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A jewel in the crown of Suffolk
Where to find us
Address: Theatre Royal, Westgate Street, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1QR.
Drive up Maynewater Lane and the theatre is situated on the left, opposite the Greene King Brewery & Café.
On foot, you’ll enter through the front entrance of the theatre on Westgate Street.
From the town centre, we’re a 15-mintue walk from the Arc Shopping Centre and just 5-minutes from the Abbey Gardens.
By car
Bury St Edmunds is located just off the A14 east of Cambridge and west of Ipswich. From the Midlands or the East Coast, follow the A14.
From London, take the M25 and M11/A11 then A14 heading east (sign-posted Newmarket/Ipswich/Felixstowe).
Approaching from the west, take the third exit for Bury St Edmunds and turn right at the large roundabout towards the town centre.
Approaching from the east, take the first exit for Bury St Edmunds and turn left at the traffic lights towards the town centre.
Go straight over the mini-roundabout and then right at the next roundabout into Southgate Street.
Follow the road for 500 yards and you will join the one-way system (Maynewater Lane). Go up the hill and turn to the left into Westgate Street.
The theatre is on your left, opposite the Greene King Brewery & Café.
Parking
There is no on-site parking at Theatre Royal.
If you are attending a performance, the Greene King Staff Car Park is made available to our visitors for evening and weekend performances only.
The Greene King Staff Car Park is accessed off Cullum Road (A1302) and opens 1 hour before your performance at a charge per vehicle. Access to the theatre is via steps (3-minute walk). See directions on Google Maps.
You can book a Parking Space here.
If you are visiting on a weekday in the daytime, we recommend using Ram Meadow Car Park, IP33 1XT on Cotton Lane (12-minute walk).
There is a single unpoliced disabled parking advisory bay near the theatre outside No.5 Westgate Street but this is not legally enforceable or protected against misuse. Other nearby accessible parking bays are owned by local businesses and intended for their customers only.
Wheelchair users and customers who find travelling distances challenging may use our drop-off point for step-free access at the front of the theatre on Westgate Street.
By train
Bury St Edmunds Train Station is a 20-25-minute walk from the theatre, with connections to Cambridge, Ipswich and the London-Norwich line.
You can check train times and service updates on the National Rail website.
By bus
The Bus Station is located on St Andrews Street North, a 15-minute walk from the theatre.
In addition to local services, it is serviced by National Express coach connections from all over the country.
Plan your route with Suffolkonboard.
By taxi
Taxis should be encouraged to drop-off at the front of the theatre, on Westgate Street, with step-free access to the building. Local providers include:
A1 Cars: 01284 766777
Premier Cars: 01284 704004
United Cars: 01284 762288
BSE Rickshaw
This free service is for people in Bury St Edmunds who find it difficult to get out and about, especially those in social isolation or with mobility difficulties.
The Rickshaw service will pick up and drop off from your home, taking you to and from the theatre. It is only available during daylight hours, making it ideal for lunchtime concerts, matinee performances and daytime workshops.
Individuals requiring additional support may travel with a volunteer Chatty Chum, courtesy of Rickshaw. Chatty Chums are companions for your Rickshaw journey and visit to the theatre, attending at no additional cost to you.
If you or someone you know would benefit from this service, to ask about availability, and to book the Rickshaw alongside your theatre tickets, please contact Rickshaw on 01284 339449.
