What's on

Spring Trail

Discover more about Ickworth and the nature that surrounds you on our new for 2018 Spring Trail.

Sun 22 Apr 2018

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09:30-16:30

Theodora: Collector, Moderniser, Custodian

Discover the woman behind the title.

Sun 22 Apr 2018

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12:00-16:00

Conservation in Action: From Rugs to Robes

A new exhibition exploring the conservation of textiles and how we care for and store our delicate pieces in the collection.

Sun 22 Apr 2018

+ 52 other dates

12:00-16:00

Book Display - Ickworth's great Edwardian rebinding project - vandalism or restoration?

Learn more about the books in our vast collection at Ickworth.

Sun 22 Apr 2018

12:00-16:00

Box Blight: Securing the future

Join us on a seasonal walk to learn new things about our special place.

Wed 25 Apr 2018

14:00-15:00

New dates: 95th Rifles' Battle of Waterloo 2018

Please note our new dates for the Battle - we've made the decision to move the battle to later this month to make sure you can enjoy the estate at its best.

Sat 28 Apr 2018

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10:00-16:00

Ickworth Church Vault Tour

Support The Ickworth Church Conservation Trust and delve into the history behind Ickworth Church

Sat 05 May 2018

+ 4 other dates

11:00-12:00

Great British Dog Walk for Hearing Dogs for Deaf people 2018

Register for Hearing Dogs walk or just come on the day for a great family day out!

Sat 05 May 2018

11:00-14:00

Living History - Jubilee Celebrations

Capture a glimpse of the past as a day in the life of a 1930s basement unfolds around you.

Sun 06 May 2018

12:00-16:00

A walk through pink lace

Join us on a seasonal walk to learn new things about our special place.

Wed 09 May 2018

+ 1 other date

14:00-15:00

Collections Care with the Conservation Team; a Hands on Approach

A rare opportunity to experience helping with our Conservation Team.

Tue 15 May 2018

+ 2 other dates

13:30-15:00

Book Display - First Editions

Learn more about the books in our vast collection at Ickworth.

Sun 20 May 2018

12:00-16:00

An Ickworth Ramble

Don't wait until the summer to be inspired by the outdoors this year.

Wed 23 May 2018

14:00-16:00

Children's Crafts - The Women of Ickworth

To celebrate women getting the Vote 100 years ago we'll be delving into the history of women at Ickworth with our crafts.

Sat 26 May 2018

+ 8 other dates

10:30-16:00

1930s Recipes with the Living History Cooks

Join our Living History cooks as they bring the kitchen to life baking 1930s dishes.

Wed 30 May 2018

12:00-16:00

Bat Walk and Talk 2018

The Ickworth estate is home to many bats, these walks & talks are a brilliant opportunity to see and hear them.

Thu 31 May 2018

+ 3 other dates

20:30-22:00

The books of Ickworth and their owners

Discover more about the Hervey family's love of books.

Wed 13 Jun 2018

10:30-12:30

Cooking in the kitchen: a 1930s experience in Summer

Join our Living History Cooks for a unique chance to try out traditional 1930s recipes in Ickworth's beautiful finishing kitchen. A truly unforgettable cooking experience!

Wed 13 Jun 2018

10:30-12:30

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Theodora: a coronation to remember

Theodora's attendance of two coronations during her time as Marchioness demonstrated the social circles she mixed in and the role she played in society.

Thu 14 Jun 2018

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12:00-16:00

Ickworth's Outdoor Cinema presents 'Moana'

Join us for our festival of films as we celebrate women on screen and their inspirational characters.

Fri 15 Jun 2018

17:00-18:30

Ickworth's Outdoor Cinema presents 'Tangled'

Join us for our festival of films as we celebrate women on screen and their inspirational characters, all in front of the beautiful backdrop of Ickworth's iconic Rotunda!

Sat 16 Jun 2018

17:00-18:30

Ickworth's Outdoor Cinema presents 'La La Land'

Join us for our festival of films as we celebrate women on screen and their inspirational characters, all in front of the beautiful backdrop of Ickworth's iconic Rotunda!

