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Heritage Open Days: History of Ickworth House and Italianate Gardens

Uncover the stories and design features of Ickworth Estate.

  • Booking advisable
  • Free event

Uncover the stories and design features of Ickworth Estate. This outdoor tour focuses on the Italianate Garden and the architecture of the Rotunda, led by one of our talented group volunteers.

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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Although aimed for adults, children are welcome.

Meeting point

Meet at the Welcome Point, chat to the team and be met by your tour guide

What to bring and wear

This is an outdoor tour, please wear suitable clothing and shoes. This route is around 1 hour long with stops along the route.

Accessibility

This is a walking tour on a gravel path, there are no steps on route. Scooters are available to hire. Only assistance dogs are permitted on this tour. The route is around an hour long with stops along the way. Disabled toilets are available at the car park beforehand or in the West Wing basement afterwards.

Upcoming events

Event

Summer of Play- An Ickworth Playcation 

Endless possibilities to play await you at Ickworth Estate this summer. We're inviting you to transform the Walled Garden and reclaim it as a hub for families and friends to connect with nature and each other.

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on
22 Jul to 2 Sep 2025
at
09:30 to 16:00
+ 42 other dates or times
Event

Ickworth on the World Stage Garden Exhibition 

Discover the world in our new garden exhibition exploring the influence of the Hervey’s global travels on the Italianate garden at Ickworth.

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on
22 Jul to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 16:30
+ 103 other dates or times
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Ickworth on the World Stage 

Follow one family's unconventional adventures as Ickworth sets sail with the Herveys in 2025.

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on
22 Jul to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 103 other dates or times
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Create your own Botanical Plaque 

Make your own botanical plaque artwork in this specialist workshop with EJaRt Creative

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on
22 Jul to 12 Aug 2025
at
11:45 to 13:15
+ 4 other dates or times