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OCTOBER

Sunday 4 October, 10am - 4pm
Sheep Dog Trials
The East Anglian Sheep Dog Society will be holding their annual open sheep dog trial finals in the grounds of Ickworth House.
Park admission applies

Sunday 11 October, 11am - 4pm
Vineyard Discovery Day
Explore Ickworth’s vineyard with a self guided trail. See where the grapes are grown for the award-winning Ickworth wines. Includes wine tasting. Wear stout shoes and waterproofs.
Adult £3.50, child 50p. Park admission applies

Sunday 04 October, 11.30am – 12.30pm
Guided Parkland Walk
Take a journey through the history of Ickworth Park. Meet at West Wing Reception.
No booking required. Park admission applies

Sunday 4 October 11am
Cancer Research 10k Run
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Saturday 10 & Sunday 11 October, 10am - 4pm
Wood Sale and Fair
Now in its Twentieth year! A weekend for everyone to enjoy as woodcraft professionals and enthusiasts come together to demonstrate and sell their crafts. This is a rare opportunity to buy quality wood form the Ickworth Estate. Wood includes native and exotic species, milled and in the round. Also available is a live bands, locally brewed ales, pottery tent with raku firing, as well as plenty of local foods and produce, children’s activities and craft stalls.
*Non – members, includes park and garden admission
Adult £6.40, child £2.20, family £15.00
*NT members:adult £2 , child £1, family £5

Family Activity Back Packs - Available all year Wild Child
Discover the wild side of Ickworth with your family, bug pots, tree and animal identification packs and collectors box are just a few of the activities contained with in the back pack
Available from West Wing reception, £20 returnable deposit.
Park admission applies

The Ickworth Park and Walled Garden Family Trail - Available all year Wild Child
Follow this Trail and step back in time. Walk in to a deserted medieval village, pass a Norman church and discover what lies behind the 18th century walled gardens.
Available from the West Wing. £1 per Trail
Park admission applies

Monument of Folly –Available all year Treasure Forever
Watch our short film about Edwardian life at Ickworth.
Located in the Basement of the Rotunda
House, Park and Garden admission applies.

Tuesday 27th October 11-1pm or 2- 4pm
Kool Kites for Kids
Come along and join our kite making workshop. Design and create a kite from recycled materials and then fly it in Ickworth Park.
Recommended ages 4 to 11. Child £3.50, accompanying adults free. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Park admission applies. Booking essential on 01284 735 961

Saturday 31 October, 6.30 – 9.30pm
Hallowe’en Horror
An evening of ghouls and ghosts at Ickworth. Terrifying tours of the shadowy state rooms and spooky stories outside by candlelight. Plus spookily haunting fire displays outside! All children must be accompanied by an adult. West Wing open for hot drinks, soup and homemade cakes. BBQ outside.
Adult £9, child £7, family £28. No booking required

NOVEMBER

Sunday 23 November, 11am – 3.30pm
The Trees of Ickworth Tour & Lunch
In association with National Tree Week. Explore the history of Ickworth’s trees with our Head Forester, Head Gardener and the Trust’s Regional Archaeologist. The tour is followed by a scrumptious two-course hot buffet lunch.
£29. Includes admission to the park. Booking essential on 01284 769505. Please state dietary requirements when booking

Saturday 28, Sunday 29 November, 11am – 3.30pm
Christmas Swags Workshop
Join Head Gardener Sean Reid on this advanced workshop as you design your own swag fro your winter hearth All materials provided – please bring your own secateurs and gloves. Morning coffee and pastries, lunch and afternoon tea included.
£50. Includes admission to the park. Booking essential on 01284 769505

DECEMBER

Wednesday 2, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December 11am – 3.30pm
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Join Head Gardener Sean Reid at Ickworth’s festive wreath making workshop. Watch a demonstration, and then make your own wreath for your front door. All materials provided – please bring your own secateurs and gloves. Morning coffee and pastries, lunch and afternoon tea included.
£50. Includes admission to the park. Booking essential on 01284 769505

Thursday 17 & Friday 18 December, 5.00 - 7pm
A Tea Party with Father Christmas
Yummy cakes, sumptuous sandwiches, heartily warming hot chocolate and lovely lemonade. All of this and Father Christmas too bearing a special gift for you!
Don’t forget to bring your Christmas wish list!
£8.50 (adult ticket includes full tea, child ticket includes tea and gift). Includes admission to the park. Booking essential 01284 769505 CANCELLED

Sunday 20 December, 3 – 5pm
Theatre at Ickworth
Twas the Night Before Christmas
An adaptation by Distraction Theatre based on the and his generous offerings to two young sisters to enable them to marry the men of their dreams; this promises to be a for all the family.
Festive punch and mince pie on arrival
Takes place in the stunning West Wing Gallery. 01284735957. Please state dietary requirements when booking.
Adult £16.50 Child £8.00