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The Bell Hotel

📍
Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1LT, United Kingdom
Meeting RoomsHistoric Hotel✓ Verified Data

Historic coaching inn on Angel Hill offering elegant meeting spaces and accommodation in the heart of Bury St Edmunds.

About This Venue

The Bell Hotel is a distinguished historic coaching inn located on the prestigious Angel Hill in Bury St Edmunds. This charming hotel combines period character with modern amenities, featuring elegant meeting rooms suitable for corporate events, conferences, and private dining. The venue offers flexible spaces that can accommodate up to 80 delegates, with beautiful views of the Abbey Gardens and Cathedral. The hotel's central location provides easy access to Bury St Edmunds' historic attractions and excellent transport links, making it an ideal choice for business meetings and events in Suffolk's historic market town.

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Indicative Budget
£1,800£3,400
Typical day-delegate event for ~40 guests
Capacity (max)
80
Typical attendees
40
Per-head range
£45–£85
Currency
GBP

Indicative budget only — based on a typical day-delegate event (40 guests at £45–£85 per head). Final pricing depends on date, F&B, AV, accommodation and rate negotiation. Submit a brief for a tailored quote.

Capacity

80
Maximum Capacity
60
Theatre Style
80
Reception Style

Meeting Rooms

Room NameArea (m²)TheatreBoardroomU-ShapeClassroomDetails

Private Dining Room

45
40
242030

Meeting Suite

35
30
161420

2 meeting rooms available • Total capacity: up to 40 people

Features & Amenities

Free WiFi
AV equipment available
On-site parking
Historic building
Restaurant
Bar
Accessible rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour reception
Garden views

📐 Space Specifications

450
Total Space (m²)
2.8m
Ceiling Height
Licensed Venue

Professional Historic Hotel space

🍽️ Food & Catering

🍴Restaurant On-site
🍷Bar On-site

Dietary Options

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalal

Full catering service available

🎤 AV Equipment

Projector
Screen
PA System
Microphones
Wi-Fi
Flip Charts
Lectern

🎯 Suitable For

📋Business Meetings
📋Conferences
📋Training
📋Workshops
📋Wedding Receptions
📋Private Dining
📋Corporate Functions

♿ Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible entranceAccessible toilet facilitiesHearing loop available on request

Transport & Parking

🚆 Public Transport

Bury St Edmunds railway station 0.8 miles away with direct services to Cambridge and London Liverpool Street. Regular bus services from Angel Hill. Norwich Airport 45 miles, Stansted Airport 35 miles.

🅿️ Parking

✓ On-site parking available

Limited on-site parking available. Additional public parking at Angel Hill and nearby car parks within walking distance.

Availability

📅 Booking Lead Time

14 days minimum notice

👥 Capacity by Setup

60
theatre
24
boardroom
30
classroom
20
u shape
40
cabaret
80
reception
50
dining
50
banquet

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 80 guests in various configurations including theatre style, boardroom, and banquet seating
What AV equipment is available?
Standard AV equipment including projector, screen, PA system and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout
Is catering available?
Full catering services available with traditional and contemporary menus, plus bar service
Is there parking available?
Limited on-site parking available, additional public parking nearby in Bury St Edmunds town center

Location & Contact

📍 Address

Angel Hill
IP33 1LT, United Kingdom

🏷️ Categories

Meeting RoomsConference VenuePrivate DiningHistoric Venue

Venue Location

Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1LT

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the maximum capacity?

A: Up to 80 guests in various configurations including theatre style, boardroom, and banquet seating

Q: What AV equipment is available?

A: Standard AV equipment including projector, screen, PA system and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout

Q: Is catering available?

A: Full catering services available with traditional and contemporary menus, plus bar service

Q: Is there parking available?

A: Limited on-site parking available, additional public parking nearby in Bury St Edmunds town center

🎯 Things to Do Nearby

🏰Historic Site

🏰
Edmund's Abbey Historic Ruins
0.2 km (0.1 mi)• 3 min walk
🏰
St James Cathedral
0.3 km (0.2 mi)• 4 min walk
🏰
Greene King Brewery Experience
1.2 km (0.7 mi)
🏰
West Stow Anglo Saxon Village
12 km (7.5 mi)
🏰
Ickworth Georgian House & Gardens
8 km (5 mi)

🏛️Museum

🏛️
Manor House Museum
0.5 km (0.3 mi)• 6 min walk
🏛️
Moyse Hall Medieval Museum
0.4 km (0.2 mi)
💡 Local Area: These attractions and shopping areas are located within driving distance of the venue, perfect for delegates attending multi-day events.

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