An Introduction to Ickworth Tour
Join the team caring for Ickworth's treasures to discover more about the Hervey family and their collection.
- Booking advisable
- Free event (admission applies)
A tour created by the Ickworth team choosing some of the most interesting facts about caring for our collection, who the Hervey’s were and what life may have been like when they lived at Ickworth Estate.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Children are welcome.
- Meeting point
Head to the Welcome Point to sign in and pick up your ticket.
- What to bring and wear
The House can be cold so wear appropriate clothing. You may be asked to wear shoe coverings if your shoes are muddy. Large backpacks and push chairs an be left at the front door.
- Accessibility
Manual wheelchairs are available. House accessible by lift to all floors.
- Other
Sign in and pick up your ticket at the Welcome Point then head over to the front of the Rotunda to start the tour. Please do not bring food and drink into the Rotunda.
Upcoming events
Ickworth on the World Stage
Follow one family's unconventional adventures as Ickworth sets sail with the Herveys in 2025.
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.
A Conservation Tour
Take a step behind closed doors in the Rotunda to see Ickworth through the eyes of our Collections Team.
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’.