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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.

We recommend using PARKOPEDIA to plan your parking in advance of your arrival.

Parking in Bury St Edmunds

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.

Find out more about dining in Bury St Edmunds HERE 

Friends Having Lunch

 

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.

2026 Season Sponsors

If you or your business are interested in becoming a sponsor please get in touch.

our 2026 Season Partners
2026 Patrons, Honorary Patrons, Ambassadors, Angels, Supporters & Friends

Mike & Judy Spenser-Morris, Caroline Marriage
Nicola Upson, Margaret Meyer, Jill Dawson, Ashley Hickson-Lovence
Gina Long MBE
Tonia Dawson
Nicholas Knight, Judith Grandi, Gwen Williams, Julie Eaton, Antony Hurden, Sheila Rush, Zigurds Kronbergs, Jo Keeley

Sue Robinson, Pauline Hawes, Robert Felgate, Catherine Torres, Penny Turner

Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival Team

Artistic Director: Kate Sawyer Chair of Trustees: Julia Wakelam

Organising Committee: Susan Pocklington, Jackie Burnett, Danielle Patrick, Kate Bolton, Nigel Bateson

Social Media & Content: Sophie Smith-Bosanquet Food Programme Curator: Nic Miller

PR Consultant: Fiona Smith - Smith & Baxter Technical Event Management: Alec Jarman

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Bury St Edmunds Literature Festival CIO Charity no 1209140

©2023 by Bury St Edmunds Literary Festival. 

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