Overview

The Guildhall in Bury St Edmunds is famed for boasting the oldest continuously-used building in the UK and also a World War Two Observer Corps Control Centre – the only surviving room of its kind in the world. Extensive renovation in 2018 has resulted in a fascinating building, with both floors and the sensory garden fully accessible, thanks to a huge Lottery grant.

Transport & Parking

Situated in the medieval historic core of the town's grid system, parking is limited, biut there are disabled parking spaces nearby and a long parking bay in the street. A littel further away there is parking in the town's market square (except on Wednesdays and Saturdays which are market days), parking bays on Angel Hill and a littel further away, the arc shopping centre car park. The town is accessible by bus and train, although the train station is a distance away from the venue.

Access

Extraordinary lengths have been gione to to make this ancient building accessible to all. Most of the access is level, and there is a lift to the first floor. Displays are placed at convenient heights and the interactive information is also very accessible. The volunteer staff are extremely helpful. There is seating and a tea room. Worth checking out their website in advance https://burystedmundsguildhall.org.uk/

Toilets

The accessible toilet is spacious and fully equipped. It was extremely clean!

Staff

The volunteer staff went out of their way to be helpful.

Anything else you wish to tell us?

This is a unique building in a town with a fascinating history. The accessibility is wonderful and made for a very pleasant experience all round. Highly recommended for all age groups.