Summer of Play at Ickworth Estate
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.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
We’re all about getting creative this year at Ickworth Estate, so head to our ‘Play’ Garden and you’ll be greeted with overflowing opportunities fill the long summer days. Explore a journey of play activities as you head to this area of the estate as you create, explore, move, wonder and make-believe. In the ‘Play’ Garden, lose track of time weaving through wild mazes, playing in mud kitchens, immersing yourself in the sensory garden, storytelling and performing on the Summer House stage. With many different activities, there’s plenty to excite all ages of children, and adults that are young at heart.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Children are welcome
- Meeting point
Self-led activities can be found on the path to the Walled Garden and inside the walls. Visit the Welcome Point on arrival for assistance on where to go on arrival.
- What to bring and wear
Any activities will be outdoors, wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
- Accessibility
Many of Ickworth Estate's footpaths are a mixture of loose and hard gravel, woodchip and grass and may be hard going with manual wheelchairs. The Multi-use trail to the Walled Garden is perfect for wheelchair users and pathways to the picnic areas the accessible.
- Other
All activities are self-led on the journey to and inside the Walled Garden. Families can choose what they want to take part in on arrival.
Upcoming events
Half Term Lawn Games
Traditional fun and games for all ages, including badminton, skittles, quoits, and more.
Trust10 Trail Run at Ickworth Estate
Join us to run a beautiful 10K trail run around the historic parkland at Ickworth Estate.
An Introduction to Ickworth Tour
Join the team caring for Ickworth's treasures to discover more about the Hervey family and their collection.
The Bridge-Builder: Ickworth’s Irish Connection
Based on brand-new research, this exhibition explores the Earl-Bishop’s life in Ireland in the 18th-century. Littered with turmoil and tension, this chapter left the Earl-Bishop with a surprisingly positive legacy in Ireland. Join us to find out why…