A Georgian Italianate palace in an idyllic English landscape
A celebration of Ickworth and the craftsmanship that makes it special.
A grand place for a truly entertaining day out.
Ickworth's impressive Rotunda - a magnificent showcase commmissioned by the 4th Earl of Bristol to house his priceless treasures collected on tours around Europe in the 18th-century - is an architectural marvel. For 200 years, the eccentric, and sometimes infamous, Hervey family added to the treasures inside and out, also creating the earliest Italianate garden in England. The exquisite craftmanship of the finest Huguenot silversmiths is breathtaking, and you can follow the family's history through outstanding portraits by Gainsborough, Hogarth and Reynolds.
After walking in the tranquil parkland, experience 1930s domestic service in the restored servants' basement, sharing the real stories and memories of former staff who kept this country estate running.
Don't miss
■ Discover the extraordinary life of the 4th Earl of Bristol, the Ickworth visionary who built Ickworth House, a man loved and loathed in equal measure, the vagabond star in his own words.
■ Enjoy days out from a great line-up of events throughout the year for all your family and friends.
■ Step back in time, open the drawers, and bang out a tune on the piano in our restored basement.
■ Enjoy special Living History days, Conservation in Action days and Cooks in the Kitchen days throughout the year in the Rotunda House.
■ Discover the enchanting stumpery in the Italianate garden.
■ Wander at leisure across acres of parkland pleasure grounds and chart the changing seasonal landscape.
■ Picnic anywhere you like, but our walled garden and seasonal meadow are especially magical.
■ Have fun with our children's packs providing hours of entertainment every day of the year.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £14.00 | £12.60 |
| Child | £7.00 | £6.30 |
| Family | £35.00 | £31.50 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £7.00 | £6.30 |
| Child | £3.50 | £3.15 |
| Family | £17.50 | £15.75 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £7.00 | £6.30 |
| Child | £3.50 | £3.15 |
| Family | £17.50 | £15.75 |
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £4.50 | £4.00 |
| Family | £9.00 | £8.00 |
Most of our places run the Gift Aid on Entry scheme at their admission points. Under this scheme, if you're not a member you have the choice of two entry tickets:
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you the Gift Aid Admission prices. But it's entirely up to you which ticket you choose. If you want the Standard Admission instead, just let us know when you come to pay.
Gift Aid Admission includes a 10 per cent or more voluntary donation. Gift Aid Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid* — an extra 25 per cent — potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
An extra £1 paid under the scheme can be worth over £3 to the National Trust as shown below: Payment of the additional percentage donation is entirely voluntary, so if you prefer to pay the standard admission please advise our reception staff at the till point.
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Amount paid by visitor | £11.00 | £10.00 |
| Tax refund from Government* | £2.75 | £0.00 |
| Total received by the National Trust | £13.75 | £10.00 |
*Gift Aid donations must be supported by a valid Gift Aid declaration and a Gift Aid declaration can only cover donations made by an individual for him/herself or for him/herself and members of his/her family.
Winter pricing for the Parkland and Gardens covers 1 January - 26 February
*Tours only between 11am to 12noon and 4pm to 5pm. Free flow from 12 to 4pm last entry to the House at 3.15pm. * Last entrance to the Italianate Garden is half an hour before close. Plant and garden shop and Porter's Lodge outdoor café may close in adverse weather.
