Summary
Did you ever wonder about the history of the twelve days of Christmas? Or did you know that in Jacobean England gifts were given on New Year’s Day?
Our manor house has been decorated in traditional greenery and the yule log is ready for the fire.
Join us this December for an intimate candlelit tour around our House, led by one of our passionate volunteers, to discover the secrets of 17th Century Christmas traditions and how the Digby family would have spent the festive period.
There are four sessions running:
- 6pm-7pm
- 6.30pm- 7.30pm
- 7pm-7.30pm
- 7.30pm-8.30pm
Pre-booking is essential.
Tickets are £7 and are available here or by calling 01455 290429 between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm
More events at the 1620s House
Plant Hunter’s Fair – May 2026
- Sunday 3rd May, 10am to 4pm
One of our most popular events returns this May as we house the top plant nurseries that are sure to have something special for every garden.
Teddy Bear’s Picnic
- Tuesday 26th May, 11am to 3pm
Ruffle the Rail Dog has come to the 1620s for some pawsome storytelling, activities and crafts!
Pen and Watercolour Workshop
- Tuesday 2nd June, 10am to 1pm
Learn different pen drawing techniques and ‘dry’ watercolour painting to create your own botanical artwork using flowers and foliage from our 17th Century gardens as inspiration.
Baroness Bolsover’s Afternoon Tea and Talk
- Sunday 14th June, 5pm to 8pm
Baroness Bolsover presents a bespoke Afternoon Tea experience as she demonstrates the DO'S and DON'TS of Afternoon Tea Etiquette.
The Three Musketeers – Outdoor Theatre
- Sunday 16th August, 7pm to 9:30pm
All for One - and One for All! Illyria’s The Three Musketeers promises to be more dazzling than ever!