Family activities at Ickworth

a young girl with blonde hair is running through long grass waving a stick with ribbons attached to it — Join us for Summer of Play in our Play Garden at Ickworth Estate, Suffolk | © National Trust/Tom Soper

There are loads of different family activities designed to help you explore and discover the Ickworth estate. However you choose to spend your day with us, your adventure starts here.

Head outside and enjoy all that Ickworth Estate has to offer this Summer. Explore the changing seasons in the Albana to the breathtaking views across the fairy lake. Enjoy spending time with friends and nature at Ickworth Estate.

Planning your family visit

There are toilets and baby changing facilities at the Welcome Point, in the West Wing and by the Walled Garden (open April to October only).
The multi-use trail, Geraldine's, Erskine's and Albana Walks are pushchair and buggy friendly

Summer 2024 at Ickworth Estate

19 July - 2 September

Summer of Play

10am - 3:30pm | Free, normal admission charges apply, free for National Trust members.

We’re all about getting creative this year at Ickworth Estate, so head to our ‘Play’ Garden and you’ll be greeted with overflowing opportunities fill the long summer days. Explore a journey of play activities as you head to this area of the estate as you create, explore, move, wonder and make-believe. In the ‘Play’ Garden, lose track of time weaving through wild mazes, playing in mud kitchens, immersing yourself in the sensory garden, storytelling and performing on the Summer House stage. With many different activities, there’s plenty to excite all ages of children, and adults that are young at heart. Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

Find out more here

Two young girls hugging a brown cockerpoo dog whilst sitting on the grass. Deckchairs can be seen in the background — Dogs on leads are welcome in the Walled Garden for Summer of Play | © National Trust/Tom Soper

Wet Weather

We know that the British weather can often be unpredictable but we don't want to let a bit of rain spoil your visit to Ickworth. If you don't want to don your waterproofs and brave the rain then you can get out of it by visiting our hands on and child-friendly basement within the house. Discover how the servants lived and play some traditional games in the servants hall.