Ickworth house, a monument to an extraordinary family at Ickworth

Ickworth house with its classical Rotunda, East and West Wings forms the centrepiece of the Ickworth estate. It reflects its former owners, the Hervey Family’s tenacious spirit and has been preserved by the custodianship and influence of unconventional men and women over successive generations.

View of the gardens and the back of the Rotunda
A view of Ickworth Rotunda and wings through autumn leaves

Ickworth house designed to impress 

Discover the House, the flamboyant conceit of the 4th Earl of Bristol - a magnificent Italianate palace in the heart of Suffolk.

A National Trust volunteer interacting with visitors

Exploring Ickworth  

Uncover the stories behind Ickworth with our daily tours. Visitors can explore the House, before it opens at midday, through our free volunteer- led daily tours.

Living History re-enactors having tea in the senior servants' sitting room at Ickworth

A servant's life at Ickworth 

Explore our basement and discover life as a servant in the 1930s, working in service for the Hervey family and their guests and tending to their every whim.

Explore the Hervey family and Ickworth's long history

Painting by Jean-Baptiste van Loo of John, 2nd Baron Hervey, holding his purse of office as George II's Lord Privy Seal

Who's who in the Hervey family 

The Hervey family history at Ickworth dates back to the mid 15th century. They each have an extraordinary story, here we take a peek at just a few who helped shaped the Ickworth we know today.

A painting of the Earl Bishop

Ickworth past, present and future 

Delve into Ickworth’s 750 year evolution. An estate encircled in layers of history, landscape, people and classic architecture.