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Ickworth's Light Nights

Lights at Ickworth
Illuminated Rotunda at dusk | © National Trust Images | Ray Dale

We are doing something a little different this year. Get ready to explore Ickworth this winter as you have never seen it before. After the success of last year’s Christmas programme, we have decided to pour all our efforts into making this year’s winter event bigger and better.

What to expect

While we are not having designated ‘Light Nights’ at Ickworth this November, we will be having a spectacular Christmas offering.

Instead of Light Nights, the team at Ickworth are putting all their effort and creativity into making Christmas go off with a bang. This year, Christmas at Ickworth starts in November with a nostalgic glimpse into the 1930s and life below stairs in the run up to the festive period. December will bring a family-friendly adventure to life throughout the house as you are invited to join lovable characters explore Ickworth after dark.

A girl and a boy looking at a Christmas tree, covered in lights at Ickworth in Suffolk.
Children under the Christmas tree at Ickworth, Suffolk | © National Trust Images/Rob Stothard

Discover more about what is taking place at Ickworth this winter and book your tickets for our upcoming events. There is something magical for the whole family.

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Visit Ickworth Estate

Eating and shopping at Ickworth 

Treat yourself in one of the cafés at Ickworth with a variety of tasty treats, light snacks and hot and cold drinks. Or grab a bargain as a souvenir of your visit in the shop or Plant Centre.

A stylised photograph looking down on table with a cream tea for two, with scones and jam and mugs of tea.

Visiting Ickworth with the family 

There are loads of different family activities designed to help you explore and discover Ickworth Estate. However you choose to spend your day with us, your adventure starts here.

Family Exploring the Rotunda

Explore the parkland at Ickworth 

Explore the parkland at Ickworth, encircled with layers of history, landscape and classic architecture. Enjoy space, freedom and inspiring views as you wander at your leisure.

Two women walking down a path. One is pushing a stroller with two babies in.

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