Easter Bonnet Workshop
- Tuesday 15th April, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Celebrate Easter by having a bash at our bonnie bonnet workshop!
Meet the White Rabbit!
- Tuesday 22nd April, 1:30pm to 3:30pm
The White Rabbit’s tardiness has struck again, what with their watch being eggsactly 2 days late!
Plant Hunter’s Fair – May 2025
- Sunday 4th May, 10am to 4pm
One of our most popular events returns as we house the top plant nurseries that are sure to have something special for every garden.
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VE Day 80th Anniversary Commemoration Event
- Saturday 10th May, 10:30am to 3:30pm
Join us at the 1620s House and Garden for a special event as we commemorate the 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.
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Jacobean Crafts
- From: Saturday 11th October, 10:30am to 3:30pm
The Friends' Jacobean Craft group meets every month and showcases some of the needlecrafts of the time.
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Live Lute Music
- Sunday 18th May, 1:30pm to 4pm
Our resident Lutenist will be bringing melodic tunes to the 1620s House.
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Digby’s Designs Hunt
- Thursday 22nd May, All day
Search the grounds for ten famous family crests linked to Leicestershire to finish Mr Digby’s research.
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- Friday 23rd May, All day
Search the grounds for ten famous family crests linked to Leicestershire to finish Mr Digby’s research.
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- Saturday 24th May, All day
Search the grounds for ten famous family crests linked to Leicestershire to finish Mr Digby’s research.
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Team Falchion Medieval Group – Living History Weekend
- Saturday 24th May to Sunday 25th May, 10:30am to 3:30pm
Team Falchion Medieval Group will be camped at the 1620s House and Garden for a fun-filled Living History weekend this May half-term!
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- Sunday 25th May, All day
Search the grounds for ten famous family crests linked to Leicestershire to finish Mr Digby’s research.
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Fairy Foraging
- Tuesday 27th May, 11am to 3pm
Help the fairy find the ingredients she needs to complete the spell to make more fairy dust.