Ickworth House is a country house at Ickworth, near Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, England. It is a neoclassical building set in parkland. The house was the residence of the Marquesses of Bristol until 1998; the house was given to the National Trust in 1956, but between then and 1998 the marquesses leased the east wing.
☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
🌤️ Visiting this summer
☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
🧺Picnic area on site — summer afternoons here are an easy, low-cost day out
Good to know
🐕Dogs welcome
🧺Picnic spot🛝Playground
Best for
12 activities
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Bird watching
Very strong match
Reedbeds — bitterns, marsh harriers, bearded tits and reed warblers; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Carrion Crow +67 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Heritage
Very strong match
Grade I listed building: ICKWORTH HOUSE; Historic site with public access
Free
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Wildlife
Strong match
Reedbeds priority habitat; Birds — Woodpigeon, Robin, Carrion Crow +67 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Meadow Brown, Large White, Gatekeeper +37 more · last seen 2025; Lowland meadows — marbled white, meadow brown and pollinating insects
Free
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Picnic day out
Strong match
picnic area
Free
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Foraging
Strong match
Traditional orchard — seasonal fruit, fungi and wild plants
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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13 signed routes nearby · 18 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Bury to Clare WalkWalking route▾
Named routeLocal walking route
Westgate Run Walk RouteWalking route5 km▾
Named routeLength 5 km
Lark Valley PathWalking route▾
Named routeListed length 24 kmLocal walking route
Lady Hervey Walk, Ickworth EstateWalking route6.9 km▾
Circular walk from Porter’s Lodge past lakes, Adkins Wood and St Mary’s Church. Grass, gravel and tarmac paths which can muddy in winter. Dogs welcome but must be kept on leads, especially near livestock.
Named routeLength 6.9 kmDuration 02:30Round tripLocal walking route
River Linnet Trail, Ickworth EstateWalking route4.6 km▾
Circular route on multi-use track. The route is firm underfoot, gravel path, and consists of flat terrain and gentle slopes. Throughout this trail there are five bar gates with ¼ gates to the side that are very easy to open and close.
Named routeLength 4.6 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling
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34 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
NCN 51Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 51National Cycle Network
Wolf WayCycling route400 km▾
Named routeRef Wolf WayLength 400 kmRound tripLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km▾
Named routeRef 51Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route18 m▾
Named routeRef 51Length 18 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.9 km▾
Named routeRef 51Length 1.9 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.3 km▾
Named routeRef 51Length 5.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding
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2 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
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