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Visiting Ickworth with the family

A family in the garden outside the Rotunda at Ickworth, Suffolk
A family in the garden outside the Rotunda at Ickworth, Suffolk | © National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

There are lots of different family activities designed to help you explore and discover 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 Winter. Explore the Albana woodland with its leafy trails, or take a stroll through the parkland to discover the breathtaking views across the canal lake. Spend time with friends and family in the Italianate Garden and surround yourself with the season's warm, colourful blooms.   

Planning your family visit at a glance

Key Family Events 2026

  • February Half Term - Indoor Adventure Golf | 14 - 22 February
  • Easter Egg Hunt | 21 March - 12 April
  • May Half Term | 23 - 31 May
  • Summer of Play | 18 July - 3 September
  • October Half Term | 24 October - 1 November
  • Christmas | November/December
A family playing indoor golf at Ickworth
Indoor golf at Ickworth | © Tom Soper

February Half-Term

Indoor Adventure Golf

14 - 22 February | 10am - 3:30pm (last entry is 2:30pm) | £4 per person (aged 2+) | Booking advisable

Come and discover a spring themed 9 hole golf course in our West Wing Gallery this February half term, as we invite you to challenge friends and family and to have fun on our portable golf course.

All those wanting to take part will need a ticket, including children under 5. Those who do not have a ticket cannot go onto the golf course, all children must remain accompanied by an adult.

Book your spot here

Winter at Ickworth Estate

7 February - 1 November 2026

Get on a bike

While our Cycle Hub is closed for the winter months, you can still bring your own bikes to Ickworth Estate and cycle on the many cycle routes around the estate. Speak to our team at the 

To find out more and book your tickets, click here.

Cycle Hub Opening Times

The Cycle Hub is open between 7 February - 1 November 2026, Thursdays to Sundays between 10am and 4pm with last hire at 2pm. Cycle hire is open 7 days a week during Suffolk school holidays, excluding Christmas.

Two visitors cycle side by side through a winding path leading through parkland on the Ickworth Estate. They're wrapped up in rain coats and the weather appears hazy.
Visitors cycling through the Ickworth Estate in Suffolk | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

What to do when it's raining

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 in the historic house. You can open the drawers and discover the tools and materials that would have been used by the servants, seeing how they lived and worked. There are even some games you can try out in the servants' hall.

What to do when it's a bit warmer

We have plenty of shady spots to keep you cool in hot weather during your visit to Ickworth Estate:

  • The Servant's Quarters in the Basement are nice and cool and there's lots to keep youngsters entertained.
  • The Albana Walk is dense with trees and has plenty of leaf cover. There are always birds chirping and squirrels scampering around.
  • The outdoor seating area behind Porter's Lodge is great if you want to sit with a coffee or a bite to eat.
  • The Stumpery in the Italianate Garden offers cool dark relief from the sun when it's too hot. There are hardwood stumps, evergreen trees and shade loving ferns here all year round. (Sorry assistance dogs only).
View of the Rotunda from the path with newly restored roof at Ickworth, Suffolk

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