The Best of the Books
Get up close with some of Ickworth’s finest and oldest books. Chat to our conservation team about how they care for such a special collection as they turn the pages of our historic books.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
At Ickworth we look after 8,000 books. Most of them are on bookshelves or tucked away in stores, with only a few opened every year for visitors to see. We’ll have a team of conservation staff and volunteers set-up at a station in the East Ante room with some of our very best and most significant books. They’ll be happy to chat to visitors about how we care for our books and to turn the pages of the books we’ll have on display. This is an informal, non-ticketed event but offers a unique chance to access our books.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Although aimed for adults, children are welcome.
- Meeting point
Rotunda.
- What to bring and wear
The Rotunda can be cold so please wear suitable clothing.
- Accessibility
There is ramp access into the Rotunda, wheelchairs are available to borrow and lift access to all floors of the Rotunda.
- Other
Visitors will not be able to touch the books.
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A Conservation Tour
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