
Festive Murder Mystery
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Abbeygate Cinema in Bury St Edmunds presents a second interactive Murder Mystery Dinner on 12 December 2026. Guests arrive at 6:30pm for drinks before the event begins at 7pm with mixed seating. The plot involves a missing Santa and a new actor who was found dead.
Who will solve the crime? We’re incredibly excited to host our second Murder Mystery Dinner here at Abbeygate Cinema, an interactive event perfect for channelling your inner detective. Tickets are limited and so we advise booking as soon as possible. This is an interactive event and seating will be on mixed tables with your fellow guests. We kindly ask that guests arrive at 6:30pm for arrival drinks in preparation for the event beginning at 7pm. ‘And Then There Were Five’ The cinema has overbooked Santas! After an ‘incident’ last year, the usual Santa, Russell Sprout, has not been re- employed. The Assistant Manager, Chris Moss, held interviews and offered the job to a new actor, Michael Bauble, but, unfortunately, he was found dead last week, so a new replacement has been sought. After several failures the Assistant Manager has decided to do the job himself, but unknown to him, other staff members have also found replacements with the result that tonight we have five Santas! Then one is murdered … Tickets are £65 per head, including a three-course dinner and arrival drink. Menu choose your courses at checkout Starter Roasted Red Pepper + Tomato Soup Smoked Salmon Game Pate Trio Of Melon Main Roast Norfolk Turkey Baked Fillet Of Cod Slow Braised Featherblade Of Beef Salt Baked Celeriac Dessert Traditional Christmas Pudding Rich Chocolate Brownie Winter Berry Trifle Suffolk Cheese
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Festive Murder Mystery takes place on Saturday, 12 December 2026 at 19:00.
Festive Murder Mystery is held at Abbeygate Cinema in Bury St Edmunds (Abbeygate Cinema, 4 Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1LZ).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Abbeygate Cinema can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Festive Murder Mystery can be booked via visit-burystedmunds.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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Abbeygate Cinema in Bury St Edmunds presents a second interactive Murder Mystery Dinner on 12 December 2026. Guests arrive at 6:30pm for drinks before the event begins at 7pm with mixed seating. The plot involves a missing Santa and a new actor who was found dead.
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Who will solve the crime? We’re incredibly excited to host our second Murder Mystery Dinner here at Abbeygate Cinema, an interactive event perfect for channelling your inner detective. Tickets are limited and so we advise booking as soon as possible. This is an interactive event and seating will be on mixed tables with your fellow guests. We kindly ask that guests arrive at 6:30pm for arrival drinks in preparation for the event beginning at 7pm. ‘And Then There Were Five’ The cinema has overbooked Santas! After an ‘incident’ last year, the usual Santa, Russell Sprout, has not been re- employed. The Assistant Manager, Chris Moss, held interviews and offered the job to a new actor, Michael Bauble, but, unfortunately, he was found dead last week, so a new replacement has been sought. After several failures the Assistant Manager has decided to do the job himself, but unknown to him, other staff members have also found replacements with the result that tonight we have five Santas! Then one is murdered … Tickets are £65 per head, including a three-course dinner and arrival drink. Menu choose your courses at checkout Starter Roasted Red Pepper + Tomato Soup Smoked Salmon Game Pate Trio Of Melon Main Roast Norfolk Turkey Baked Fillet Of Cod Slow Braised Featherblade Of Beef Salt Baked Celeriac Dessert Traditional Christmas Pudding Rich Chocolate Brownie Winter Berry Trifle Suffolk Cheese
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Festive Murder Mystery?
Festive Murder Mystery takes place on Saturday, 12 December 2026 at 19:00.
Where is Festive Murder Mystery taking place?
Festive Murder Mystery is held at Abbeygate Cinema in Bury St Edmunds (Abbeygate Cinema, 4 Hatter Street, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1LZ).
Is there anywhere to stay near Festive Murder Mystery?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Abbeygate Cinema can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Festive Murder Mystery?
Tickets for Festive Murder Mystery can be booked via visit-burystedmunds.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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