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Rainy Days and Sunny Days are Discovery Days
If you're enjoying the courtyard garden, having bought something from the Tea Room, why not indulge your senses further and keep the whole family occupied.
Lavenham to Long Melford railway walk, near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Walk amid wildflowers, birds and animals along the disused Great Eastern railway line between two medieval ‘wool’ villages, starting at the Guildhall and finishing at Melford Hall, Long Melford.
- Easy
- 2 hours
- 4.5 miles (7.2km)
Crooked houses walk, Lavenham, Suffolk
Children over six will love to spot the hidden characters and find the patterns on this easy one-mile walk around Lavenham. Download a compass app for your smart phone before you start.
- Easy
- 30 mins
- 1.0 mile (1.6km)
Lavenham woodland walk, near Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk
Spot butterflies in Dyehouse Field, also known as the Woodland Project, and lots of bird species along the disused railway line as you follow this circular walk starting at the Guildhall.
- Easy
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 2.75 miles (4.4km)
Discover Lavenham's Hidden Secrets
Ready for a new discovery? Lavenham has had a turbulent five hundred years of history; this quintessential Suffolk gem has seen it all, from extreme hardship and poverty to fabulous wealth and even Hollywood glamour.
Things to see and do
You’ll make your visit to Lavenham even more memorable when you discover the characters and history of the place. Get the full rundown of all that you might enjoy while you’re here.
Explore the historic village of Lavenham
Explore the picturesque streets of Lavenham, lined with fine examples of Medieval and Tudor timber-framed buildings from Lavenham's heyday.
Porters Lodge Cafè
Grab a tasty bite to eat or a takeaway drink before heading out for a walk with your four legged friend.
Ickworth 'off the beaten track' walk
Get off the beaten track on this two-hour walk, taking in some hidden views of the estate, and discover Ickworth's lesser known areas on the estate.
- Moderate
- 2 hours
- 6.45 miles (10.4km)
12 days of Christmas at Ickworth
Ickworth House is opening its doors once again in time for Christmas. Experience the entrance hall and state rooms dressed for Christmas to get you in the festive mood.
Explore Ickworth this winter
It's time to embrace a new year, so grab your coat and boots, head to Ickworth and get exploring this winter.
Ickworth Lady Hervey Walk
A circular walk taking in the ancient woodlands and both the estates lakes.
- Moderate
- 1 hour
- 4.05 miles (6.55km)
Ickworth family activities this Summer
Every day can be an adventure for your family at Ickworth Estate. From our new cycle hire to our Come Out and Play Summer holiday activities, there's plenty to discover on a fun day out.
Stepping Forward with St Nicholas Hospice
Stepping Forward is a bereavement walking group which uses nature and the great outdoors to help with bereavement
Neighbours of Ickworth
Horringer and Chevington residents can access Ickworth all year round with our Neighbours of Ickworth permits.
Ickworth walled garden and canal walk
A circular walk discovering the picture perfect spots around the Walled Garden and canal lake.
- Easy
- 40 mins
- 1.8 miles (2.85km)
Ickworth River Linnet Multi-use Trail
Enjoy picture-postcard views and wildlife encounters on this family-friendly circular walking and cycling route around some of Ickworth's parkland.
- Moderate
- 45 mins
- 2.9 miles (4.7km)
Ickworth History walk
With its history traced back to Domesday, Ickworth has quite a story to tell.
- Easy
- 1 hour
- 2.2 miles (3.55km)