National Trust - Ickworth Estate

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Inkworth Estate

 

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 .

For 200 years, the Hervey family added to the treasures inside and out, also creating the earliest Italianate garden in England.

 

The First World War (1914–1918) affected communities in every town and village across the British Isles ,Ickworth House was not requisitioned by the military. However, the estate was used for training purposes and featured two firing ranges.As with the rest of the country, the estate and village suffered from the social and economic impact of the war. The biggest everyday issue was the rationing of food.

 

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.Then stop off at one of the cafés to get a bite to eat and treat yourself in one of their shops.

 

Prices:

> Adult £27.00

> Senior: £27.00

 

*Admission cost applies on the day for non National Trust members* Price for 2025 TBC 

 

*Free Entry with Valid National Trust Membership*

 

 

Joining Points – Route Code A

07:04 – Weoley Castle Square

07:06 – Selly Oak

07:10 – Bournville Green

07:14 – Cotteridge Church

07:18 – Bunbury Road

07:22 – Northfield High Street

07:28 – Longbridge(Technology Park)

07:34 – Rubery Great Park

07:41 – Woodgate Shops (Wood Lane)

07:43 – Woodgate Service Station

07:45 – Kent Road, Manor Vets

07:47 – Kent Road, Stag & Three Horseshoes

07:53 – Blackheath

08:00 – Halesowen

 

See 'Pick-up Points' above for map of exact pick-up locations and times.

 

*Images supplied by nationaltrustimages-special thanks and commissioned by

Nationaltrustimages- thanks to Gary Goshan,Chris Jonas,Mark Wigmore and Nick Meers*

 

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