Before You Go
Parking: There is a charged car park opposite the Abbey Gate, not managed by English Heritage.
How to Find It: The abbey remains are within the Abbey Gardens and are reached on foot via any of the Abbey Gardens entrances, but most commonly via the Abbey Gate from Angel Hill or the Mustow Street entrance.
Access: There are tarmac paths through the Abbey Gardens passing the ruins but close access to some of them is over grass or via steps. There are some uneven surfaces and some slopes, and in wet weather some areas can become muddy.
Facilities: English Heritage has no facilities at the abbey ruins but they are in the centre of Bury St Edmunds so there are plenty of options nearby. There are toilets, a refreshment kiosk, beautiful floral displays and a children's play area within its Abbey Gardens setting.
School Visits/Large Groups: Please contact West Suffolk Council on 01284 764667.
Dogs: Dogs on leads are welcome.
Drone flying: English Heritage does not permit drone flying from or over sites in our care, except by contractors or partners undertaking flights for a specific purpose, who satisfy stringent CAA criteria, have the correct insurances and permissions, and are operating under controlled conditions. Please see our drone filming guidelines for more details, or email our Filming team.
