Ickworth House, Park and Gardens have 1800 acres of parkland just waiting to be explored.

Why not get a tracker pack from the visitor’s centre, full of everything you need to hunt for mini beasts and discover what nature makes its home at Ickworth, from deer to bats, badgers to invertebrate. With over 20 miles of walks, ranging from short walks through our activity Trim Trail to long walks for adventurous families, there’s plenty to explore at Ickworth. Ickworth also has a fantastic children’s adventure playground, a truly superb Willow Maze and a large family picnic area, with a refreshments kiosk offering hot and cold drinks, ice creams and cakes.

Make your way up to the house and visit the West Wing visitors centre, here you will find our great gift shop with lots for the children to spend their pocket money on, from games and books to souvenirs and fluffy toys. Also in the West Wing is our bright and spacious restaurant, with a delicious menu for children and grown ups alike. While you’re in the West Wing, why not pick up one of our excellent children’s trails? Our Ickworth Park and Walled Garden Family Trail will take children on a voyage of discovery as they learn about the nature and history of Ickworth. The House Trail then invites children to become ghost hunters and explore the rooms and collections.

Throughout the year Ickworth has a packed and exciting programme of events for all the family. From fantastic Easter Trails on Sunday 12 and Monday 13 April, to Ickworth’s Medieval Spectacular; an action packed weekend of medieval splendour, with over 150 top medievalists. Throughout the school summer holidays our education team have put together an exciting programme of family events on every Tuesday and Thursday.

Restaurant in the West Wing Visitors Centre, serving an ever changing seasonal menu, ice cream and freshly made cakes and pastries. Selection of children’s dishes always available on the menu. Refreshments Kiosk near the children’s adventure playground, selling hot and cold drinks, cakes, sandwiches and ice creams.

All dietary requirements can be catered for, please allow time for the chefs to prepare meals for certain requirements.

Ickworth’s shop sells a large range of quality national trust branded souvenirs. As well as a large range of locally sourced crafts and produce. It also stocks a comprehensive range of books, and quality boutique items.

Accessible WCs indoors on the lower ground floor of the West Wing and on the ground floor of the Rotunda. Baby changing facilities also located on the lower ground floor of the West Wing. Further WCs located in the deer park besides the walled garden vineyard.

We have milk warming facilities in the restaurant and refreshments kiosk; please speak to a member of the waiting staff who will be able to warm baby food and milk in the kitchen or kiosk.

3 miles southwest of Bury St Edmunds on the west side of the A143. Take the Bury St Edmunds West turnoff from the A14, and follow the brown road signs for Ickworth House.

Some areas of the woodland can be a little muddy after wet weather, so be sure to keep some wellies in the boot of your car. All areas are buggy friendly, including all of the areas around the children’s play area. Our restaurant does take away hot drinks for those wishing to explore the park, and picnic baskets can be ordered from the restaurant on 01284 735957.

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