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  • 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.

  • Haunted Heritage Presents: Stories of Hauntings and the Paranormal Haunted Heritage Presents: Stories of Hauntings and the Paranormal

    Saturday 20th July, 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm


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

  • 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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Gin Tasting Evening
Friday 2nd December    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join Locksley Distilling Company for a delightful evening of gin and spirits tasting, and learn about the history of gin and distilling. Finish off the night with delicious craft spirit samples made by Locksley Distilling and an opportunity to stock up on drinks for Christmas! 
SOLD OUT - Wreath Making Workshop
Tuesday 6th December    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A fun and relaxed workshop to make and customise your own Christmas wreath in the nostalgic surroundings of the medieval barn at The 1620s House & Garden.
10 Dec
Saturday 10th December    
9:30 am - 3:30 pm
A fun and relaxed workshop to make and customise your own Christmas wreath in the nostalgic surroundings of the medieval barn at The 1620s House & Garden.
Christmas at the Manor
Sunday 11th December    
11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Discover the joys (and chores) of Christmas in days gone by at this delightful festive event.
15 Dec
Thursday 15th December    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A fun and relaxed workshop to make and customise your own Christmas wreath in the nostalgic surroundings of the medieval barn at The 1620s House & Garden.
SOLD OUT - Candlelit Carolling
Friday 16th December    
5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us for this festive treat as we sing our way around the ancient house in the atmospheric dark of the evening.
Children's Christmas Hamper
Saturday 17th December    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for this fun & festive workshop in which kids will create the perfect handmade gift hamper. They’ll be making seasonal crafts and treats.
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