket Road, Bury St. Edmunds IP33 3RN England +44 1284 752394 http://www.suffolkregimentmuseum.co.uk/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Suffolk Regiment Museum

The Suffolk Regiment Museum tells the story of the regiment from its foundation in 1685 to amalgamation with the Royal Norfolk Regiment in 1959. The history covers the regular, militia, volunteer and war-time battalions as well as the experience of individual soldiers and is told through medals, uniforms, photographs, weapons, equipment and personal memorabilia. The museum is open every Wednesday from 9:30am to 3:30pm, and the first Sunday of every month from 9:30am - 3:30pm.

Reviewed By Thomasthetucker

I have visited once before, many, many moons ago though. Yesterday I visited Duxford 's Land Warfare Museum again, and was inspired to learn a little more about the Suffolk's. The museum staff are very knowledgeable indeed. They were able to answer my every question. They accessed information which wasn't left out (due to the pandemic), and talked me through several of the exhibits. I read many poignant stories about the men of the Regiment over the centuries, and the hardships they endured. The collection is very impressive, and required more time than I had today to do it justice. I shall return.

3. Abbeygate Cinema

4 Hatter Street, Bury St. Edmunds IP33 1LZ England +44 1284 754477 http://www.abbeygatecinema.co.uk
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 422 reviews

Abbeygate Cinema

Reviewed By macneillfamily - Lavenham, United Kingdom

Great new wide premier screen. I have also been twice since reopening and the safety measures are good. unfortunately the cinema was virtually empty an a Sunday 1540 showing to watch the film Tenet. Please go and support this excellent asset for Bury which is really struggling to survive. Tickets are significantly cheaper than other larger cinema in Bury, and the new wide screen and sound system is superb as are the seats.

4. ICE Cook School

Unit 1-2 Lundy Court Rougham Industrial Estate Rougham Industrial Estate, Bury St. Edmunds IP30 9ND England +44 1359 270102 [email protected] http://www.icecookschool.co.uk
Excellent
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5.0 based on 29 reviews

ICE Cook School

ICE Cook School’s state of the art development kitchen is an open and comfortable space to learn new culinary skills, from the simplest to the most complex of techniques. Full day and half day classes are taught by a highly-skilled and talented group of chefs. ICE also offer exclusive dining experiences including Date Night, Lunch Bar (8-10 taster menu) and Seasons (exclusive culinary theatre four times a year) and private bookings and celebrations, team building days and professional upskilling.

Reviewed By MissXUk

Had an amazing visit to the Christmas Ice Bar where Chef John hosted us for nearly 3 hours (we talked a lot and asked lots of questions!) He took the time to explain each dish, where he had sourced the ingredients and how best to cook/ serve it. The atmosphere was informal but still felt like a real occasion. The food was delicious - lots of flavours in each small plate that left you satisfied but not stuffed. Nothing was too much trouble and all dietary requirements were overcome with inventiveness. Whilst it was our first time, the majority of the diners were repeat guests. No wonder these events are sold out months in advance. We’ll be back. Go - you won’t regret it!!

5. Gourmet Goods

St Johns Street St Johns House, Bury St. Edmunds IP33 1SP England +44 1284 760546 [email protected] http://www.gourmetgoods.co.uk
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5.0 based on 10 reviews

Gourmet Goods

Gourmet Goods brings you inspired gourmet gifts, fine groceries and artisan foods and drinks from near and far; with Suffolk and indeed East Anglia being such a foodie region we’re proud to sell great tasting gourmet goods from a number of local and award winning producers. We taste lots of products (well you have to research) and even personally visit the kitchens and creative hubs of some of our producers! From Continental delicacies to the Best of British, many of our producers and products are The Guild of Fine Food Great Taste Award Winners - the world’s largest and most trusted food and drink awards. We’ll admit we’re suckers for great packaging whether quirky, cool, a current trend or classically luxurious - our carefully selected products are as much a feast for the eyes as the taste buds. What is most important to us is that the products we sell taste great so our customers keep coming back to stock up on favourites and discover new things to try. Our regularly laden tasting table provides the opportunity to sample produce for yourself – A visit to Gourmet Goods is like an Alice in Wonderland adventure – EAT ME! DRINK ME! If you’re looking for gourmet gifts, a gift hamper full of edible delights, a little indulgence for yourself or quality ingredients to rustle up a meal or snack, you’ll find plenty to whet your appetite at Gourmet Goods. Conveniently located in Bury St Edmunds town centre, our shop is situated on St Johns Street, in a characterful old building formerly the Police Station and now known as St Johns House. We’re a store that engages with our customers so your feedback is always important. Tell us what you love - how you cook it, eat it, drink it! And if you can’t see what you’re looking for when you visit us please ask. We can’t stock everything, as much as we’d like to, but we’re always looking at and tasting new goodies so we listen to our customers’ needs.

6. Heritage Beauty & Wellbeing

Nowton Court Village, Bury St. Edmunds IP29 5LU England +44 1284 846800 [email protected] http://www.heritagebeauty.me
Excellent
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5.0 based on 90 reviews

Heritage Beauty & Wellbeing

Simply, Suffolk's most serene and welcoming salon. Nestled within an 18th century manor house and overlooking beautiful parkland, this is the quintessential environment for complete relaxation. Our collection of treatments is carefully selected and expertly delivered. From essential grooming to pure indulgence, all our treatments afford nourishment for both body and soul.

Reviewed By M8086CSchristinew - Norfolk, United Kingdom

Yesterday we spent the day at this Spa and had a wonderful experience. Really good massage and facial at an affordable price. The staff could not have been nicer. Thank you we will return soon I hope.

7. Adnams 'Make Your Own Gin' Experience - Bury St Edmunds

43B Cornhill, Bury St. Edmunds IP33 1DX England +44 1284 705746 [email protected] https://www.adnams.co.uk/experiences/6
Excellent
95%
Good
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5.0 based on 171 reviews

Adnams 'Make Your Own Gin' Experience - Bury St Edmunds

Ever wanted to make your own gin? Then join us for a 'Make your own Gin' experience at our Adnams Bury St Edmunds Store. Our Gin Makers will help you choose and measure your botanicals and at the end you will take home a 70cl bottle containing your own recipe Gin.

Reviewed By 169melo

I booked the gin experience as a surprise birthday treat for my husband - and got to share in the fun!! Excellent way to spend the afternoon. Our thanks to Ryan, gin master, who made the session really good fun whilst being information and educating us on the art of all things gin!! Got to sample lots of different gins, make our own full size bottle, and had a really lovely goody bag to take away at the end. Highly recommend it - and Happy Birthday Ryan for today!!

8. The Playground

Haysborder Road, Bury St. Edmunds IP29 5BE England +44 1284 811068 [email protected] http://www.theplaygrounduk.com
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5.0 based on 19 reviews

The Playground

The Playground is a 1km long outdoor Assault Course with 25 obstacles. Our activities include Pay and Play sessions, Private group sessions, Boot Camp, OCR Training, Stag/Hen do packages, Corporate Events & Sport Specific sessions.

Reviewed By MrsKMartin - Felixstowe, United Kingdom

My mum decided she wanted to do an obstacle course for her birthday (62nd!) so I started looking around locally and discovered The Playground. As we were making it a family affair there would be 10 of us so decided to purchase one of their packages and I can safely say it was worth every penny. The site is as you would expect, a load of obstacles in a field but everything is clearly marked. They have toilets, ‘luxury’ showers aka hose pipes ???? and changing facilities for after the mud pits. The obstacles are simple but well put together, everything felt so safe and secure. We had an age range from 9 to 62 with various fitness abilities but we all helped and supported each other which was a great opportunity to have some fun together as well. Even obstacles that people initially felt they would not be able to do they surprised themselves and confidence grew with each obstacle. I cannot thank our playmaker enough, Angie was fantastic, she was great with the younger kids as they were almost too keen in some instances and very encouraging when some were struggling with the higher obstacles. There was no hard pressure to do anything people were uncomfortable with so everyone found it enjoyable. For anyone looking for something to do either on your own, as a small group or a larger group I would highly recommend The Playground! We took a long time to go round as there was quite a few of us and it was more team building and helping each other rather than who can do it the quickest but for those more competitive there is definitely the option to make it more time based.

9. The Troston Bull

Troston Lodge The Street, Bury St. Edmunds IP31 1EW England +44 1359 269646 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/thetrostonbull/
Excellent
81%
Good
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Satisfactory
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5.0 based on 32 reviews

The Troston Bull

The Troston Bull is an historic public house in the small village of Troston, just outside historic Bury St Edmunds. The old farm building was turned into pub with its own brewery in 1801. Following a prolonged closure (>5yrs) it’s new owners re-opened it July 2017. It serves a great selection of real ales and craft beers. You're guaranteed a warm welcome.

Reviewed By Y5396POandreww - Gravesend, United Kingdom

Our first pub visit since they re-opened post lockdown and was worth the wait! Lovely garden with a big canopy set up. Tables nicely spaced out. Really friendly staff/owners, and food was delicious. Great selection of drinks too. Will definitely come again if we’re ever passing through the area.

10. Escape Rooms Suffolk

Escape Rooms Suffolk, Unit 1, Harlequin Park, Kenny Hill, Bury St Edmunds Near Mildenhall, Bury St. Edmunds IP28 8DS England +44 7885 221767 [email protected] http://www.escape-rooms-suffolk.co.uk/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 154 reviews

Escape Rooms Suffolk

Real life escape rooms. Are you up to the challenge? You and your friends are locked in a room, you will have to work together to solve puzzles and clues before the clock runs out. Currently running Death Row and The Vault. Death Row - It’s 1960 in Texas. You’ve been wrongly convicted for murder and you’re on death row. Legend has it, a previous prisoner escaped and has left you clues. You have 1 hour before your time is up, don’t get caught or let the time run out. The Vault - You and your accomplices are professional thieves and steal to order. MI6 have tasked you to steal five internationally prized artefacts. Rumour has it these have been stolen from around the world by a infamous high ranking Mafia boss Andreas Fault for his private collection. MI6 have got you into the service tunnel adjacent to his study but the rest is up to you. Good luck!

Reviewed By LAMarshall16

First visit to Escape Rooms Suffolk today and we were not disappointed! We escaped the Dolls House which was so cleverly thought out and had such a variety of different things to figure out - we had a great time and will definitely be coming back to try The Vault soon!

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