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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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Prices

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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Summer of Play- An Ickworth Playcation 

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.

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on
22 Jul to 2 Sep 2025
at
09:30 to 16:00
+ 42 other dates or times
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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
22 Jul to 2 Nov 2025
at
11:00 to 15:00
+ 103 other dates or times
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Create your own Botanical Plaque 

Make your own botanical plaque artwork in this specialist workshop with EJaRt Creative

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on
22 Jul to 12 Aug 2025
at
11:45 to 13:15
+ 4 other dates or times
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Summer of Play Craft Workshop: Solar System Mobile 

Make and decorate your own Solar System Mobile.

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on
23 Jul to 25 Jul 2025
at
10:30 to 13:00
+ 1 other date or time