Activities at Ickworth
Ickworth, Family Black Cycle route, near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Enjoy picture-postcard views and wildlife encounters on this family-friendly circular cycle route around some of Ickworth's parkland. Find out some of the historical facts.
- Easy
- 45 mins
- 3.0 miles (4.8km)
Ickworth walled garden and canal walk, near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
The view from the far side of the canal frames the 1st Earl's summerhouse, the church and the Rotunda beautifully. Enjoy this short one hour walk for the perfect photo and perhaps a picnic outside the summerhouse.
- Easy
- 1 hour
- 1.8 miles (2.85km)
A new way of exploring Ickworth
Kevin & Sara run regular Nordic Walking sessions at Ickworth - find out whether this could be the perfect exercise for you!
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.
Neighbours of Ickworth
Horringer residents can access Ickworth all year round with our Neighbours of Ickworth permits.
Ickworth Pink Cycle route, near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Pedal along quiet estate roads and woodland tracks, past fields and fascinating historical features enjoying picture-postcard views and wildlife encounters along the way.
- Moderate
- 1 hour 20 mins
- 7.0 miles (11.25km)
Ickworth South Pleasure Grounds walk, near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Walk around the South Pleasure Grounds in old Ickworth Park.
- Easy
- 2 hours
- 4.0 miles (6.4km)
Ickworth Off the beaten track walk, near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Get off the beaten track on this two-hour walk, taking in some great views of the estate, and find areas that most visitors miss.
- Easy
- 2 hours
- 5.0 miles (8.0km)
Ickworth Northern Estate walk, near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Enjoy a walk which will take you past hidden parts of the Ickworth Estate.
- Easy
- 2 hours 30 mins
- 2.5 miles (4.0km)
Ickworth Monument walk, near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Enjoy this 3 hour walk 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)
Ickworth History walk, Ickworth Park, Horringer, near Bury. St. Edmunds, Suffolk
With its history traced back to Domesday, Ickworth park has quite a story to tell. This walk takes around 1½ hours walking you through Ickworth's long history.
- Easy
- 1 hour 15 mins
- 2.3 miles (3.7km)
Ickworth Garden Tree walk, near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
A walk looking at trees, around the Italianate Garden at Ickworth.
- Easy
- 30 mins
- 0.3 miles (0.45km)
Ickworth Albana walk nr Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk.
The Trim Trail is a walk perhaps for those with more energy to spare.
- Easy
- 1 hour
- 2.5 miles (4.0km)
Ickworth's multi use trail: an update
Read more here for an update on the possibility of a multi-use trail at Ickworth
Explore Ickworth this New Year
It is time to embrace the New Year so grab your coat and boots and head to Ickworth.
Christmas memories at Ickworth
Make Ickworth part of your Christmas this year.
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?