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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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Lute Recital
Saturday 1st October    
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Nick Gravestock will be playing a combination of a replica 1583 lute and a renaissance guitar dressed in authentic reproduction costume of the late Elizabethan period, in the Great Chamber at the 1620s House & Garden.
Funky Familiars
Monday 17th October    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Join us for a frightfully fun time at the 1620s House and Garden. Paint your own Cat Chalkboard, make a funky witches Cauldron,  a bat  and join in our spooktacular witching trail around our site.
Pumpkin Plotters Hunt
Thursday 20th October - Friday 21st October    
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Pumpkin Catesby and friends have taken up residence in our Gardens...we're worried they may be plotting an explosive scheme! Help us find them all and put a stop to their pyrotechnic plan. Your efforts will be rewarded.
Pumpkin Plotters Hunt
Friday 21st October - Saturday 22nd October    
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Pumpkin Catesby and friends have taken up residence in our Gardens...we're worried they may be plotting an explosive scheme! Help us find them all and put a stop to their pyrotechnic plan. Your efforts will be rewarded.
Pumpkin Plotters Hunt
Saturday 22nd October - Sunday 23rd October    
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Pumpkin Catesby and friends have taken up residence in our Gardens...we're worried they may be plotting an explosive scheme! Help us find them all and put a stop to their pyrotechnic plan. Your efforts will be rewarded.
22 Oct
Saturday 22nd October    
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Join us for this fairy-nomenal workshop, in which you'll create your own wire fairy ornament. Let your creativity shine and shape it into a wonderful wired decoration. In this unique and creative session, you will be provided with the wire and equipment required to make your own creation.
Pumpkin Plotters Hunt
Sunday 23rd October - Monday 24th October    
10:30 am - 4:30 pm
Pumpkin Catesby and friends have taken up residence in our Gardens...we're worried they may be plotting an explosive scheme! Help us find them all and put a stop to their pyrotechnic plan. Your efforts will be rewarded.
29 Oct
Saturday 29th October    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Calling all ghosties, ghoulies and short leggedy beasties....come down to the ancient barn at the 1620s House and Garden for a rave from the grave! This event is suitable for 7 - 12yrs.
30 Oct
Sunday 30th October    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us for a frightfully fun Halloween disco & Fancy Dress Competition for little monsters aged 3-6yrs old!
31 Oct
Monday 31st October    
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us this All Hallows' Eve for an atmospheric tour of our ancient house. Learn about beliefs & superstitions of old and witness a collection of varying marks made to protect the house from evil spirits.
Gunpowder Plot Day
Sunday 6th November    
11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Join us in a fun day discovering the story behind the Gunpowder Plot in a house owned by the family of one of the plotters.
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Funky Familiars
17 Oct 22
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