Shadow's Snowy Return: A Magical Winter's Trail
Follow Shadow and his friends mischievous winter adventures through the grounds of Ickworth Estate and into the Italianate garden.
- Date
- 28th November 2026 - 3rd January 2027
- Time
- 10:00am - 4:30pm
About this event
Follow Shadow and his friends mischievous winter adventures through the grounds of Ickworth Estate and into the Italianate garden.
Story written by Bethan Davidson in collaboration with the National Trust, Ickworth Estate.
Accessibility
This trail takes along the drive from Porter's Lodge and then into the Italianate Garden. The path is solid along the drive and then largely wood chip in the Italianate Garden but it firm in most places. The trail route is suitable for mobility scooters, pushchairs and wheelchair users accompanied by a carer.
Meeting point
Follow the signs from the Welcome Point
Suitability for children
Designed with children in mind
What to bring and wear
This is an outdoor trail so wear warm clothing and suitable footwear.
Dogs
Sorry, assistance dogs only in the Italianate Garden.
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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About the Venue
A Georgian Italianate palace in an idyllic English landscape.
Ickworth's impressive Rotunda - a magnificent showcase commissioned 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 Huguenot 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.
Ickworth offers a delicious selection of food throughout the year. Whether you're coming just for a meal, or to make a whole day out our West Wing, Squash Court Cafe and Porter Lodge Cafe offer a mouth-watering choice of hot food, snacks and a great cup of coffee.
After a busy day enjoying our special place, make sure you find that special gift or memento of your visit. Browse our West Wing Gift Shop and Plant & Garden Shop, for seasonal and inspirational gifts.
Cycle Hub
Explore Ickworth Estate on two wheels! Our Cycle Hub is open daily throughout the school holidays for cycle hire, 10am to 4pm with last hire at 2pm. Hire starts from just £3 and you can hire for two hours or all day. Visit https://bit.ly/IckworthBikes for more details. Normal admission charges apply, free for National Trust members.
Dog Friendly
Dogs are welcome in the parkland, on woodland walks, the walled garden and at Porter’s Lodge café, which is the perfect place to start or finish your dog walk. There are tasty treats, plenty of hot and cold drinks, and of course water bowls with lots of shade for your furry friend. Please keep your dog on a lead at all times on the estate.
Only assistance dogs are allowed in the West Wing, house and Italianate garden.
