Suffolk Craft Society Exhibition
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About this event
This year, Suffolk Craft Society delves into the remarkable legacy of the Hervey family—an aristocratic lineage rooted in the Suffolk countryside yet reaching far beyond its borders. From their ancestral home at Ickworth to their storied travels across Europe and beyond, the Hervey family left an enduring mark not only on the places they visited but on the wider cultural landscape. This exhibition invites visitors to explore the global influence of the Herveys and to discover how their time abroad continues to shape the character and experience of the Ickworth Estate today.
Suffolk Craft Society invite you to embark on your own Grand Tour through their latest exhibition, tracing the footsteps of this extraordinary family and discovering how their global encounters left a lasting impression on the Ickworth Estate. Their fascination with art, architecture, and culture shaped not only their collections but also inspired generations of makers, artists, and collectors alike.
Presented in partnership with the National Trust, our exhibition takes place at the magnificent Ickworth Estate—an architectural gem and a monument to the Hervey family’s vision of beauty and worldliness. With its neoclassical elegance and expansive parklands, this magnificent setting provides an ideal backdrop for celebrating the exceptional talents of today’s artisans. A selection of the artists joining the Society at Ickworth this year can b found at the link above.
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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.
