Activities at Ickworth
Ickworth - a 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.
Ickworth 'Off the beaten track' walk
Get off the beaten track on this two-hour walk, taking in some hidden views of the estate, and discover Ickworth's lesser known areas on the estate.
- Moderate
- 2 hours
- 6.45 miles (10.4km)
Ickworth History walk
With its history traced back to Domesday, Ickworth has quite a story to tell.
- Easy
- 1 hour
- 2.2 miles (3.55km)
Ickworth Monument walk / cycle route
Enjoy this 3 hour walk or cycle around the estate visiting the monument which was erected in 1817 by the people of Derry as a memorial to Frederick Hervey, the 4th Earl of Bristol.
- Moderate
- 3 hours
- 5.8 miles (9.3km)
Neighbours of Ickworth
Horringer and Chevington residents can access Ickworth all year round with our Neighbours of Ickworth permits.
Ickworth walled garden and canal walk
A circular walk discovering the picture perfect spots around the Walled Garden and canal lake.
- Easy
- 40 mins
- 1.8 miles (2.85km)
Seasonal highlights
There’s something special for everyone this Christmas at Ickworth. Come and make some Christmas crafts, go on a unique tour or join us for one of our special family ‘Sparkle’ weekends. Why not create some lasting, magical memories this Christmas?
Ickworth Lady Hervey Walk
A circular walk taking in the ancient woodlands and both the estates lakes.
- Moderate
- 1 hour
- 4.05 miles (6.55km)
Ickworth River Linnet walk & cycle route
Enjoy picture-postcard views and wildlife encounters on this family-friendly circular walking and cycling route around some of Ickworth's parkland.
- Moderate
- 45 mins
- 2.9 miles (4.7km)
Ickworth North Lawn & Italianate Garden stroll
A gentle stroll around the North Lawn and Italianate Garden, including the mysterious Victorian Stumpery
- Easy
- 30 mins
- 0.4 miles (0.6km)
Ickworth Albana walk
The Albana is a short circular walk originally designed as an easy walk for ladies of leisure.
- Easy
- 45 mins
- 1.9 miles (3.05km)
Explore Ickworth this New Year
It is time to embrace the New Year so grab your coat and boots and head to Ickworth.
Run for the Roof
Grab your running shoes, get the family involved and help protect Ickworth for the future.
Porters Lodge Cafè
Grab a tasty bite to eat or a takeaway drink before heading out for a walk with your four legged friend.
Enjoy the Sunshine
Our top tips for keeping cool and enjoying the sunshine at Ickworth.
When the heavens open, we do too!
Put on your wellies and relish the rain at Ickworth under the grey skies.
Christmas memories at Ickworth
Make Ickworth part of your Christmas this year.
Stepping Forward with St Nicholas Hospice
Stepping Forward is a bereavement walking group which uses nature and the great outdoors to help with bereavement