Ickworth Estate

This Heritage Open Days there is something for everyone to enjoy at Ickworth Estate.

Tours: House tours are run from 10:45-11:30 and are pre-bookable online. Our Life Below stairs Tour will run on the 11th and 14th September, and An Introduction to Ickworth on the 12th and 13th September. Pre-booking advised as spaces are limited, to find out more head to our website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/suffolk/ickworth-estate/events.

Specialised talks: This year we are hosting carving demonstrations and expert stonemasons talks from Michael Evennett. Learn about the stonemasons and crafts guild, and watch live stone demonstrations from 10.00-15.30 on Friday 11th, Saturday 12th September and Monday 14th September, with specialised talks happening at 13.00 each day, bookable online.

Suffolk Craft Society Summer Exhibition: Open daily 10:00-16:30. This year we are welcoming the Suffolk Craft Society back to Ickworth for the third time to showcase their Summer Exhibition in the West Wing Gallery. This year’s exhibition takes inspiration from the theme ‘Collectors’ and showcases a selection of contemporary artworks by talented local artists. The Suffolk Craft Society was formed in 1970 to promote the value and importance of contemporary crafts and to support individual craftspeople in the creation of their work.

Alongside these specialist events there is free access to the estate from 9:00-17:00 from 11th-14th September.

Timings

Friday 11 September:

Life Below Stairs Tour 10:45-11:30, and Stonemasons / Craft Guild Expert Talk 13.00-13.45

Saturday 12 September:

An Introduction to Ickworth Tour 10:45-11:30 and Stonemasons / Craft Guild Expert Talk 13.00-13.45

Sunday 13 September:

An Introduction to Ickworth Tour 10:45-11:30

Monday 14 September:

Life Below Stairs Tour 10:45-11:30 and Stonemasons / Craft Guild Expert Talk 13.00-13.45

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:

Shauna Ludgate

Telephone number:

+441284736154

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

The Rotunda can be accessed via a step-free ramp. Inside the Rotunda 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 (subject to volunteer availability).

Additional information

The estate is open from 09:00, last entry to the estate is at 16:00. The Rotunda last entry is at 15:00. The cafes close at 16:00. The estate itself will close at 17:00. The Suffolk Craft Society exhibition is held in the West Wing Gallery on the second floor. It is open between 10:00-16:30. It is open daily and there is no need to pre-book entry. The Rotunda tours are running daily and begin at 10:45. Pre-booking is advised.

Max number of people:

15

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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