Stumpery Stories
Enchanting storytelling sessions to celebrate World Book Day!
- Booking advisable
- Admission applies
This March, help us celebrate World Book Day by joining one of our storytelling sessions in the atmospheric Stumpery.
These fun-filled sessions will take you on a gentle wander through the Italianate Garden to the Stumpery. Delivered by our Welcome Team and are suitable for children aged 3 to 6 years old.
This is a great opportunity to get youngsters engaged in the joy of reading and storytelling. Try something a little different this spring and see Ickworth's gardens in a new light.
Storytelling sessions are taking place on the 7 and 8 March from 10.45am - 11.15am, Please allow yourself enough time to get to the Italianate Garden from the car park, so the storyteller can start on time. They are free to join, booking advisable! Please note that normal admission applies for entrance to Ickworth Estate.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
This event is suitable for children aged 3 to 6 years old.
- Meeting point
Meet at the entrance to the Italianate Garden to the left of the Deer Park gate.
- What to bring and wear
This is an outdoor event so please wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
- Accessibility
The Stumpery walk is wheel-friendly, so please feel free to bring pushchairs, prams and wheelchairs. No dogs, apart from assistance dogs .
- Other
Children must be supervised during this event. Parents or guardians supervising do not require to book a ticket.
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