Summer Music in the Park
Enjoy some free music in the park at Ickworth Estate this May as the Bury St Edmunds Concert Band join us for an afternoon…
- Next Event
- 18th May 1:30pm
- Event Finishes
- 18th May 3:30pm

About this event
The Bury St Edmunds Concert Band are coming to Ickworth as part of their Summer Music in the Parks series, so grab a picnic blanket and enjoy the sunshine as the Concert Band perform songs to get you in the summer mood.
The concert will take place on the North Lawn in front of the Rotunda. There will be two sets of music, the first beginning at 13:30 for 45 minutes, there will then be a short break, and the second performance will start at 14:45 and run for 45 minutes.
There is no need to book for this event, but general estate admission charges apply, admission is free for National Trust members.
In the event of adverse weather this event will be cancelled to ensure the safety and wellbeing of visitors and performers.
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.
