Bury St Edmunds Guildhall, Medieval gildhouse in Bury St Edmunds, England
The Guildhall features a thirteenth-century stone entrance arch, decorated porch, and an East Anglian architectural style roof structure integrating queen and king posts.
Built in 1279, this Grade I listed building stands as Britain's oldest continuously operating civic structure, serving multiple functions throughout its eight centuries.
The building includes a formal paneled Courtroom and Georgian Banqueting Hall, hosting exhibitions, concerts, workshops, and community gatherings throughout the year.
Located on Guildhall Street, the venue opens Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM, with public access during scheduled events announced on their website.
The Guildhall contains Britain's sole remaining World War II Royal Observer Corps Operations Room, where local personnel supported RAF operations.
Location: Bury St Edmunds
GPS coordinates: 52.24350,0.71221
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:58
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