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Shadow's Snowy Return: A Magical Winter's Trail

Follow Shadow and his friends mischievous winter adventures through the grounds of Ickworth Estate and into the Italianate garden.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Sorry, assistance dogs only in the Italianate Garden.

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

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The basics

Accessibility

This trail takes along the drive from Porter's Lodge and then into the Italianate Garden. The path is solid along the drive and then largely wood chip in the Italianate Garden but it firm in most places. The trail route is suitable for mobility scooters, pushchairs and wheelchair users accompanied by a carer.

Meeting point

Follow the signs from the Welcome Point

Suitability for children

Designed with children in mind

What to bring and wear

This is an outdoor trail so wear warm clothing and suitable footwear.

Other

Please note that assistance dogs only are welcome in the Italianate garden.

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