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Ickworth on the World Stage

Follow one family's unconventional adventures as Ickworth sets sail with the Herveys in 2025.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

The 2025 programme at Ickworth is set to be an exciting and inspirational deep dive into key characters of the past...

Ickworth on the World Stage will be running from 3 March - 2 November and will bring together exhibitions, events and activities that will run at different points throughout the year.

Explore the impact that the Hervey family had on the world, and the way that their time abroad is reflected in how we experience Ickworth today.

Over the course of the year, we're following the travels of three key Hervey characters; Lord John (1696-1743), the Earl-Bishop (1730-1803), and Bess (1759-1824). They were forward-looking and restless, slightly eccentric and often unconventional.

Visit Ickworth from 3 March to enjoy the permanent exhibition in the house and keep an eye on the programme of events that will be rolling throughout the year to mark Ickworth on the World Stage.

There is no need to book your entrance to the house. It is open from 11am - 3pm as usual and normal admission prices to Ickworth Estate apply.

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Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Everyone is welcome

Meeting point

For access to the house, make your way to the front door of the Rotunda at any point throughout the day from 11am - 3pm. There are no timed entry slots and no need to book.

What to bring and wear

Ickworth Estate has both indoor and outdoor areas. Please dress appropriately for the season

Accessibility

The house is accessible for wheelchairs and small personal mobility scooters. There is slope access and a lift. The mobility scooters available at the Welcome Point are not permitted in the house but there are wheelchairs at the house to borrow. Prams and pushchairs are not permitted in the house.

Upcoming events

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Easter and Spring-inspired Crafts 

Join us for Easter and spring-inspired crafts, perfect for rainier days or when you need some calm time.

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21 Apr 2025
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10:00 to 15:00
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Easter egg hunt at Ickworth Estate 

This spring, treat the whole family to a world of adventure at Ickworth Estate on an Easter trail.

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on
21 Apr 2025
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10:00 to 15:30
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Conserving the Earl’s Summerhouse 

This tour will explore the history of the Earl’s Summerhouse and what work the National Trust has done, working with heritage contractors and building surveyors to repair and conserve such an important and significant building.

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21 Apr to 23 May 2025
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10:30 to 11:30
+ 1 other date or time
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A Life Below Stairs Tour 

Hear the stories of the servants who lived and worked at Ickworth as you discover the hustle and bustle that went on below stairs.

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21 Apr to 31 Oct 2025
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10:45 to 11:30
+ 55 other dates or times