Ickworth

Important notice -

We’ve re-opened the parkland & gardens at Ickworth. You will need to book your visit in advance. Check What’s On for the latest information & to book. You will be turned away if you arrive without a booking.

An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk

More about this place

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Which places are open and what you need to know before you visit 

We’ve opened more than 130 gardens and parks in England, Wales and Northern Ireland through advanced booking. Tickets are released on Friday for the following week. More than 200 coast and countryside car parks are open across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Read this article to find out what's open and what to expect from your visit.

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What's on

Please book ahead before visiting 

The park and gardens are reopening at Ickworth on 3 June and you’ll need to book your tickets by 3pm the day before your visit. Members can book for free, while non-members will need to pay when booking. We'll be releasing tickets every Friday. Please note we’ll be turning people away who arrive and haven't booked. We're looking forward to welcoming you back.

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Upcoming events

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Timed entry to Ickworth (13 July - 19 July)

Wed 15 Jul 2020
09:30-10:00
Book your timed entry to visit Ickworth.
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Neighbours of Ickworth  

Horringer and Chevington residents can access Ickworth all year round with our Neighbours of Ickworth permits.

Dog walking

Ickworth pleasure ground for dogs 

Let your four legged friends lead you on a voyage of exploration around miles of parkland, every day offering new and exciting discoveries.

Going on a bug hunt in the woods

Ickworth family activities from home 

Every day can be an adventure for your family. Enjoy great experiences at home whatever the weather with our craft and activity ideas.

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Things to see and do

Discover Ickworth

The Italianate garden in autumn colours

Ickworth house and its history 

While the house is currently closed, read more about Ickworth's history: delve into the Hervey family's legacy and learn about the Rotunda's Italianate style.

Vegetable patches in the walled garden at Ickworth

Ickworth's evergreen gardens 

As we welcome you back to Ickworth, take time to learn more about the history and inspiration behind our idyllic pleasure grounds when you visit.

Rotunda scaffolding Ickworth

Raising the roof  

Discover how you can become a part of Ickworth's legacy, as we head up to the roof with our conservation project 'Ickworth Uncovered'.

A family walking during the winter time.

Explore Ickworth's miles of parkland 

Whether walking, cycling or running enjoy exploring miles of parkland in every season for an inspiring and captivating day out at Ickworth.

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Eating and shopping

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Feeling peckish? 

Our Outdoor Porters Lodge Cafe has reopened and is serving a range of takeaway hot and cold drinks, sandwiches, bakes and snacks. We’ve introduced new safety measures including the closure of our seating areas, screens at our till and collection points, and waymarked routes. We’ll also only be accepting card payment. We look forward to welcoming you back and know that you’ll support us to make this a safe experience for everyone.

Pheasant sculpture outside the Plant Centre

Stop off at the Plant Shop 

Our plant and garden shop is now open. For the safety of staff and visitors we've introduced social distancing measures and changes to payment, which will be via card only. It is through your purchases that we are able to continue looking after Ickworth for everyone, for ever.

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Our work

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Ickworth's new multi-use trail  

Spring 2020 saw the opening of Ickworth's brand new multi-use trail. A 9.4 km route around the Ickworth estate, designed for walkers, cyclists, scooters, and pushchairs

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Join or give

We need your support

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We need your support 

For 125 years, people like you have helped us protect some of the UK's best-loved places. Everyone needs nature, beauty and green spaces now more than ever. But our income has dropped sharply due to the coronavirus crisis, and our essential conservation work is at risk. Please give what you can to help us look after these places, so people and nature can thrive.

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Experience more with National Trust membership 

As we gradually and safely open more of the places we care for, there’ll be more opportunities to explore gardens and parklands near you. If you’re a member, you can access all these places free, together with most National Trust car parks. It’s so important for everyone to have fresh air, birdsong, big skies and open spaces to enjoy. Your membership will go towards looking after all of this for generations to come.

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History

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A brief history of Ickworth 

Delve into Ickworth’s 750 year evolution. An estate created by the Hervey family and encircled in layers of history, landscape, people and classic architecture.

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at Ickworth on the National Trust Collections website

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