Ickworth House, Neoclassical mansion in Bury St Edmunds, England.
Ickworth House is a neoclassical mansion in Suffolk featuring a distinctive central rotunda and two side pavilions connected by wings. The building contains sumptuously decorated interior rooms filled with fine furniture and valuable art objects throughout.
Frederick Hervey, the 4th Earl of Bristol and Bishop of Derry, commissioned Italian architect Antonio Asprucci to design this classical mansion between 1795 and 1829. The estate was later transferred to the National Trust by the family and is now open to the public.
The mansion displays an extensive collection of European art, including paintings by Velázquez, Titian, and portraits by Gainsborough and Reynolds within its grand halls.
The grounds are easily explored on foot with marked walking paths throughout the extensive parkland and plenty of rest spots available. Access to certain areas of the mansion may vary depending on season and weather conditions, so it helps to check ahead.
In the park stands the Tea Party Oak, one of Suffolk's oldest trees with an estimated age of around 800 years, growing long before the house was built. This ancient tree is now a favorite spot visitors seek out while exploring the grounds.
Location: Ickworth
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Fee: Yes
Operator: National Trust
Part of: National Trust
Address: The Rotunda, Ickworth, Bury St Edmunds IP29 5QE
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/ickworth
GPS coordinates: 52.22028,0.65688
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:00
Suffolk encompasses a notable array of sites that reflect the history of Britain, from the Middle Ages to World War II. The Norman fortresses of Framlingham and Eye, built in the 12th century, sit alongside Tudor residences like Kentwell Hall in Long Melford, while religious buildings such as St. Edmundsbury Cathedral and Leiston Abbey illustrate the region's medieval architecture. Local museums highlight lesser-known parts of history: Bawdsey Radar Museum documents military research that shaped British defense systems, and the Halesworth Airfield Memorial Museum preserves memories of aerial operations from 1943 to 1945. The Suffolk coast offers a variety of natural and heritage landscapes. Dunwich Heath features heathlands and beaches suitable for birdwatching, whereas sites like Pin Mill and Landguard Fort recall the maritime and defensive roles of this coast facing the North Sea. John Constable’s paintings have immortalized places like Flatford Mill in East Bergholt, shaping the visual identity of this English landscape. Estates such as Ickworth House in Bury St Edmunds and Easton Farm complete this panorama, revealing Georgian lifestyles and traditional agricultural practices of the county.
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