Ickworth garden


The gardens at Ickworth were designed to reflect the Italianate nature of the remarkable late 18th century house commissioned by Frederick Augustus Hervey, the extraordinary 4th Earl of Bristol. Heavily wooded garden with yews, evergreen oak and box and paths giving vistas of the house´s central rotunda from various points. The garden includes some uncommon trees including a Koelreuteria paniculata from China. There is a Silver Garden, hidden among the trees, an eerie Victorian `Stumpery´, with upturned tree trunks waving their roots in the air, Edwardian-style borders and a terrace walk to the rear of the house. The surrounding park contains some of the best examples on ancient specimen trees including oak, beech and hornbeam.

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Ickworth,
The Rotunda,
Horringer,
Bury St Edmunds,
Suffolk
IP29 5QE

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Information on Ickworth garden, The Rotunda, Horringer, Bury St Edmunds

Opening Times: Garden: 1-14 Mar, Fri-Tue 11:00-16:00, 15 Mar to 2 Nov, Daily 10:00-17:00, 3 Nov to 31 Jan 09, Fri to Tue 11:00-16:00. Park: All year, Daily 08:00-20:00.
Admission: NT Members Free. See NT website for admission prices.
Location: In the village of Horringer, on the A143, two miles wouth of Bury St Edmunds and is signposted from the A14.
Facilities: Coaches Welcome,  Limited Disabled Access,  Child Friendly,  Dogs on leads,  Gift Shop,  Guided Tours (restrictions may apply),  Light Refreshments,  Restaurant,  Toilet Facilities,  Parking Availability
Parkland / Woodland Acreage: 1800