What's on at Ickworth
Living History - An Ickworth Summer
Capture a glimpse of the past as a day in the life of a 1930s Servants Quarters unfolds around you.
Sat 22 Jun 2019
12:00-16:00
A walk through the Stumpery
Explore the magical stumpery, its inspiration and place within our Italianate Garden, led by one of the Gardening team.
Wed 26 Jun 2019
14:00-15:00
Collections Care with the Conservation Team; a Hands on Approach
A rare opportunity to experience helping with our Conservation Team.
Thu 27 Jun 2019
+ 1 other date
13:30-15:00
Ickworth's Country Estate Fayre 2019
With live entertainment, shopping, children’s activities and demonstrations of countryside skills, our Country Estate Fayre returns with fun for the whole family. Book the date in with your family and friends and don’t miss out!
Sat 29 Jun 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-16:00
Deconstructing the 1st Marquess - A Walk
Join our knowledgeable volunteer as he takes you on a guided walk exploring the role of the 1st Marquess – how he carried out the Earl- Bishops vision of Ickworth and his influence on the Rotunda, Italianate and Walled Garden.
Wed 03 Jul 2019
+ 1 other date
14:00-15:00
Shakespeare's 'Much ado about nothing' with the HandleBards
This summer, we welcome the return of the HandleBards with their joyful performance of Shakespeare's timeless comedy.
Fri 05 Jul 2019
18:30-21:00
Living History - Newmarket Races
Capture a glimpse of the past as a day in the life of a 1930s Servants Quarters unfolds around you.
Sat 06 Jul 2019
12:00-16:00
Ickworth Church Vault Tour
Support The Ickworth Church Conservation Trust and delve into the history behind Ickworth Church
Sat 06 Jul 2019
+ 2 other dates
16:00-17:00
Plant It, Grow It, Eat It!
Practice your green finger skills with our plant it, grow it, eat it workshops!
Sat 20 Jul 2019
10:30-12:30
+ other times
Bringing Ickworth to life with children’s author A.M Howell
Discover how local children’s author, A.M. Howell came to write The Garden of Lost Secrets, a story set in Ickworth’s walled gardens during the First World War. Writing and research tips for budding young authors included!
Sun 21 Jul 2019
11:00-11:45
A book signing: The Garden of Lost Secrets with A.M Howell
A.M. Howell lives in rural Suffolk and was inspired to write The Garden of Lost Secrets by the discovery of a 100-year-old gardener’s notebook at Ickworth House in Suffolk.
Sun 21 Jul 2019
12:30-13:30
50 Things to do this summer
Join us for a summer of fun and complete your list of 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4!
Wed 24 Jul 2019
+ 39 other dates
09:00-17:00
Children's Crafts- An Italian Summer
Summer is here and everything is in full bloom at Ickworth! Celebrate the season with our range of seasonal themed crafts.
Wed 24 Jul 2019
+ 39 other dates
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 31 Jul 2019
12:00-16:00
Explorer in Training- Bush Craft for Beginners
Calling all aspiring explorers! Join us for a fun packed morning as we cover the basics of bush craft and outdoor survival skills, all within our beautiful parklands.
Wed 07 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-13:30
Look Out! Archery
The ultimate archery experience for all ages.
Thu 08 Aug 2019
+ 3 other dates
10:30-16:00
Bat Walks - 2019
The Ickworth estate is home to many bats, this guided walk is a brilliant opportunity to see and hear some of them.
Fri 09 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
20:00-22:00
Book Displays
Come and join us for a book display in the Pompeian Room.
Sat 10 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
12:00-15:30
Survival in the Woods- Bush Craft for Beginners
Want to learn new skills and get back to nature? Join us for a fun packed morning as we cover the basics of bush craft and outdoor survival skills, all within our beautiful parklands.
Wed 14 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-13:30
Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility' with the Pantaloons
We welcome the Pantaloons back this summer for a joyful performance of Jane Austen's timeless romance.
Fri 16 Aug 2019
18:30-21:00
Gardener's Choice with the Living History cooks
Join our Living History cooks as they bring the kitchen to life baking 1930s dishes.
Wed 21 Aug 2019
12:00-16:00
'Sowing the seeds' walk
Learn about Ickworth's home grown produce and how it is used led by the Gardening team. It will also give you a chance to find out Ickworth's plans for the Walled Garden and how it will develop.
Wed 21 Aug 2019
+ 1 other date
14:00-15:00
Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer night's dream' with the Lord Chamberlain's men
The Lord Chamberlain's men return to Ickworth this summer in celebration of their 15th Anniversary! Get tickets to their joyful performance of Shakespeare's enchanting comedy before it's too late.
Sun 25 Aug 2019
18:30-20:45
'A palette of colour' walk
Join us on a seasonal walk to learn new things about our special place.
Wed 04 Sep 2019
14:00-15:00
Ickworth's Little Rangers
Join us for your chance to be an honorary Ickworth ranger for the day!
Sat 07 Sep 2019
+ 50 other dates
09:00-17:00
'30 Years of the Wood Fair' walk
The Wood Fair turns 30 years old in 2019! Join the Ranger team as they chat through the process of milling and explore the wood store and the different types of trees.
Wed 18 Sep 2019
11:00-12:00
Harvest Festival with the Living History Cooks
Join our Living History cooks as they bring the kitchen to life baking 1930s dishes.
Thu 19 Sep 2019
12:00-16:00
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!
Tue 24 Sep 2019
+ 1 other date
09:30-11:30
Living History - Out in the Woods
Capture a glimpse of the past as a day in the life of a 1930s Servants Quarters unfolds around you.
Sun 29 Sep 2019
12:00-16:00
30th Anniversary - Wood & Craft Fair
Fun for all the family with live entertainment, shopping, children's activities and demonstrations of wood craft skills.
Sat 05 Oct 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-16:00
Living History - Shooting Party
Capture a glimpse of the past as a day in the life of a 1930s Servants Quarters unfolds around you.
Sat 12 Oct 2019
12:00-16:00
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!
Tue 15 Oct 2019
+ 1 other date
09:30-11:30
Autumn colours at Ickworth - walk
Peter Mullane, from the Ranger team, leads you on a walk through the parkland to see the changing colours of the season.
Wed 16 Oct 2019
11:00-13:30
50 Things to do before you're 11 3/4 this October half term
Enjoy Autumn with our range of outdoor 50 Things activities!
Sat 19 Oct 2019
+ 8 other dates
09:00-17:00
Children's Crafts- Autumn at Ickworth
Celebrate the change of the season with our Autumnal themed crafts!
Sat 19 Oct 2019
+ 8 other dates
10:30-16:00
A celebration of Apples with the Living History Cooks
Join our Living History cooks as they bring the kitchen to life baking 1930s dishes.
Wed 23 Oct 2019
12:00-16:00
Christmas pudding workshop with the 1930s cooks
Join our living history cooks in the kitchen to learn all about their work and get a head start on some of your own Christmas preparations by making a Christmas pudding to take home.
Wed 13 Nov 2019
+ 1 other date
10:30-12:30
+ other times
Living History - Winter traditions
Capture a glimpse of the past as a day in the life of a 1930s Servants Quarters unfolds around you. The cold and dark month of November is a time for country pursuits at Ickworth.
Sun 24 Nov 2019
11:00-15:00