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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.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

We invite you to explore the history of Ickworth’s Italianate Garden - the origins of extraordinary plants, the stories of the people who brought them to Suffolk, and the Italian inspired designs of Ickworth’s Rotunda and Gardens.

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Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome, please ensure they are under close supervision at all times.

Meeting point

The exhibition is located in the Italianate Garden which is open from 10am-4.30pm.

What to bring and wear

Sensible footwear as the ground underfoot can be uneven.

Accessibility

The exhibition is on a mixture of hard standing gravel and woodchip, which most mobility scooters will manage however manual wheelchairs may struggle over the loose gravel in parts.

Other

The Italianate garden is a dog free zone, except for assistance dogs.

Upcoming events

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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
11 Jun to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 144 other dates or times
Event

An Introduction to Ickworth Tour 

Join the team caring for Ickworth's treasures to discover more about the Hervey family and their collection.

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on
12 Jun to 2 Nov 2025
at
10:45 to 11:30
+ 82 other dates or times
Event

A Life Below Stairs Tour 

Hear the stories of the servants who lived and worked at Ickworth as you discover the hustle and bustle that went on below stairs.

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on
13 Jun to 31 Oct 2025
at
10:45 to 11:30
+ 40 other dates or times
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Costumed Interpretation 

A chance to meet our team of costume volunteers. Watch as they bring the world of the 1930’s servants to life and chat to them about the highs and lows of working in ‘the big house’.

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on
15 Jun to 26 Oct 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 4 other dates or times