This time the weather decided to show off its proper English character - cold, rain, and wind. ๐Ÿคฃ But as they say, if you're already wet, you're not afraid of the rain. ๐Ÿคญ

In the photos you can see the gardens and ruins of the Benedictine abbey. โ›ช It was once one of the largest and wealthiest in England ๐Ÿ˜ฎ - standing here from its founding in 1020 until its dissolution in 1539.

I was really impressed by how well-preserved the 14th-century Great Norman Tower is. ๐Ÿ˜ฏ And from the gardens you get a beautiful view of the new cathedral โ›ช - inside, I was completely taken by the stunning wood-carved chairs and the organ. ๐Ÿ‘Œ

Bury St Edmunds is the perfect spot to escape to with family and friends for a lovely stroll... ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ Just toss a jacket in the boot, just in case. ๐ŸŒง๏ธ