Heritage Open Days
Come along to Ickworth Estate with your friends and family and discover Suffolk's very own slice of Italy. Heritage Open Days are the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the beautiful parkland and soak up the culture.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Join us during Heritage Open Days at Ickworth Estate as we explore the Italian influences and inspirations that have left a lasting mark on this historic place.
Celebrate the architectural, artistic, and cultural heritage that has shaped Ickworth's identity, and learn more about the vision the forward-thinking Earl-Bishop had for his family home.
Enjoy free admission to Ickworth Estate from 7-12 September and explore this magnificent setting.
Step into Ickworth House to see Italian-inspired architecture, rich interiors and a stunning art collection. Or join one of the specialist tours for a more in-depth view of the house.
Take a leisurely stroll through Ickworth's beautifully shaped Italianate garden or Albana Woodland, or enjoy a cycle ride through the wider estate on our multi-use trail from the cycle hire hub (additional charges apply for hiring bikes).
Visit the estate's cafes and shops, view the Design Masterpiece exhibition and experience the Suffolk Craft Society's wonderful exhibition in the West Wing Gallery. There are demonstrations taking place on key dates, check our Suffolk Craft Society event page for more info.
Some activities will require pre-booking or additional charges. Please check our website for more information and event updates.
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The basics
- Accessibility
Please note pushchairs will need to be left outside the House under the Portico. Wheelchair ramp access is available in the West Wing and House. There is a lift available for access to all floors in the West Wing and House. Assistance dogs only in the West Wing, House and Italianate Garden. Audio description guides are available from the Welcome Point.
- Other
Entrance to Ickworth is free during Heritage Open Days (7-12 September) Please pre-book morning house tours, which run from 10.45-11.30am.
Upcoming events
Outdoor Garden Exhibition
As part of our ‘A Design Masterpiece’ programme theme this year we have created an exhibition focused on the evolution of Ickworth’s outdoor spaces.
Suffolk Craft Society Summer Exhibition
Join us as we open up our West Wing Gallery to an innovative new exhibition in partnership with the Suffolk Craft Society.
Ickworth: A Design Masterpiece Tour
Learn about the architectural styles and interior fashions that influenced the creation of Ickworth’s iconic Rotunda.
Ickworth - A Design Masterpiece
Explore Ickworth as a masterpiece of design in our new celebration for 2024. From the iconic Rotunda with its innovative Italianate gardens to the estate's structured parkland, Ickworth is a dream of Rome within the heart of Suffolk.