Discover the world in our new garden exhibition exploring the influence of the Hervey’s global travels on the Italianate garden at Ickworth.
Join the team caring for Ickworth's treasures to discover more about the Hervey family and their collection.
Follow one family's unconventional adventures as Ickworth sets sail with the Herveys in 2025.
Hear first-hand about what it takes to keep our estate and parkland looking the way it does, from veteran trees to biomass boilers. This will give you a sense of what takes place further afield on Ickworth Estate.
A chance to look in more detail at a piece from our collection.
A glimpse of the working life, social side and gossip of the life of the servants at 1930’s Ickworth.
Hear the stories of the servants who lived and worked at Ickworth as you discover the hustle and bustle that went on below stairs.
Learn more about the estate as you explore it on wheels.
Be nosy and have a good look inside one of our five holiday cottages on the Ickworth Estate. Chat to the holiday team, listen to a bit of history of the house and imagine yourself staying in this luxurious cottage tucked away in our woodland.
A 10-minute talk and Q&A on bulbs and seeds from the estate.
The National Trust looks after more than 30,000 items of dress – from attire of extraordinary luxury to practical, everyday working clothes. Learn more about this from Emma Slocombe.
Meet National Trust’s Senior National Curator for Dress and Textiles, Emma Slocombe, co-author of the new book 100 Things to Wear: Fashion from the Collections of the National Trust.
A chance to take home a bit of an Ickworth inspired memory – combining 3 great things at Ickworth: art, books and recycling. A chance to piece together your keepsake of your Heritage Open Days adventures.
This talk presents the story of the family, from the first Hervey who married Jane Dury in 1253, to the 4th Marquess and his wife Theodora, from whom the house passed into the care of the National Trust.
Immerse yourself in Ickworth's servants' quarters as our team of costume volunteers bring the world of the 1930’s life. Chat to them about the highs and lows of working in ‘the big house’ and enjoy whole-family fun.
Interested in volunteering with the National Trust at Ickworth? Meet with staff to discover the benefits of joining the team, the roles currently available and how to apply.
Join our ranger volunteers on a group walk around Ickworth’s stunning landscapes.
Take a step behind closed doors in the Rotunda to see Ickworth through the eyes of our Collections Team.
Join one of our new social walks and meet up with likeminded individuals as you enjoy a short walk around the beautiful grounds at Ickworth Estate.
Join the Anglian Potters as they display the very best craftsmanship of clay and ceramics.
Get up close with some of Ickworth’s finest and oldest books. Chat to our conservation team about how they care for such a special collection as they turn the pages of our historic books.
A tour with our Facilities Manager to explore and understand how Ickworth is facing into Climate Change and the measures taken historically and today to ensure Ickworth adapts to its future.
Join us for a spooky game of indoor crazy golf this October Half Term.
Considering a career as a Ranger? Join our half day Ranger Career Session. This is suitable for students over 14 and career switchers.
Join us in the Servants Quarters as we get ready for the festive season. Step into the 1930s as we stir up nostalgia and Christmas merriment. Sights, sounds, and smells will immerse you in the past.