Sat 16 Jun 2018

19:30-21:30

Ickworth's Outdoor Cinema presents 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'

Join us for our festival of films as we celebrate women on screen and their inspirational characters, all in front of the beautiful backdrop of Ickworth's iconic Rotunda!

Sun 17 Jun 2018

17:00-18:30

Ickworth's Outdoor Cinema presents 'Wonder Woman'

Join us for our festival of films as we celebrate women on screen and their inspirational characters, all in front of the beautiful backdrop of Ickworth's iconic Rotunda!

Sun 17 Jun 2018

19:30-22:00

Living History - Village Dance

Capture a glimpse of the past as a day in the life of a 1930s basement unfolds around you.

Sat 23 Jun 2018

12:00-16:00

Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' with the HandleBards

We welcome the HandleBards this summer for a joyful performance of Shakespeare's timeless tragedy.

Sat 07 Jul 2018

18:30-21:00

Living History - Newmarket Races

Capture a glimpse of the past as a day in the life of a 1930s basement unfolds around you.

Sat 14 Jul 2018

12:00-16:00

Grown at Ickworth

Join us on a seasonal walk to learn new things about our special place.

Wed 18 Jul 2018

+ 1 other date

14:00-15:00

Book Display - The ones that got away: original bindings

Learn more about the books in our vast collection at Ickworth.

Sun 22 Jul 2018

12:00-16:00

Children's Crafts - A summer of fun at Ickworth

Celebrate the summer with our weather proof Children's Crafts at Ickworth.

Wed 25 Jul 2018

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10:30-16:00

A Celebration of Summer with the Living History Cooks

Join our Living History cooks as they bring the kitchen to life baking 1930s dishes.

Wed 01 Aug 2018

12:00-16:00

Look Out! Archery in Summer

The ultimate archery experience for all ages.

Tue 07 Aug 2018

+ 8 other dates

10:30-16:00

Book Display - Illustrating the World

Learn more about the books in our vast collection at Ickworth.

Wed 15 Aug 2018

12:00-16:00

Gardener's Choice with the Living History cooks

Join our Living History cooks as they bring the kitchen to life baking 1930s dishes.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

12:00-16:00

Shakespeare's 'As you like it' with the Pantaloons

We welcome the Pantaloons back this summer for a joyful performance of Shakespeare's timeless comedy.

Fri 31 Aug 2018

18:30-21:00

Living History - Walled Garden

Capture a glimpse of the past as a day in the life of a 1930s basement unfolds around you.

Sun 02 Sep 2018

12:00-16:00

Hidden Treasures: Bound to Last

A new exhibition looking at the history of book binding and how Theodora initiated her extensive programme of rebinding the collection.

Thu 06 Sep 2018

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12:00-16:00

Proms in the park with Bury St Edmunds Concert Band 2018

The Bury St Edmunds Concert Band will be returning for a night of stirring anthems, rousing sing-a-longs and uncontrolled flag waving.

Sat 08 Sep 2018

19:00-21:30

Regional Dishes with the Living History cooks

Join our Living History cooks as they bring the kitchen to life baking 1930s dishes.

Wed 12 Sep 2018

12:00-16:00

WWI Talk: Discovering Horringer - cum - Ickworth during World War One

In the autumn of 2013 we began wondering about how the events of The Great War impacted on an aristocratic family living in a grand mansion with a small army of house staff and estate workers.

Sat 15 Sep 2018

12:30-13:30

The History of Printing through the Ages

An exclusive opportunity to meet our knowledgeable volunteer book research team and learn more about our book collection at Ickworth in one of our new specialist talks.

Sat 22 Sep 2018

11:00-13:00

Cooking in the Kitchen: a 1930s experience in Autumn

Join our Living History Cooks for a unique chance to try out traditional 1930s recipes in Ickworth's beautiful finishing kitchen. A truly unforgettable cooking experience!

Wed 26 Sep 2018

10:30-12:30

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