St Edmundsbury Cathedral

St Edmundsbury Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Anglican Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, and a focal point for the Christian faith in Suffolk. The church here has been a place of pilgrimage and tourism for centuries and, every day, prayer is offered to God for the Church and for the world.

Music has been offered to God in this corner of Bury St Edmunds for over a thousand years. Choirs of men and boys replaced the monks in the mediaeval Abbey after its closure in the sixteenth century. Today, that tradition continues at St Edmundsbury Cathedral and has been expanded to include several choirs numbering over 100 young people and nearly 50 adults

The Discovery Centre is the Diocesan and Cathedral Centre for children and all those who work with them. Contact the Education Officer for details of the exciting opportunities for visits with children.