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An Italianate Palace in the heart of Suffolk
The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP29 5QE
Asset | Opening time |
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State Rooms | Tours only 11:00 15:00** |
Servant's Quarters | Tours only 11:00 15:00** |
Gardens | 10:00 - 16:30 |
West Wing Café | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Parkland | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Welcome Point & Plant Shop | 09:00 - 16:30 |
Porter's Lodge Café | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Second-hand bookshop | Closed |
Shop | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Cycle Hire | Closed |
Everything closed 24-25 December. Porters Lodge, Children's Play Area and Italianate garden may close earlier in adverse weather. House: *Rooms open subject to volunteer availability **Find pre-booking for house tours on 'Things to see and do' page.
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £14.30 | £13.00 |
Child | £7.20 | £6.50 |
Family | £35.80 | £32.50 |
One Adult, 2 Children Family | £21.50 | £19.50 |
Group Adult | £12.35 | |
Group Child | £6.18 |
Audio-described guides for blind and partially sighted people available from Welcome Point that takes in the approach to the Rotunda and the ground floor rooms.
Daily House tours and monthly outdoor tours. See upcoming events for more info.
Second-hand bookshop downstairs from the shop in the West Wing. Lift available.
Porter's Lodge cafe serving hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice cream. Dog friendly.
Large plant shop at the Welcome Point by the car park
Large car park and overflow (not always available in wet weather).
West Wing Cafe serving light meals, sandwiches, cakes, hot and cold drinks.
Dogs on leads welcomed in the parkland. Sorry no dogs in the Italianate Garden, House or West Wing. Dog water available across property. Dog cup cakes and ice cream available from Porter's Lodge.
Large gift shop with extensive range of books, gifts and local produce.
Families welcome in House however we ask pushchairs to remain outside. Baby slings and hip slings available to support access. Activity sheets for children available.
By Welcome Point, in the West Wing and down by the Walled Garden (closed in Winter).
Blue Badge parking and drop-off point. Accessible toilets. Lift to all levels in the Rotunda and West Wing. Wheelchair and mobility vehicle hire available (restricted access for vehicles in the Rotunda and West Wing).
Albana path (partially accessible - tree roots in some places) and multi-use trail are accessible. Map available from Welcome Point.
Lifts available in West Wing and the Rotunda.
Available at all toilets. Additional Accessible toilet in Rotunda basement.
Tight section in basement
Accessible parking spaces in main car park. Car park has hard surface tarmac, and a tarmac path which leads to the main tarmac drive.
Mobility vehicles available for use on the surfaced paths around the estate and the River Linnet (blue) trail. Pre-booking necessary, please contact 01284 736150 prior to your visit. Mobility scooters aren't permitted in the Rotunda and West Wing, but wheelchairs are available for this purpose.
Drop off point outside the Welcome Point. From here the shuttle can be picked up (volunteer dependent) for lifts to the Rotunda and West Wing. Please speak to welcome team for more information on arrival.
Ramped access into the West Wing and Rotunda. Multi-use trail is fully surfaced, but be aware there are slopes on this route.
Fixed induction loops are available at Welcome Point, Porter's Lodge Cafe, West Wing Cafe and Gift Shop. A portable induction loop is available, please contact Welcome Team prior to visit.
Available across the estate and Rotunda.
Level access at Porter's Lodge Cafe.
Steps and uneven terrain in Italianate Garden. Steps into the house and basement. Off-road areas of the estate.
Level access to Plant Shop and Welcome Point.
Accessible E-Shuttle run daily between Welcome Point and the Rotunda.
Geraldine's Walk, near to Porter's Lodge.
Available from Welcome Point, West Wing and Rotunda.
from A14 take junction 42 towards Westley; on west side of A143. For all other routes head towards Horringer.
Parking: Welcome kiosk situated on the drive for entry, visitor information and direction to the main car park or overflow car parking as applicable when visiting. Please stop at the kiosk and have any membership cards ready.
Sat Nav: Please don't use our postcode for your SatNav, the main entrance to the Ickworth Estate is via Horringer Village on the A143 and follow the brown signs. Please avoid routes through Chevington (as this is a no through road).
