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  • Bradleycooper
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    First time in Bury. Decided to Visit the Brewery today to do the tour with my wife. Our tour guide was John - what a lovely guy.

    We walked the working brewery and John explained how everything works. I expected it to be bursting with staff but apparently they do all the work in the evening and brew in the day due to noise and smell. Very interesting tour.

    John then took us to a private seating area where we all sat around a large table( the best bit!) He gave us all samples of the beer produced at the brewery whilst explaining a bit about each one. Some were quite strong…..don’t drive home!

    I would recommend this tour if visiting Bury. It’s value for money and we both enjoyed it. Thanks John!
    Written March 16, 2024
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  • Sunny Dr
    Alexandria, VA893 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I stopped here as a tourist attraction and as expected the gardens are not at their best in the winter and was too cold to sit and reflect. I read about the monks in the cloisters and felt very sad for those individuals that made bows of chastity, poverty and obedience and were repeatedly punished and force to go to mass 8 times a day.
    Written December 18, 2023
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  • Jess A
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    St Edmundsbury Cathedral stands as a testament to the intersection of spirituality, history, and architectural grandeur. From the moment I approached this magnificent structure, I felt a profound sense of reverence and awe.
    Written January 19, 2024
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  • Hazel S
    Bury St. Edmunds, UK3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We regularly have date nights here and sometimes call in for coffee and cake in the day. The bar area is spacious. Thestaff are lovely. We like to book a settee, buy a drink and snacks, and snuggle up together for a home-style film experience with great surround sound. Clientele here tend to be quiet and respectful of space. I'd like more arty films brutally in all we sport this place whenever we can.
    Written February 18, 2024
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  • guildf0rd
    Guildford, UK81 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great dry dog walk! We were in the area and looking for a dry walk in February. There are miles and miles of completely dry footpaths . Gorgeous place
    Written February 5, 2024
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  • Paul1177
    London, UK24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I’ve been to see the David Hughes exhibition at the Moyse Hall museum . The renown illustrator has been wonderfully curated to include a retrospective of Hughes work spanning 40 years, including his Covid sketchbooks, sculptures and interviews with the artist. The exhibition is on until May. The exhibition complements well the rooms of fascinating paintings and artefacts in this gem of a museum
    Written February 17, 2024
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  • Jane McL
    Horsham, UK18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a gorgeous venue! From the welcome, to the choice of locally sourced drinks and the bar area….& then the auditorium is just amazing…. Like being in your own theatre or a dolls house… loved every second.
    Written March 17, 2024
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  • Blue Prints of Britain
    Bury St. Edmunds, UK6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A very peaceful place to visit near Bury St Edmunds. Perfect for spotting wildlife, especially birds and dragonflies. The walk around the lakes is very enjoyable, you can hear various birds at the time. It's a great place to visit to see sunsets. Or, if you want to meditate, you'll definitely find a quiet spot there. It's a proper escape to nature, one of the best places to see the wildlife near Bury St Edmunds!
    Written January 21, 2024
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  • Paul T
    Suffolk, UK25 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely gardens are full of interesting plants and trees. Delightfully laid out full of interest. A good day out.
    Written July 1, 2023
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  • Lynn M
    Cambridge, UK24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had breakfast in the cafe on a farmers market day. Lovely warm welcome despite being busy. Breakfast was delicious and decaf coffee was really good. Will return.
    Written September 3, 2023
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  • cdavisq
    Washington DC, DC81 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great, and free place to explore in Bury. We traveled with young kids and enjoyed exploring the ruins and the gardens, and the playground!
    Written January 4, 2023
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  • Carol B
    Birmingham, UK6,062 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Friday 9th September 2022, we made a stop to visit West Stow Country Park, which surrounds an Anglo-Saxon Village and has 125 acres of unspoiled countryside with woodland trails, heath land and lakes, there is plenty to explore at West Stow Country Park.

    For wildlife enthusiasts there are two bird hides and a bird feeding area as well as a lake and the River Lark with all the wildlife that this attracts.

    When we arrived it was raining heavily, so we abandoned our idea of a nice woodland stroll through the woods and headed for the woodland cafe for refreshments.

    Inside this timber-built cafe we found a nice table for three and indulged. Jackie had a pot of Earl Grey tea and had a scone with jam and cream. My husband had a pot of Assam tea and a hot pasty, and I had a latte coffee and a slice of Victoria sponge cake. We spend a nice hour here.

    Due to heavy rain, we could not visit the Anglo-Saxon village, so we have put it on our bucket list to visit the next time we are in area.
    Written September 26, 2022
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