Ickworth
A Georgian Italianate palace in an idyllic English landscape
Growing the Roots of Ickworth
A celebration of Ickworth and the craftsmanship that makes it special.
Ickworth
Overview
A Georgian Italianate palace in an idyllic English landscape
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.
- Telephone
- 01284735270
- ickworth@nationaltrust.org.uk
Ickworth
How to get here
- Address
- The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE
- By cycle
- Cycle route information
- On foot
- 4½ miles via footpaths from Bury St Edmunds
- By train
- Bury St Edmunds 3 miles
- By road
- from A14 take junction 42 towards Westley; on west side of A143. For all other routes head towards Horringer.
- Parking: 200 yards
- SatNav:
- By bus
- Ickworth is on the road between Bury St Edmunds and Clare/Haverhill. There are regular bus services from Bury St Edmunds town centre including the Number 14 and 15 bus. The bus stop is in the village of Horringer and it's about a 15 minute walk from the bus stop to Ickworth's visitor centre.
Ickworth
Prices
Whole property
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £15.00 | £13.50 |
| Child | £7.50 | £6.75 |
| Family | £37.50 | £33.75 |
| One Adult 2 Children | £22.50 | £20.25 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £12.75 |
|
Group Child
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £6.40 |
House upgrade
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £6.00 | £5.40 |
| Child | £3.00 | £2.70 |
| Family | £15.00 | £13.50 |
| One Adult 2 Children | £9.00 | £8.10 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £5.10 |
|
Group Child
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £2.55 |
Parkland and gardens only
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £9.00 | £8.10 |
| Child | £4.50 | £4.05 |
| Family | £22.50 | £20.25 |
| One Adult 2 Children | £13.50 | £12.15 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £7.65 |
|
Group Child
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £3.80 |
Winter: Whole Estate
| Gift Aid | Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £10.00 | £9.00 |
| Child | £5.00 | £4.50 |
| Family | £25.00 | £22.50 |
| One Adult 2 Children | £15.00 | £13.50 |
|
Group Adult
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £8.50 |
|
Group Child
Minimum group size 15
|
N/A | £4.25 |
What is Gift Aid?
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:
- Gift Aid Admission
- Standard Admission
If the place runs Gift Aid on Entry, we'll offer you a clear choice between the Gift Aid Admission prices and the Standard Admission prices at the admission point. It's entirely up to you which ticket you choose.
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:
| 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 Admissions let us reclaim tax on the whole amount paid - an extra 25 per cent - potentially a very significant boost to our places' funds.
Please note...
Winter pricing covers 1st Jan - 2nd March and 29th October to 31st December
Ickworth
Opening times
Please note...
* Tours only between 11am-12noon and 4pm to 5pm. Free flow from 12 to 4pm, last entry to the House at 3.15pm. + Conservation Wednesday - a chance to see the House and Collections in a different way. May be closed at certain times. **House open by tours only in the weekday. At weekends, Servants Quarters open for free flow exploration. Last entry 2.30pm. * Plant & Garden Shop and Porters Lodge Outdoor Cafe may close earlier in winter and adverse weather. Gardens and Parkland may close at dusk if earlier. Children's Play area may be closed for conservation due to poor ground conditions.
Monday 24 September
- House 11:00 17:00*
- Café 10:30 - 17:00
- Gardens 09:00 17:30*
- Parkland, woods and children's playground 09:00 17.30*
- Plant and garden shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Porter's Lodge Outdoor Café 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:30 - 17:00
- Squash Court Café Closed
Tuesday 25 September
- House 11:00 17:00*
- Café 10:30 - 17:00
- Gardens 09:00 17:30*
- Parkland, woods and children's playground 09:00 17.30*
- Plant and garden shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Porter's Lodge Outdoor Café 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:30 - 17:00
- Squash Court Café Closed
Wednesday 26 September
- House 11:00 17:00+
- Café 10:30 - 17:00
- Gardens 09:00 17:30*
- Parkland, woods and children's playground 09:00 17.30*
- Plant and garden shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Porter's Lodge Outdoor Café 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:30 - 17:00
- Squash Court Café Closed
Thursday 27 September
- House 11:00 17:00*
- Café 10:30 - 17:00
- Gardens 09:00 17:30*
- Parkland, woods and children's playground 09:00 17.30*
- Plant and garden shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Porter's Lodge Outdoor Café 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:30 - 17:00
- Squash Court Café Closed
Friday 28 September
- House 11:00 17:00*
- Café 10:30 - 17:00
- Gardens 09:00 17:30*
- Parkland, woods and children's playground 09:00 17.30*
- Plant and garden shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Porter's Lodge Outdoor Café 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:30 - 17:00
- Squash Court Café Closed
Saturday 29 September
- House 11:00 17:00*
- Café 10:30 - 17:00
- Gardens 09:00 17:30*
- Parkland, woods and children's playground 09:00 17.30*
- Plant and garden shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Porter's Lodge Outdoor Café 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:30 - 17:00
- Squash Court Café 12:00 - 16:00
Sunday 30 September
- House 11:00 17:00*
- Café 10:30 - 17:00
- Gardens 09:00 17:30*
- Parkland, woods and children's playground 09:00 17.30*
- Plant and garden shop 11:00 - 17:00
- Porter's Lodge Outdoor Café 10:00 - 17:00
- Shop 10:30 - 17:00
- Squash Court Café 12:00 - 16:00
Ickworth
Contact us
- Telephone
- 01284735270
- ickworth@nationaltrust.org.uk
- Address
- The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE