National Trust Ickworth Estate

National Trust Ickworth Estate One man's eccentric passion for Italy is the centrepiece for this beautiful Suffolk estate. We welcome feedback– both positive and negative.

Ickworth - A 'stupendous monument of folly' according to the wife of the 4th Earl of Bristol (the Earl Bishop). Ickworth's impressive Rotunda - a magnificent showcase commissioned by the 4th Earl of Bristol to house his priceless treasures collected on tours around Europe in the 18th-century - is an architectural marvel. For 200 years, the eccentric, and sometimes infamous, Hervey family added to the treasures inside and out, also creating the earliest Italianate garden in England. The extraordinary Rotunda is the magnificent centrepiece of more than 1800 acres of stunning gardens and parkland in the heart of Suffolk, 4 miles to the south west of Bury St Edmunds. House Rules

We want our page to be a place where people can share how they feel about the National Trust and talk about their experiences in a fun environment. It helps us to learn and grow. These house rules aim to ensure everyone can enjoy themselves while they’re here. We ask you to be nice and polite to one another– you almost always are! - and respect each other’s views and comments. We ask all users to ensure your contributions are civil, polite, tasteful, and suitable for all ages. We won’t tolerate disruptive, offensive or abusive behaviour, unlawful or objectionable content. This includes any material which might be defamatory, offensive, infringing, obscene, lewd, pornographic, violent, abusive, insulting, threatening, harassing, discriminatory, blasphemous, indecent, or otherwise unlawful or objectionable. It also includes any material which is aggressive, argumentative, or likely to be construed as bullying. No spamming or repetition, please, nor off-topic material in subject-specific threads or areas. Moderation policy

In general, we don’t moderate posts – except on the rare occasion that someone has used offensive language or made libellous allegations about named or identifiable individuals on our page. We have a duty to protect our staff and volunteers, so while deleting comments is totally out of character for us, our legal position is that any post containing a libellous accusation, should be removed. If an individual continues to post offensive, threatening, or libellous content then we’ll be forced to block that person from the page. We won’t tolerate postings, content, or links that are racist, sexist or homophobic. We also don’t permit linking to or posting any content which endorses illegal activity, or any activities against the values of the National Trust. If you’re concerned that a posting or user content has broken any of our house rules or you’re worried about any comment or content, then please send us an email to: [email protected] and let us know.

Morning skies at Ickworth Estate ☁️📸 Olivia Morgan
15/09/2026

Morning skies at Ickworth Estate ☁️

📸 Olivia Morgan

Don your dancing shoes and head to Ickworth for a family silent disco this October half term. 💃🪩🕺Shake off that half-ter...
12/09/2026

Don your dancing shoes and head to Ickworth for a family silent disco this October half term. 💃🪩🕺

Shake off that half-term energy and bust out your best moves.

Wednesday 28 October | tickets from £5 | booking essential - head to the comments to book.

Normal admission charges also apply, free for National Trust members.

Enjoy FREE entry to Ickworth Estate this weekend and until Monday 14 September as we take part in and celebrate Heritage...
12/09/2026

Enjoy FREE entry to Ickworth Estate this weekend and until Monday 14 September as we take part in and celebrate Heritage Open Days!

Discover the fascinating history of stonemasonry, meet a working craftsman and explore the traditional tools and techniques behind this historic craft. Demonstrations will be taking place throughout the day.

Already a National Trust member? Why not bring a friend with you?

For all the information you need to plan your visit, head to the comments ⬇️

Stranger Folk is coming to Ickworth this Autumn! From 13th October - 8th November, grab your friends and family, get you...
10/09/2026

Stranger Folk is coming to Ickworth this Autumn!

From 13th October - 8th November, grab your friends and family, get your fearless spirit ready and start your folklore magic adventure.

Download the Stranger Folk app before you arrive, or use our free Wi-Fi. Designed for families and children 7+. Visit our website for more information.

Its scone of the month time again, and this month, it's Chocolate and Cherry! 🍫🍒This vegan scone, is available in the We...
08/09/2026

Its scone of the month time again, and this month, it's Chocolate and Cherry! 🍫🍒

This vegan scone, is available in the West Wing Café whilst stocks last!😋


📸Sue Nicholls

Heritage Open days is back for another year at Ickworth Estate. This year visit us from the Friday 11th September - Mond...
07/09/2026

Heritage Open days is back for another year at Ickworth Estate. This year visit us from the Friday 11th September - Monday 14th September for free entry onto the estate as we uncover the hidden histories that have shaped this remarkable place.

Book onto a free Rotunda tour, visit the Suffolk craft society exhibition or learn about stonemasonry as you watch live stone carving demonstrations.

For booking tours, and more information, please visit our website.

National Trust Images/Claire Naylor

❄️ Christmas is coming to Ickworth Estate and Shadow the snow leopard is returning for a brand new adventure, and this t...
06/09/2026

❄️ Christmas is coming to Ickworth Estate and Shadow the snow leopard is returning for a brand new adventure, and this time he has some special companions! ❄️

Once upon a Christmas, many years ago,
A curious creature came to Ickworth bringing magic and snow.
He was Shadow the Snow Leopard from a land far away,
And loved Ickworth so much, he came back to play.

Winter Adventures: Shadow’s Snowy Return will be taking place at Ickworth from 3 December to 3 January.

Follow Shadow and friends as they get up to mischief and mayhem around the Rotunda in this magical festive experience.

Alongside this we will have an outdoor family trail; Shadow’s Snowy Return: A Magical Winter’s Trail | 28 November - 3 January.

Other festive dates for your diary:
🎄November Nostalgia: a 1930s Christmas | 16 - 29 November
🎄March Hare Collective Christmas Craft Fair | 21 - 22 November.

Head to our Christmas page for all the information > nationaltrust.org.uk/christmas-at-ickworth

Christmas at Ickworth Estate, Suffolk, a National Trust place in the East of England.

As the leaves turn and the summer season fades again for another year, we're looking forward to October and Autumn, here...
04/09/2026

As the leaves turn and the summer season fades again for another year, we're looking forward to October and Autumn, here's what on at Ickworth for the autumn season...

🍂 Pokémon is BACK at Ickworth for The Pikachu Art Adventure (from the start of October)
🌀Stranger Folk - a Halloween team adventure from 13th October - 8th November
🏦The Collectors of Ickworth - Rotunda exhibition from 5th September - 1st November
🎪Circus Pazaz - Circus skills workshops 24th-27th October
🎶Family Silent Disco 28th October
🦊The Crafty Foxes - 29th October
📚Best of the Books - 15th October 11-3
👗Costume Interpretation and Suffolk Lacemakers Exhibition - 25th October 11-3

For more information and to book tickets for events, visit our website!
©National Trust Images/Arnhel de Serra

Address

The Rotunda, Horringer
Bury St. Edmunds
IP295QE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441284735270

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