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  • Plant Hunter’s Fair Plant Hunter’s Fair

    Sunday 21st April, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm


    One of our most popular events returns as we house the top plant nurseries that are sure to have something special for every garden.

  • Haunted Heritage Presents: Psychic Table Night Haunted Heritage Presents: Psychic Table Night

    Wednesday 8th May, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm


    The 1620s House & Garden is excited to host the team from Haunted Heritage Paranormal Events, Leicestershire’s most recognised historic ghost events company.

  • Live Lute Music at the 1620’s House Live Lute Music at the 1620’s House

    Saturday 11th May, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm


    Our resident Lutenist, Nick Gravestock, will entertain guests in the Great Chamber with melodic tunes. Listen to music of times gone by on a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar.  

  • Haunted Heritage presents: 1620s House Ghost Hunt Haunted Heritage presents: 1620s House Ghost Hunt

    Saturday 11th May - Sunday 12th May, 8:30 pm - 1:30 am


    GHOST HUNT! The 1620s House & Garden is excited to host the team from Haunted Heritage Paranormal Events, Leicestershire’s most recognised historic ghost events company.

  • Ayres and Graces Presents: Now What is Love? Ayres and Graces Presents: Now What is Love?

    Friday 17th May, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


    Join Ayres and Graces as they present: ‘Now What is Love?’ – a delightful concert featuring a range of Lute songs centred around the theme of love.

  • Chorus Theatre Presents: Red Riding Hood – Outdoor Theatre Chorus Theatre Presents: Red Riding Hood – Outdoor Theatre

    Sunday 26th May, 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm


    Chorus Theatre present a brand-new interactive storytelling show with music, songs, puppetry and a big bad wolf!

  • Teddy Bear’s Picnic Teddy Bear’s Picnic

    Tuesday 28th May, 10:30 am - 3:00 pm


    If you come down to our House and Garden today you’re in for a big surprise…

  • Fantastic Folklore Hunt Fantastic Folklore Hunt

    Thursday 30th May - Sunday 2nd June, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm


    Mrs Digby is trying to read her children a bedtime story.

  • Live Lute Music at the 1620’s House Live Lute Music at the 1620’s House

    Sunday 16th June, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm


    Our resident Lutenist, Nick Gravestock, will entertain guests in the Great Chamber with melodic tunes. Listen to music of times gone by on a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar.  

  • Historic Building Mythbusting – James Wright Talk Historic Building Mythbusting – James Wright Talk

    Sunday 23rd June, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm


    Go to any ancient building and there will be interesting, exciting, and romantic stories presented to the visitor. In this talk, archaeologist James Wright will explain the development of such myths and investigate the underlying truths behind them.

  • Haunted Heritage Presents: Psychic Table Night Haunted Heritage Presents: Psychic Table Night

    Friday 12th July, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm


    The 1620s House & Garden is excited to host the team from Haunted Heritage Paranormal Events, Leicestershire’s most recognised historic ghost events company.

  • Live Lute Music at the 1620’s House Live Lute Music at the 1620’s House

    Sunday 14th July, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm


    Our resident Lutenist, Nick Gravestock, will entertain guests in the Great Chamber with melodic tunes. Listen to music of times gone by on a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar.  

  • The Lachrimae Consort – An Entertainment of Elizabethan Music The Lachrimae Consort – An Entertainment of Elizabethan Music

    Friday 19th July, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


    The Lachrimae Consort returns with a wonderful evening programme which includes instrumental music and songs from the time of Queen Elizabeth and Shakespeare.

  • The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle – Open Air Theatre The Adventures of Doctor Dolittle – Open Air Theatre

    Friday 26th July, 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm


    Hugh Lofting’s timeless classic celebrates the power of empathy and inspires audiences young and old to see the world through the eyes of animals. This funny, exciting family musical is performed with flair and wit by Illyria in the great…

  • Live Lute Music at the 1620’s House Live Lute Music at the 1620’s House

    Sunday 4th August, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm


    Our resident Lutenist, Nick Gravestock, will entertain guests in the Great Chamber with melodic tunes. Listen to music of times gone by on a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar.  

  • Haunted Heritage presents: 1620s House Ghost Hunt Haunted Heritage presents: 1620s House Ghost Hunt

    Saturday 10th August - Sunday 11th August, 8:30 pm - 1:30 am


    GHOST HUNT! The 1620s House & Garden is excited to host the team from Haunted Heritage Paranormal Events, Leicestershire’s most recognised historic ghost events company.

  • The Hound of the Baskervilles – Open Air Theatre The Hound of the Baskervilles – Open Air Theatre

    Wednesday 14th August, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm


    Mystery and intrigue reach new heights as the legendary detective duo navigates the treacherous moors and the enigmatic curse that haunts the Baskerville family. Performed in the great outdoors by Illyria, prepare for an unforgettable evening of mystery, intrigue and…

  • Live Lute Music at the 1620’s House Live Lute Music at the 1620’s House

    Sunday 1st September, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm


    Our resident Lutenist, Nick Gravestock, will entertain guests in the Great Chamber with melodic tunes. Listen to music of times gone by on a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar.  

  • Haunted Heritage Presents: Psychic Table Night Haunted Heritage Presents: Psychic Table Night

    Wednesday 25th September, 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm


    The 1620s House & Garden is excited to host the team from Haunted Heritage Paranormal Events, Leicestershire’s most recognised historic ghost events company. If you are looking for a friendly, relaxing, social evening out, this would be an ideal event…

  • Haunted Heritage presents: 1620s House Ghost Hunt Haunted Heritage presents: 1620s House Ghost Hunt

    Friday 25th October - Saturday 26th October, 8:00 pm - 1:00 am


    GHOST HUNT! The 1620s House & Garden is excited to host the team from Haunted Heritage Paranormal Events, Leicestershire’s most recognised historic ghost events company.

  • Live Lute Music at the 1620’s House Live Lute Music at the 1620’s House

    Sunday 27th October, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm


    Our resident Lutenist, Nick Gravestock, will entertain guests in the Great Chamber with melodic tunes. Listen to music of times gone by on a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar.  

  • Haunted Heritage presents: 1620s House Ghost Hunt Haunted Heritage presents: 1620s House Ghost Hunt

    Saturday 30th November - Sunday 1st December, 8:00 pm - 1:00 am


    GHOST HUNT! The 1620s House & Garden is excited to host the team from Haunted Heritage Paranormal Events, Leicestershire’s most recognised historic ghost events company.

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Our resident Lutenist, Nick Gravestock, will return in period attire this season to entertain us in the Great Chamber with the melodic tunes of a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar.  

This is included in the normal admission price to the site.

 

 

 

 

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