What's on

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.

Fri 22 Jun 2018

+ 131 other dates

12:00-16:00

Phyllis & Marjorie Children's Trail

Learn more about the children who lived here - Theodora's daughters Phyllis and Marjorie. Follow their stories around the House, and discover more about their lives at Ickworth.

Fri 22 Jun 2018

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12:00-16:00

Theodora: Collector, Moderniser, Custodian

Discover the woman behind the title.

Fri 22 Jun 2018

+ 131 other dates

12:00-16:00

A Coronation Conserved

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.

Fri 22 Jun 2018

+ 131 other dates

12:00-16:00

Celebrating Insect Week

Join us in celebrating Insect Week with our creepy crawly activities!

Sat 23 Jun 2018

10:30-16:00

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

Conservation Wednesdays

Ickworth is now open every day of the week except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, including Wednesdays. Join us as we test fully opening the House this year for the first time.

Wed 27 Jun 2018

+ 3 other dates

11:00-17:00

Country Estate Fayre

Fun for all the family with live entertainment, shopping, children's games & activities and demonstrations of countryside skills.

Sat 30 Jun 2018

+ 1 other date

10:00-16:00

The return of the 95th Rifles'

Huzzah, the battle returns to Ickworth. Join us as the 95th Rifles and many other regiments take over the grounds with authentic living, training and grand battles galore. Lots of fun for all the family, including Children's drill workshops...

Sat 07 Jul 2018

+ 1 other date

09:00-17:00

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

Ickworth Church Vault Tour

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

Sun 08 Jul 2018

+ 2 other dates

16:00-17:00

Collections Care with the Conservation Team; a Hands on Approach

A rare opportunity to experience helping with our Conservation Team.

Tue 10 Jul 2018

+ 1 other date

13:30-15:00

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

+ 41 other dates

10:30-16:00

Conservation Wednesdays

Ickworth is now open every day of the week except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, including Wednesdays. Join us as we test fully opening the House this year for the first time.

Wed 25 Jul 2018

+ 5 other dates

11:00-17:00

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

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 08 Aug 2018

+ 2 other dates

10:00-13:00

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

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.

Wed 22 Aug 2018

+ 1 other date

20:30-22:00

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

Conservation Wednesdays

Ickworth is now open every day of the week except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, including Wednesdays. Join us as we test fully opening the House this year for the first time.

Wed 05 Sep 2018

+ 3 other dates

11:00-17:00

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

+ 55 other dates

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.

Thu 13 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

Specialist Glass Fair

A new specialist glass fair comes to Ickworth with 300 Years of Glass in One Day.

Sun 23 Sep 2018

10:30-17:00

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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Living History - Out in the Woods

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

Sun 30 Sep 2018

12:00-16:00

Conservation Wednesdays

Ickworth is now open every day of the week except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, including Wednesdays. Join us as we test fully opening the House this year for the first time.

Wed 03 Oct 2018

+ 3 other dates

11:00-17:00