Ickworth House, Park and Gardens
Ickworth is one of England's most extraordinary houses. A rotunda begun in 1795, the inspiration of the Earl of Bristol (also Bishop of Derry), housing a major collection of pictures including works by Titian, Gainsborough and Velasquez, fine furniture and Georgian silver. The house is set in a `Capability' Brown park and surrounded by an Italian garden with a range of waymarked woodland walks, an adventure playground and picnicarea. Vineyard (producing Ickworth wine) and plant centre. There is the recently opened West Wing Restuarant and National Trust Shop.
Prices
Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets).
House, park and gardens: adult £9.15 (£8.30), child £3.65 (£3.30), family £21.90 (£19.90).
Park and garden only: adult £4.65 (£4.20), child £1.15 (£1), family £10.40 (£9.45).
House upgrade: adult £4.50 (£4.05), child £2.50 (£2.25), family £11.50 (£10.45)
Opening details
| Season Dates | Opening Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon 1 Mar 2010 - Sun 31 Oct 2010 | Mon - Tue 11:00 to 17:00 | Fri - Sun 11:00 to 17:00 |
| Notes | Park open all year. Gardens open 1/3/10-31/12/10. Check for times. |
Contact
Ms Julia VinsonTel: 01284 735270
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ickworth
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Venue
Ickworth House, Park and GardensThe Rotunda, Horringer, Suffolk, IP29 5QE
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ickworth
Map reference: TL 815615
By Road:
Two miles south west of Bury St Edmunds.
By Public Transport:
From Ickworth House, Park and Gardens the nearest station is Bury St Edmunds station.
Events at this venue
| date | event |
|---|---|
| Sun 19 Sep 2010 | Food Glorious Food* |
| Sun 19 Sep 2010 | Guided Parkland Walk |
| Sun 3 Oct 2010 | Guided Parkland Walk |
| Sat 9, Sun 10 Oct 2010 | Wood Sale and Fair |
| Sun 17 Oct 2010 | Guided Parkland Walk |
| Mon 25 - Sun 31 Oct 2010 | Open Furniture Week |
| Fri 29 Oct 2010 | Behind the Scenes Tour |
| Sun 7 Nov 2010 | Guided Parkland Walk |
| Sun 7 Nov 2010 | Pudding Lunches |
| Sat 13 Nov 2010 | The Trees of Ickworth Tour and Lunch |
| Sun 21 Nov 2010 | Pudding Lunches |
| Sat 27, Sun 28 Nov 2010 | Christmas Wreath Workshop |
| Wed 1 Dec 2010 | Christmas Wreath Workshop |
| Sat 4 Dec 2010 | Christmas Swag Workshop |

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