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Bures Saint Mary

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Bures Saint Mary

Bures Saint Mary is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Earls Colne, 52km from The Backs, Cambridge.

Bures Saint Mary is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,433, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Bures Saint Mary sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bures Saint Mary to your route.

About Bures Saint Mary

Bures St Mary is a civil parish in the Babergh district of the English county of Suffolk. In 2005 it had a population of 940, reducing to 918 at the 2011 Census. The parish covers the eastern part of the village of Bures, the western part being in the Bures Hamlet parish in Essex divided by the River Stour.

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Where is Bures Saint Mary located?

Bures Saint Mary is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 51.9724 latitude, 0.7749 longitude.

What is the population of Bures Saint Mary?

Bures Saint Mary has a population of approximately 1,433 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,433
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.9724, 0.7749

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Bures Saint Mary

7 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Lavenham

Exquisitely preserved medieval wool town with over 300 listed buildings, including crooked timber-framed houses and a magnificent church.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Flatford Mill

The mill and surrounding Dedham Vale that inspired John Constable's most famous paintings including The Hay Wain, largely unchanged since the 1820s.

17 km · about 20 min drive

cafe

Johnsons Cafe

A well-known biker cafe on the A127 in Essex, serving as a gathering point for London and Essex riders for generations.

47 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

King's College Chapel, Cambridge

Pinnacle of late Gothic architecture with the world's largest fan vault ceiling and Rubens' masterpiece altarpiece, an icon of Cambridge University.

52 km · about 60 min drive

scenic viewpoint

The Backs, Cambridge

The famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.

52 km · about 60 min drive

racetrack

Snetterton Circuit

A fast and flowing former RAF airfield circuit in Norfolk, popular for British Superbike and BTCC events.

56 km · about 65 min drive

cathedral

Ely Cathedral

Stunning Romanesque and Gothic cathedral dominating the Cambridgeshire fenland, renowned for its unique octagonal lantern tower.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Bures Saint Mary

  • 52 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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