Sponsored content: Explore some of the fabulous independent local business
Many businesses in Bury St Edmunds are independent and as a town we are proud of this along with the fact that we have more independents than most other towns of a similar size.
Not only will you discover an independent business in every street in our historic town centre you will discover that we have independents to meet all your needs – whether it is meeting friends for coffee, enjoying a meal out, searching for a special gift for that special someone, seeing a movie, in need of pampering or require professional advice or services, you will not be disappointed.
Independent businesses have been a key and vital part of Bury St Edmunds for such a long time with strong ties to the town centre for centuries.
Independent businesses provide unique, creative, and vibrant choices but over the years they are finding it increasingly more challenging.
So, help save your High Street and Love Independents, Spend Independents, Support Independents.
1. TENNENS PROPERTIES
Your local independent estate agent since 2013. With many years’ experience in Bury St Edmunds, we’ve helped thousands of people find their dream home. Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, rent or let our focus is on providing excellent customer service and ensuring that you’re always informed and advised to the best of our ability.
www.tennenspropertiesltd.co.uk
2. MARSHALL BUCK
Much of Marshall Bucks work is through recommendation and word of mouth and reflects the strong work ethic of our local, experienced and knowledgeable team that includes Toby Wood, Richard Carrington, James Hines, Karen Peachment and Amanda Rivera. We tailor out marketing to suit the needs of each client with our objective being to achieve the best possible selling price.
3. LACY SCOTT & KNIGHT
Lacy Scott & Knight is a firm of Chartered Surveyors with a history of over 150 years’ experience in Suffolk.
We offer agency and professional services for all types of property in the region as well as being renowned Auctioneers with the knowledge and experience required to meet the high expectations of clients.
4. SHERIDANS
Sheridans - Where expertise meets exceptional service. Our purpose is simple: offer sound advice to ensure customers achieve the best price for their property, whatever the market conditions. Since 2002 we have been successfully marketing high quality town and country properties. Our experienced team provides a personal service from instruction to completion of the sale of your home.
5. ISAAC ESTATES
Isaac Estates, your new local independent agent covering Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding area. We offer a wide range of property services helping you to rent, buy, let or sell your home. With a combined 24 years of experience helping homeowners, landlords, and tenants, we’re confident we know the local property market best.
Our small but ambitious team are committed to providing a high-quality service. Our aim is to achieve the highest possible levels to meet or exceed your expectations.
6. VERVE BAR & RESTAURANT
Verve is a town-centre Pizza Restaurant and Cocktail Bar, opened in 2021 by 3 Local Lads. Boasting the only authentic Wood-Fired Pizza Oven in town, the pizzas are a must-try! Our Restaurant is both Family & Dog Friendly; with a comfortable, spacious, and relaxing environment to sip a beautiful cocktail, experience our 5*-rated pizza’s, or indulge in a Bottomless Brunch!
Open Wednesday – Saturday
7. CLEAR TO SEA
Clear to Sea - a zero waste, refill shop, offering an extensive range of loose dried food. Customers are encouraged to bring their own containers to avoid single use plastic! A full selection of household cleaning liquids are available as refills too, as well as numerous cleaning tools and personal hygiene products that do not contain plastic. This is a great shop to reduce your packaging and food waste to lead a more sustainable lifestyle.
Promoting Plastic Free July!
Facebook: cleartoseaburystedmunds
8. BURY FREE PRESS
Your local weekly newspaper and 24/7 website www.suffolknews.co.uk, keeping you up to date with local news and interest stories, sport, business, what’s on and much more... each and every day of the year.
We are proud to live and work in our communities and hold ourselves to the highest standards of journalism, if you have a story you would like to share, contact us today.
9. CATHEDRAL SHOP
Situated on Angel Hill, the Cathedral Shop has gifts, souvenirs, toys, jewellery, and greetings cards. We offer a selection of books on local interest and religion for all ages. Recordings of the Cathedral Choir on CD, together with other classical works, as well as church candles and seasonal gifts are on sale too.
10. LAKE AVENUE STORES
We are an independent convenience store and Post Office branch with special offers on groceries, off licence, American candy and much more. Our fresh breads, selected eggs and meats are from local independent suppliers. Find us just north of the town centre with ample free parking, open daily until late.
11. BUTTERWORTH & SON
Coffee Roasters and Tea Smiths to both Trade and Retail customers.
We focus on coffees from smallholdings and indigenous communities where the coffee grown helps preserve the environment and the traditional ways of life.
Order on our website for click and collect orders.
https://linktr.ee/butterworthandson
12. THE ICE RESTAURANT
The ICE restaurant is Bury St Edmunds hidden culinary secret, once visited never forgotten! Tucked away in an unlikely industrial location just off J45 of the A14 with plenty of free onsite parking and an Instagrammable decor complete with music themed wall mural, 1960s converted airstream it is well worth a visit if you haven’t been before. Open Thursday through to Sunday, ICE’s quirky interior, innovative food and drink offering, friendly team, awesome soundtrack and relaxed, friendly vibe make it a massive hit with visitors from near and far.
13. PRIORY HOTEL
The Priory Hotel is a family friendly, charming historic hotel nestled on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds town with plenty of free parking. It is known for it’s spacious and bright dining room which overlook the picturesque gardens. Sunday lunch carvery is an experience to savour, served 12pm - 6pm every Sunday. Prices from £13.50
Mention this advert and get a FREE starter or dessert with every booking.
Gift vouchers available.
14. RAVENWOOD HALL
A stunning hotel, restaurant and events venue with glorious grounds, ample parking and outdoor pool, located just outside Bury St Edmunds.
Open Monday - Saturday for lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, Sunday for lunch and afternoon tea.
Visit our website for example menus, to book your table or to purchase vouchers.
