Suffolk Record Office - Bury St Edmunds

Who we are

Suffolk Record Office
77 Raingate Street
Bury St Edmunds
IP33 2AR

Telephone: 01284 352352 (Searchroom)
Telephone: 01284 352352 (Public Service Manager)
Textphone: 01284 352357
Email: bury.ro@libher.suffolkcc.gov.uk

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Opening times

Monday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday   9.00am - 5.00pm
Thursday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm
Sunday Closed
Holiday opening hours

To avoid disappointment, please book film and fiche machines in advance.


What we do

The Bury St Edmunds Record Office handles original documents for the western parishes of Suffolk.  If you want more information why not get in touch with us?

Where we are

The office is situated opposite the New Shire Hall and the Police Station. Visitors travelling on the A14 from Cambridge or Ipswich should leave at the Bury St Edmunds East exit.

Free car parking is available behind Shire Hall. The car park barrier is controlled Monday to Friday by a voice link to reception. On Saturdays ask at the Record Office reception for a free pass to give to the car park attendant. Two disabled parking bays are available in the pay and display car park adjacent to the building.

British Rail Bury St Edmunds Station is roughly one mile north of the office. The office is not on a bus route but there is a taxi rank at the railway station.

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