The Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn
Join us at National Trust Ickworth for The Abbey of St Edmund Reborn: Bringing to life one of England’s most significant historic sites.
- Booking essential
- Free event
A £9.8m bid has been submitted to the National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Abbey of St Edmund Reborn Project—a bold partnership between St Edmundsbury Cathedral, West Suffolk Council and English Heritage to transform the historic Abbey site in Bury St Edmunds.
This once-in-a-generation scheme will reunite the 60-acre site, conserve its fragile ruins, and create new visitor facilities, including an accessible route and immersive experiences. With strong environmental ambitions and a wide programme of community activities, the project aims to secure the Abbey’s future as a vibrant heritage destination.
Join us to hear how this ambitious vision will bring new life to one of England’s most significant historic sites with information on the project proposals from James Mellish, Project Manager.
For more on the project, visit abbeyofstedmund.com
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The basics
- Booking details
Call 01284 748720
- Meeting point
Walk from the car park and head up the drive to the West Wing Gallery on the second floor
- What to bring and wear
This is an indoor event
- Accessibility
There is step free access and a lift to the gallery
- Other
This is a free event run by St Edmundsbury Cathedral and hosted by the National Trust at Ickworth Estate
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