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.
Times
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
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