Ickworth on the World Stage
Follow one family's unconventional adventures as Ickworth sets sail with the Herveys in 2025.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
The 2025 programme at Ickworth is set to be an exciting and inspirational deep dive into key characters of the past...
Ickworth on the World Stage will be running from 3 March - 2 November and will bring together exhibitions, events and activities that will run at different points throughout the year.
Explore the impact that the Hervey family had on the world, and the way that their time abroad is reflected in how we experience Ickworth today.
Over the course of the year, we're following the travels of three key Hervey characters; Lord John (1696-1743), the Earl-Bishop (1730-1803), and Bess (1759-1824). They were forward-looking and restless, slightly eccentric and often unconventional.
Visit Ickworth from 3 March to enjoy the permanent exhibition in the house and keep an eye on the programme of events that will be rolling throughout the year to mark Ickworth on the World Stage.
There is no need to book your entrance to the house. It is open from 11am - 3pm as usual and normal admission prices to Ickworth Estate apply.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Suitability
Everyone is welcome
- Meeting point
For access to the house, make your way to the front door of the Rotunda at any point throughout the day from 11am - 3pm. There are no timed entry slots and no need to book.
- What to bring and wear
Ickworth Estate has both indoor and outdoor areas. Please dress appropriately for the season
- Accessibility
The house is accessible for wheelchairs and small personal mobility scooters. There is slope access and a lift. The mobility scooters available at the Welcome Point are not permitted in the house but there are wheelchairs at the house to borrow. Prams and pushchairs are not permitted in the house.
Upcoming events
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.
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.
Heritage Open Days: Cycle Tour
Learn more about the estate as you explore it on wheels.
Heritage Open Days: Round House Holiday Cottage Open Day
Be nosy and have a good look inside one of our five holiday cottages on the Ickworth Estate. Chat to the holiday team, listen to a bit of history of the house and imagine yourself staying in this luxurious cottage tucked away in our woodland.