Ickworth House

A grand place for a truly entertaining day out.

Ickworth's impressive Rotunda - a magnificent showcase commmissioned 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 exquisite craftmanship of the finest Hugenot silversmiths is breathtaking, and you can follow the family's history through outstanding portraits by Gainsborough, Hogarth and Reynolds.

After walking in the tranquil parkland, experience 1930s domestic service in the restored servants' basement, sharing the real stories and memories of former staff who kept this country estate running.

Don't miss

■  Discover the enchanting stumpery in the Italianate garden.

■  Enjoy days out from a great line-up of events throughout the year for all your family and friends.

■  Step back in time, open the drawers, and bang out a tune on the piano in our restored basement.

■  Enjoy special Living History days, Conservation in Action days and Cooks in the Kitchen days throughout the year in the Rotunda House.

■  Discover style and elegance from the past with our Costume exhibition 'Connecting Threads', displaying period costumes from the past 80 years from Ickworth House and St Edmundsbury Heritage Service.

■  Wander at leisure across acres of parkland pleasure grounds and chart the changing seasonal landscape.

■  Have fun with our children's packs providing hours of entertainment every day of the year.