The last bandstand in the Abbey Gardens was near where the model of the old  Abbey is now and was demolished more than 50 years ago.  Many people regret the loss of the bandstand and would like to see a new one erected.

After discussions with the Bury Society, English Heritage, Suffolk County Council Archaeology Department and St Edmundsbury Borough Council Parks Manager, we are confident that future plans for the Abbey Gardens will include support for a Bandstand, provided the decision makers are convinced this is what residents want.

The photographs above show the Cloister Garden as it is now and our suggested Victorian style bandstand, positioned approximately four metres in from the existing asphalt access path.

For further information please go to the  LEAFLET section on this website.  To read what others have said so far, go to the FEEDBACK section.

If after having visiting this website you would like to help then please mail us

or write to us.

Church Walks Charities [Bandstand Support]
26 Church Walks
Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1NJ

Please also copy our leaflet and distribute to others who may be interested; talk to your friends and neighbours; bring the matter up for discussion at any clubs, organisations, or groups to which you may belong; and above all, encourage everyone to write in support of a new Bandstand in the Abbey Gardens Cloister Garden.

Location map. Click on it to view the proposed Bandstand location