Event Locations: The Ickworth

Head into Bury St Edmunds for a charming piece of family theatre this October half term. Red Robin’s Winter Song comes to the beautiful Theatre Royal for one day only, offering an easy indoor adventure when little legs need a rest from all those … Read more

Go behind the scenes at Ickworth and discover what life was really like for the servants who kept this extraordinary house running. This guided tour heads below stairs to uncover stories from the kitchens, corridors and working spaces, offering … Read more

Step inside the Rotunda and discover some of the extraordinary things collected by the Hervey family over the centuries. From a fan once belonging to Marie Antoinette to Italian masters and books older than Henry VIII, this new exhibition tells … Read more

Meet the Dragon Whisperer and her magical dragons in this joyfully interactive family show from Jellyfish Theatre. Set on a colourful retro caravan, The Dragon Wagon is packed with puppetry, music, laughter and plenty of imagination. Created … Read more

Enjoy Shakespeare under the open sky as The Pantaloons bring their playful take on Twelfth Night to life. Expect mistaken identities, mischief, live music and plenty of audience participation in this family-friendly outdoor theatre performance. … Read more

Take in the beauty of Ickworth Estate at your own pace with the Trust10 Trail Run, a relaxed monthly running event through historic Suffolk parkland. Held on the fourth Sunday of every month, this friendly 10K route loops through scenic trails … Read more

Long summer days are made for adventure at Ickworth Estate, where the beautiful Walled Garden transforms into a playful outdoor world for families to explore together. This year’s Summer of Play invites children to climb, create, imagine and … Read more

Spend a summer evening beneath the stars as Bury St Edmunds Concert Band brings the magic of the movies to the beautiful grounds of Ickworth House. Set within the Italianate Garden on the Orangery Terrace, this open-air concert features a … Read more

Bury St Edmunds sparkles into the festive season with its much-loved Christmas Lights Event on Thursday 19th November 2026. As dusk falls across the town centre, Cornhill and the Buttermarket will glow with twinkling lights, festive stalls and … Read more

Bury St Edmunds welcomes back its much-loved Spring Fayre this late May bank holiday, bringing two days of relaxed family fun to the heart of town on Sunday 24th and Monday 25th May 2026. The ever-popular pop-up beach returns to Cornhill, … Read more