If you would prefer to join us as an audience member for Play in a Day, then the show is free of charge (although we might do a collection so bring some spare cash!). Start time is 6.30pm but the café will be open prior to this from 6.00pm. The performance is planned to take place outdoors at the House and maybe outside in the Gardens (weather dependent), so please bring suitable clothing (and a fold-up chair if you have one!). If it’s raining then we’ll retreat inside for the show!
The running time of the performance will be approximately 30 minutes followed by a short (15 minutes)post-show chat with the cast and director after the show.
Please pre-book your free ticket here so that we have an idea of numbers attending.
More events at the 1620s House
Famous Shipwrecks Hunt
- Thursday 27th August to Monday 31st August, All day
Search our site for ten hidden famous shipwrecks
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Live Lute Music
- Sunday 30th August, 1:30pm to 4pm
Our resident Lutenist will be bringing the melodic tunes of a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar to the 1620s House.
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Hello Heritage Open Day 2026
- Saturday 19th September, 10:30am to 4:30pm
The 1620s House and Garden invites you to attend our Hello Heritage Open Day. Discover this Heritage gem located in the heart of Leicestershire.
Read more about 'Hello Heritage Open Day 2026'Live Lute Music
- Saturday 19th September, 1:30pm to 4pm
Our resident Lutenist will be bringing the melodic tunes of a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar to the 1620s House.
Read more about 'Live Lute Music'
The Buildings Archaeologist – Discovering the Secrets of Britain’s Ancient Buildings
- Saturday 10th October, 2:30pm to 3:30pm
This talk will look at the ways in which ancient buildings have been studied and conserved, the puzzling ways that some buildings became listed whereas others were overlooked