Bury St Edmunds, commonly referred to locally as Bury, is a cathedral town, market town, and civil parish located in the West Suffolk district of Suffolk, England. Originally known as Beodericsworth, the town was constructed on a grid pattern by Abbot Baldwin around 1080. It serves as the cultural and retail center for West Suffolk, with tourism playing a significant role in its economy.
The town is primarily recognized for Bury St Edmunds Abbey and St Edmundsbury Cathedral. It serves as the seat of the Diocese of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich of the Church of England, with the episcopal see located at St Edmundsbury Cathedral. Additionally, the area is known for its brewing and malting industries, as well as a British Sugar processing factory that produces Silver Spoon sugar.
According to the 2021 census, the built-up area of Bury St Edmunds had a population of 41,280. The town maintains a distinct historical identity rooted in its medieval origins and its continued status as a significant religious and commercial hub within the county.