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Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
The only surviving Regency playhouse in Britain
Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1QR
Assistance dogs only
Assistance Dogs are welcome in selected Dress Circle Boxes.
Kiosk
Our team will be available Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm but will be closed for lunch between 1.30pm and 2pm. You can call us on 01284 769505. Please leave a message if we aren’t able to answer immediately, we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Available for functions
Our theatre offers unique spaces in our magical auditorium, contemporary Greene Room Bar and contemporary Sir Peter Hall Room for corporate hire and special events.
Licensed for civil weddings
Licensed for marriages and civil partnerships.
Café
Bar service available for pre-show and interval drinks.
Restaurant
Pre-show dining available.
Car park
Open 60 mins before a performance, Greene King’s staff car park is available for evening and weekend performances only. It is not available for weekday matinees. Please be aware that entrance to the car park will not be permitted before 60 mins prior to a performance.
Toilet
Wheelchair-adapted toilet on ground floor. Family toilet. Guide dogs admitted to Dress Circle boxes. Nearest parking is Swan Lane, 546 yards away.
Accessible toilet
Accessible toilet available
Level access/terrain
There is step-free access from the street to the Box Office, Greene Room Bar, and toilets including an accessible toilet.
Induction loop
Available with your hearing aid turned to the T position.
Seating available
Spaces for wheelchair users are available in Dress Circle Boxes F, H, K, and M subject to availability.
By road
on Westgate Street on south side of A134 from Sudbury (one-way system)
Parking: limited free parking on Westgate Street, or at Swan Lane car park, 546 yards (free after 6)
On foot
easily accessible from town centre
By train
Bury St Edmunds ¾ mile
By bus
from surrounding areas
By bicycle
Highlights
Theatre
Last surviving Regency playhouse in Britain. This restored Grade I-listed theatre offers you an authentic 19th-century theatre-going experience.
Things to see and do
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Visiting the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
Visit the vibrant 200-year-old theatre with a year-round programme of entertainment to suit all tastes.
Places to stay
Horringer Park Gates
Stay in this characterful Georgian cottage, once the home of the Ickworth estate gatekeeper.
Ickworth Keeper's Cottage
Escape city life in this Victorian cottage set on the Ickworth estate and surrounded by farmland.
Carpenters Cottage
A Victorian farm cottage set on the Ickworth estate and finished with an elegant décor.
Ickworth Gardens House
An idyllic stay on the Ickworth estate with a lakeside garden and homely interior.
The Round House
Cosy up in this folky rotunda deep in the woodlands of the Ickworth Estate.
Upcoming events
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About Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
Theatre Royal is one of Britain's most significant theatre buildings and the only surviving Regency playhouse in the country.
This restored Grade I listed theatre offers you an authentic 19th Century theatre-going experience, combined with a contemporary bar for the 21st Century theatre-goer.
The theatre presents a vibrant, year-round programme of drama, music, dance and light entertainment, featuring many of this country's leading companies and performers. It also offers a wide-ranging educational and community-based programme of actvities, tours and heritage teas.
National Trust Members are able to book guided tours of Theatre Royal at a discounted price via the Theatre Royal website. Please note that the venue is a working theatre at all other times and box office hours can be found in visitor information. Why not check out their website and book to see a show!
We look forward to welcoming you to Bury St Edmunds and its Regency jewel.
History
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History of the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
The Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds has existed since 1819. It has a rich heritage and continues to provide many with a unique cultural experience.
Support us
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Volunteering at Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
Discover how you can get involved in looking after the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds and giving visitors a memorable experience.