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Stranger Folk at Ickworth Estate

Forget plastic fangs and horror films - this Halloween adventure crackles with old magic. British folklore sneaks into the real world, set against the backdrop of Ickworth Estate

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Download the Stranger Folk app to start your folklore magic adventure. The Crone will be your guide, directing you to the cracks where the stranger folk are sneaking in, so you can help close the gaps between their world and ours.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Accessibility

See our website, or ask at visitor welcome for accessibility information.

Meeting point

Start your adventure at the Welcome Point

Suitability for children

Suitable for children 7+

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear.

Other

Signal is patchy at Ickworth Estate - to avoid disappointment download the app from the App Store or Google Play before your visit, or use the free National Trust wifi in our cafés

Upcoming events

The Pikachu Art Adventure at Ickworth Estate 

Think you know art at the National Trust? Think again. Discover a unique art adventure at Ickworth Estate this autumn - with Pikachu as the star.

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3 Oct to 8 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 36 other dates or times

An Introduction to Ickworth Tour 

Join the team caring for Ickworth's treasures to discover more about the Hervey family and their collection.

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4 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:45 to 11:30+ 14 other dates or times

The Collectors of Ickworth Exhibition 

The desire to collect beautiful and fascinating things runs deep through the Hervey family's history. In this new exhibition, you can explore Ickworth’s treasures and the people who collected them.

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4 Oct to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 15:30+ 23 other dates or times

A Life Below Stairs Tour 

Hear the stories of the servants who lived and worked at Ickworth as you discover the hustle and bustle that went on below stairs.

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12 Oct to 30 Oct 2026
at 10:45 to 11:30+ 5 other dates or times