Key facts
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Address
- Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk - Built
- 1837
- Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1142338, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q15979340
Before visiting St Edmund's Church
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About St Edmund's Church
St Edmund’s Church is an active Roman Catholic parish church on Westgate Street in central Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. Part of the Diocese of East Anglia and its local deanery, it holds regular Sunday and weekday Masses. The church is protected as a Grade II* listed building and has links with St Edmund’s Catholic Primary School.
A Jesuit mission began locally in 1762, followed in 1763 by a small chapel dedicated to the Immaculate Conception. As the congregation grew, the chapel was replaced in 1837 by the present Grecian-style building, designed by Charles Day and dedicated to St Edmund the Martyr. Features include a marble entrance surround adapted in 1959 from a fireplace at Rushbrooke Hall. A Blessed Sacrament chapel, first consecrated in 1791, was rededicated in 1971. Three sealed arches on the north side contain memorial stones for Jesuit clergy who served the parish during the early nineteenth century.
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Frequently asked questions
What denomination is St Edmund's Church?⌄
St Edmund's Church in Bury St Edmunds belongs to the Roman Catholic tradition.
How old is the St Edmund's Church building?⌄
The building dates from 1837. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
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