Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
The only surviving Regency playhouse in Britain
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
Facilities and access
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
Overview
The only surviving Regency playhouse in Britain
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.
Please come and visit us, we love to show people our theatre, but do call us before you come on 01284 769505 to check we are able to accommodate you. Sometimes we may not be open due to changes in circumstances including show preparations or auditions.
We look forward to welcoming you to Bury St Edmunds and its Regency jewel.
- Telephone
- +441284769505
- theatreroyal@nationaltrust.org.uk
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
How to get here
- Address
- Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1QR
- By cycle
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- easily accessible from town centre
- By train
- Bury St Edmunds ¾ mile
- 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)
- By bus
- from surrounding areas
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
Prices
Guided Tours
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | N/A | £7.50 |
| Concessions | N/A | £5.50 |
What is Gift Aid?
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
- Gift Aid Admission or
- Standard admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Please note...
National Trust Members are free. Self Explore is by donation, recommended £2.50. Ticket prices for theatre performances vary, contact Box Office for details on 01284 769505. Refreshments are available – prices on request.
Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds
Opening times
Please note...
27-28 July guided tour at 11. May close occasionally as a working theatre (please telephone before visiting).
Saturday 27 May
- Playhouse Closed
Sunday 28 May
- Playhouse Closed
Monday 29 May
- Playhouse Closed
Tuesday 30 May
- Playhouse Closed
Wednesday 31 May
- Playhouse Closed
Thursday 1 June
- Playhouse Closed
Friday 2 June
- Playhouse Closed