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
Little Horrors’ Mash
- Saturday 25th October, 4pm to 6pm
Join us for a frightfully fun Halloween disco & Fancy Dress Competition for little monsters aged 3-6yrs old!
Witchcraft in Leicestershire – Talk
- Thursday 30th October, 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Join us for a fascinating talk about the women accused of witchcraft in Leicestershire, including those involved in the Belvoir and Husbands Bosworth witch trials.
Candlelit Witch-Mark Tours
- Friday 31st October, 6pm to 8:30pm
Join us this All Hallows' Eve for an atmospheric tour of our ancient house.
Wreath Making Workshop
- Saturday 6th December to Sunday 7th December, 9:30am to 3pm
A fun and relaxed workshop to make and customise your own Christmas wreath
Christmas at the Manor
- Sunday 14th December, 11am to 3:30pm
Discover how Christmas was celebrated in times gone by!
Read more about 'Christmas at the Manor'
Candlelit Carolling
- Tuesday 16th December, 5pm to 8:30pm
Join us for an atmospheric evening tour through traditionally decorated rooms.