St Edmundsbury Cathedral
Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, England, IP33 1LS
Next service Sunday 19 July · 08:00 — Holy Communion (BCP)
Quick answer
St Edmundsbury Cathedral is a Church of England (Anglican) church at Angel Hill in Bury St Edmunds, England. Sunday services include Holy Communion (BCP) at 08:00 and Cathedral Eucharist at 10:30 — times verified 1 July 2026, but confirm with the parish before travelling. Church Near Me lists the address, contact details and what to expect below.
At a Glance
Verified 1 July 2026
- Denomination
- Church of England (Anglican) (anglican)
- Location
- Bury St Edmunds, England
- Postcode
- IP33 1LS
- Diocese
- Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich
- Main service
- Sunday 08:00 — Holy Communion (BCP)
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Service & Mass Times
Service times verified 1 July 2026 — confirm with the parish before travelling.
Holy Communion (BCP)
Cathedral Eucharist
Choral Evensong
Morning Prayer
Choral Evensong
About St Edmundsbury Cathedral
St Edmundsbury Cathedral, originally the parish church of St James, stands in the heart of historic Bury St Edmunds beside the ruins of the great Benedictine Abbey that once housed the shrine of St Edmund, King and Martyr. It became a cathedral in 1914 when the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich was created. A major millennium project, completed in 2005, added the soaring Gothic-style central lantern tower designed by Stephen Dykes Bower — the only English cathedral tower built in the traditional Gothic manner in the 20th century. The cathedral remains an active centre of Anglican worship with a renowned choir and daily services.
Notable facts about St Edmundsbury Cathedral
- As a cathedral, St Edmundsbury Cathedral is the seat of a bishop and the mother church of its diocese — the principal church of the wider region, and traditionally a centre of choral music, civic services and pilgrimage.
- The Church of England is the established church of England and the mother church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which numbers tens of millions of members across more than 165 countries.
- St Edmundsbury Cathedral belongs to the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich, the regional family of churches through which its tradition organises worship, clergy and community life.
- With 5 regular services listed across 2 days of the week, St Edmundsbury Cathedral offers a fuller rhythm of worship than many local churches.
- St Edmundsbury Cathedral has made a point of being welcoming to all, with accessibility features including wheelchair access.
What to Expect at a Church of England (Anglican) Church
Anglican (Church of England) worship follows the rhythm of the Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship. Sunday services often range from a said early-morning Holy Communion to a main mid-morning Sung Eucharist or Morning Prayer, and many parishes hold Choral Evensong later in the day. Services blend set liturgy, hymns, Scripture readings and a sermon. Everyone is welcome, whether you are exploring faith or returning to church.
Facilities & Accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Cathedral choir
- Lantern tower tours
- Refectory café
- Bookshop
- Abbey gardens
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St Edmundsbury Cathedral?
St Edmundsbury Cathedral is located at Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LS, England. You can open directions to it using the map link on this page.
What denomination is St Edmundsbury Cathedral?
St Edmundsbury Cathedral is a Church of England (Anglican) church, part of the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich. You can read more about the Church of England (Anglican) tradition, its beliefs and how it worships on our denomination guide.
What time are services at St Edmundsbury Cathedral?
St Edmundsbury Cathedral holds regular services on Sunday, Weekdays; see the full list of service times on this page. Times can change for holidays and special occasions, so it is worth checking with the church before visiting.
How do I contact St Edmundsbury Cathedral?
You can contact St Edmundsbury Cathedral by phone, by email or through its website using the details in the contact panel on this page.
Can anyone attend St Edmundsbury Cathedral?
Yes. Like almost all Christian churches in England, St Edmundsbury Cathedral welcomes visitors and newcomers to its public services, whatever your background or experience of church.