Ickworth Estate: Indoor and Outside tours
Ickworth Estate, Horringer, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE
Learn something new about Ickworth Estate from the experts in our team on a range of indoor and outdoor tours, including;
A Life Below Stairs
Take a step back in time to experience life as a servant in 1985
Introduction to Ickworth
A tour created by the Ickworth Team, choosing some of the most interesting facts about caring for our collection.
Conservation at Ickworth
Ickworth is full of treasures, and each item, from buttons and bobbins to 7-foot statues, needs specific care and attention. Learn how and why we work so hard to look after our collection and what happens around the house when the doors are closed.
Introduction to the Rangers and Parkland
Join our Ranger Team as they take you on a journey through the parkland and woodlands we care for.
Historic of Ickworth House & Italianate Garden
Uncover the stories and design features on this tour, which focuses on the Italianate Garden and the architecture of the Rotundea.
Hidden Building to Support Climate Change
Learn how Ickworth is balancing looking after the environment with looking after this special place for everyone for the event.
The Earl's Summer House Project
Hear about the Steps it takes to renovate, conserve and protect a Summerhouse and consider the structural work tat goes into a project such as this.
👉 There are many events happening at Ickworth across the festival; from behind-the-scenes inside tours, guided walks with our rangers and even the opportunity to ride in a Rickshaw! For more details Click here
Timings & Tours
- Friday 12 September:
- A Life Below Stairs Tour: 1045-1130
- Saturday 13 September:
- Introduction to Ickworth Tour: 1045-1130
- Sunday 14 September:
- Introduction to Ickworth: 1045-1130
- Monday 15 September:
- A Life Below Stairs: 1045-1130 Tour: Hidden Buildings to Support Climate Change Tour: 1130-1230.
- Tuesday 16 September:
- Introduction to Ickworth: 1045-1130
- Wednesday 17 September:
- Conservation at Ickworth Tour: 1045. The Earl's Summer House Project Tour: 1130-1230
- Thursday 18 September:
- Introduction to Ickworth: 1045-1130. An Introduction to The Rangers & Parkland Tour: 1130
- Friday 19 September:
- A life below stairs Tour: 1045-1130
- Saturday 20 September:
- Introduction to Ickworth Tour: 1045-1130
- Sunday 21 September:
- Introduction to Ickworth Tour: 1045-1130
Location & directions
Ickworth Estate, Horringer, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE
- Directions:
- Do not follow sat-nav. Follow road signs to Ickworth Estate.
- Contact on day:
- Daisy Bodewes
- Telephone number:
- +441284736136
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking preferred
- Booking conditions:
- For tours pre booking is advised. Possible availability on the day on a first-come, first-served basis from the Welcome Point & Plant Shop, but cannot be guaranteed.
- Booking website:
- https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/ickworth-estate/events
Accessibility details
The House can be accessed via a step-free ramp. Inside the House there is a lift to access the first and second floors as well as the basement. The West Wing toilets are located in the basement and access is step-free via the moat entrance. There is disabled parking bays in the carpark and an accessible toilet. Staff and Volunteers are available to assist with access needs. There is a shuttle bus that can take visitors from the carpark to the house.
Additional information
For the outdoor tours please meet at the Welcome point. The estate is open from 0900-1700. Estate Last Entry 1600. House last entry is at 1500. The cafes close at 1630. Dogs are welcome across the estate on a short lead, apart from the Italianate Garden, the vegetable patches, The Rotunda and West Wing. Porter's Lodge Cafe is dog friendly, with soft beds and tasty treats. With daily cycle hire, specialist talks in the gallery, and Ickworth Estate food options (including weekend BBQs and sweet bakes), this is a beautiful time to enjoy Ickworth from a slightly different perspective. You can hire a bike from our cycle hub, with push, recumbent or electric bikes available (Daily, prices online). Please note that for our other events (see separate entries), pre-booking may be advised.
- Max no of people per tour:
- 15
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)
