Become a 1620s House Volunteer – Open Day

Friday 24th March, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm.

Become a 1620s House Volunteer - Open Day

Can you help bring the 1620s House to life?

Volunteer with our 1620s House interpretation team and welcome our visitors, tell them about the history of the house and the fascinating objects within it, have a go at a range of period crafts, pastimes and chores!

To find out more about this exciting opportunity book onto our open day;

Call: 0116 3050552
Email: nicola.seika@leics.gov.uk
Visit www.leicestershire.gov.uk/volunteering

If you’re not able to make this date there will be another opportunity on Sunday 9th April between 2.00 and 4.00 pm 

If you’re interested in volunteering in the gardens there is an Open Day on Wednesday 29th March – click here for details

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