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Our Venues
The Unitarian Meeting House
The Unitarian Meeting House on Churchgate Street in Bury St Edmunds is the home of the Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival.
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We are indebted to them for their support and lending us this beautiful building.
How to find the venue
Address: Unitarian Meeting House, Churchgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1RH
Facilities: The venue is accessible to wheelchair users via the side doors. There is an accessible toilet.
The Unitarian Meeting House in Bury St Edmunds was built in 1711 for its Presbyterian congregation in the English Baroque style. The building has been serving the local community for 300 years and was restored between 1975 and 1991 so that it could continue to do so for future generations. The Grade 1 listed building is now one of Bury St Edmunds’ most elegant venues and is available to hire for events.
Bury St Edmunds Guildhall
This year, for our 2024, we are branching out into our second venue in the town: Bury St Edmunds historic Guildhall.
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We are delighted to be supporting this space that is run as a charity thanks to the kind donation of Bedfords Estate Agents who are sponsoring our event with Janice Hallett and Nicola Upson.
How to find the venue
Address: The Guildhall, Guildhall Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1PR
Facilities: The venue is accessible to wheelchair users. There is an accessible toilet.
The Guildhall is a medieval Grade 1 listed building situated in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. Just 30 minutes from Cambridge and 2 hours from London, the beautiful building and walled gardens are available to hire for weddings, corporate and community events.
Parking
There is limited metered on-street parking on Churchgate Street. The venue is only a short walk away from a number of the town’s main car parks including the arc car park, Parkway Multi Storey and Angel Hill Car Park.
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We recommend using PARKOPEDIA to plan your parking in advance of your arrival.
Eating & Drinking in Bury St Edmunds
Bury St Edmunds is a great place to dine out. Whether you are looking for a quick coffee and a bite to eat in between events, a special meal with friends before you see your favourite author or a quiet nook to discuss the books you've discovered after a day at the festival, you're sure to find something in and around our town centre.
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Find out more about dining in Bury St Edmunds HERE
If you are a cafe, restaurant or bar in Bury St Edmunds and would like to find out more about opportunities to reach our audience, please email us to discuss the possibilities.​
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