4½ miles via footpaths from Bury St Edmunds, please use the main entrance through Horringer village.
Bury St Edmunds 3 miles Plan your car-free visit at Good Journey.
Ickworth is on the road between Bury St Edmunds and Clare/ Haverhill. There are regular bus services from Bury St Edmunds town centre including the Number 14 and 15 bus. The bus stop is in the village of Horringer and it's about a 15 minute walk from the bus stop to Ickworth's visitor centre. Plan your car-free visit at Good Journey.
4½ miles via the road and cycle paths from Bury St Edmunds, please use the main entrance through Horringer village for access to Ickworth. We have a multi-use cycle trail as part of the estate offer. Plan your car-free visit at Good Journey.
We hold the Good Journey Mark for welcoming car-free visitors. Travel a greener way and enjoy a free hot drink. Plan your journey by train, bus or bike at Good Journey.
See what events may be taking place during your visit or what's coming up at Ickworth Estate. From daily house tours to guided ranger walks, there's lots to add value to your visit.
There are loads of different family activities designed to help you explore and discover the Ickworth estate this autumn. However you choose to spend your day with us, your adventure starts here.
Everyone is welcome at Ickworth Estate. Read on to discover how to make the most of your visit, download the access statement, and find out how to contact us with any questions you might have.
Autumn is a great time to explore Ickworth Estate on foot. With over 1800 acres for you to discover, you can make the most of the changing seasons from one of our trails and enjoy nature's vibrant display.
Want to visit Ickworth as a group? Find all the information you need, from how to book tickets to the benefits you may be entitled to.
Ickworth Estate is a three pawprint rated place. Let your four-legged friends lead you on a voyage of exploration around miles of parkland, offering new and exciting discoveries.
The Rotunda, museum accredited, forms the centrepiece of the Ickworth estate. It showcases an internationally renowned art and silver collection.
The Italianate garden encircles the Rotunda; a mix of classical Italy and a touch of drama with a gothic-style stumpery.
Miles of parkland with rolling landscape, ancient woodlands, working farmland and an all-weather multi-use trail.
The West Wing and Porters Lodge cafés offer hot and cold drinks, light meals, snacks and cakes. Indoor and outdoor eating available.
The West Wing shop offers gifts, cards and homeware. The plant shop has gardening accessories and plants. The second-hand bookshop is stocked with pre-loved favourites.
A cycle hire hub is located in the main car park and offers a variety of bikes for all ages. The multi-use trail is ideal for exploring the estate by bike.
You'll notice a handful of characterful cottages dotted across the estate. These offer holiday accommodation for four to 12 people.
A stately house luxury family hotel, open to residents and non-residents for dining, afternoon tea, spa treatments and accommodation.
See what events may be taking place during your visit or what's coming up at Ickworth Estate. From daily house tours to guided ranger walks, there's lots to add value to your visit.
Christmas is returning to Ickworth Estate from 30 November with a Grand Tour around Europe.
Discover the house and the treasures collected by the flamboyant 4th Earl of Bristol at Ickworth, a magnificent Italianate palace in the heart of Suffolk.
There are loads of different family activities designed to help you explore and discover the Ickworth estate this autumn. However you choose to spend your day with us, your adventure starts here.
Ickworth's garden was the first of its kind in the UK. Designed for privacy, space and freedom, it's a distillation of the gardens of classical Italy given an individual English touch.
Explore the parkland at Ickworth, encircled with layers of history, landscape and classic architecture. Enjoy space, freedom and inspiring views as you wander at your leisure.
With over 1,800 acres of parkland to explore, find a trail that suits you.
Find out more about cycling at Ickworth, including the cycle hire hub available in the car park. Pack a picnic and start your adventure.
Explore the picturesque parkland at Ickworth on one of the regular Nordic walks around the estate (normal admission applies). To take part, join Positive Steps Fitness and Wellbeing, members of British Nordic Walking and the International Nordic Walking Federation, for a taster session or technique course, then sign up for a walk. For more information and to get involved, email info@positivestepspt.co.uk.
Treat yourself in one of the cafés at Ickworth with a variety of tasty treats, light snacks and hot and cold drinks. Or grab a bargain as a souvenir of your visit in the shop or Plant Centre.
A short circular walk through some of the woodlands around Ickworth. If you have the energy when you walk along the Trim Trail try your hand on various fitness objects, ranging from pole climbing to ladder walks and leap frog.
A circular walk taking you to the Walled Garden, and Canal lake, which is a haven for wildlife. There is a great view of the Walled Garden from the far side of the Canal lake, with St. Mary’s church, and the Rotunda behind.
This route forms the first ½ of the Multi-use track (the 2nd is the Monument Walk). Taking you past Ickworth Lodge and along the River Linnet and up past the Walled Garden and St. Mary’s Church. Buzzard and Kingfishers frequent this area of the park; Roe Deer can be seen at Dawn and Dusk.
This route forms the second ½ of the Multi-use track (The first half is the Linnet Valley trail). Taking you to the Monument at the southern end of the park, passing St Mary’s Church, The Walled garden and returning past the Fairy Lake. One of the highlights is the spectacular view across the Linnet Valley to the Rotunda.
With its history traced back to Domesday, Ickworth Estate has quite a story to tell. Originally managed as a working estate, its status today as a pleasure ground dates back only as far as the early 18th Century. Walk with us around this beautiful parkland and let your imagination fly with our stories of its development over the centuries under the care, love and sometimes eccentric attentions of the Hervey’s and St. Edmundsbury Abbey.
A four mile circular route taking you to the outer reaches of the estate, woodland and visiting Ickworth's two lakes.
Cosy up in this folky rotunda deep in the woodlands of the Ickworth Estate.
An idyllic stay on the Ickworth estate with a lakeside garden and homely interior.
Escape city life in this Victorian cottage set on the Ickworth estate and surrounded by farmland.
Stay in this characterful Georgian cottage, once the home of the Ickworth estate gatekeeper.
A Victorian farm cottage set on the Ickworth estate and finished with an elegant décor.
Join us for a dog training session hosted at Ickworth with Ellie from Smart Nose Dog Training. Learn basic training techniques and spend quality time with your four-legged friend.
Join us for a dog training session hosted at Ickworth with Ellie from Smart Nose Dog Training. Learn advanced training techniques and spend quality time with your four-legged friend.
Hear the stories of the servants who lived and worked at Ickworth as you discover the hustle and bustle that went on below stairs.
Take a step behind closed doors in the Rotunda to see Ickworth through the eyes of our Collections Team.
A tour with our Facilities Manager to explore and understand how Ickworth is facing into Climate Change and the measures taken historically and today to ensure Ickworth adapts to its future.
Join us for a Christmas fair featuring high quality crafts made by local artisans.
With over 1800 acres of parkland, gardens and brand new all-weather path to enjoy, Ickworth is the perfect place to get back to nature.
Discover formal gardens, pleasure grounds, rolling Suffolk landscape and woodlands all which invite gentle strolls, long walks, runs, bike rides and picnics.
Head into the Rotunda and see Ickworth's array of treasures. Then stop off at one of our cafés to get a bite to eat and treat yourself in one of our shops.
Discover Ickworth’s fascinating history, from the people who’ve lived here over the centuries, to the estate’s role in the Great War.
Learn about the different generations of the Hervey family, and how they each contributed towards creating the Ickworth estate.
Ickworth is home to one of the most important collections of 18th-century silver in Europe. Learn more about the collection at Ickworth in Suffolk.
The ash trees of Ickworth are under threat from a disease that’s arrived from Europe. Find out how we are managing this and other issues across the estate.
The 1st Earl’s Summer House is one of the oldest buildings at Ickworth Estate. This year we are carrying out vital conservation work on the Summer House so that you can experience the Walled Garden from this idyllic setting once again. Find out more about this project and how you can support it.
Discover how Ickworth completed a major conservation project to repair the Rotunda roof and safeguard the future of this classic Italianate building for years to come.
There are many different ways that volunteering with the National Trust at Ickworth can benefit you. Find out more and meet a member of the team.
Your gift will help to conserve and protect Ickworth Estate for future generations to enjoy.
£25 could help buy our house and collections care team 10 new hogs hair brushes for careful cleaning of our historic treasures.
Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever. Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership.