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  • Play in a Day! Play in a Day!

    Sunday 20th October, 9:30 am - 7:00 pm


    The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde… in a day! Help Chorus Theatre create a new version of this classic gothic horror story in just one day.

  • Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde- Play in a Day Audience Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde- Play in a Day Audience

    Sunday 20th October, 6:30 pm - 7:15 pm


    Join us from 6:30pm for a thrilling community theatre re-interpretation of this classic story.

  • Awesome Autumn Activities Awesome Autumn Activities

    Tuesday 22nd October, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm


    Join us for an exciting day of Autumn themed activities, games and crafts

  • White Witch Workshops:  Crafts, Cauldrons and Costumes White Witch Workshops: Crafts, Cauldrons and Costumes

    Wednesday 23rd October, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm


    Join the White Witch and her friends for some Halloween crafts and stories in our ancient manor.

  • Shivering Skeletons Hunt Shivering Skeletons Hunt

    Thursday 24th October - Sunday 27th October, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm


    It’s the 206th annual Shivering Skeleton convention and the skeletons have come to 1620’s for a ghoulishly good time.

  • 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.

  • Little Horror’s Mash Little Horror’s Mash

    Saturday 26th 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!

  • Monster’s Mash Monster’s Mash

    Sunday 27th October, 5:00 pm - 7:00 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.

  • Candlelit Witch-Mark Tours Candlelit Witch-Mark Tours

    Thursday 31st October, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm


    Join us this All Hallows’ Eve for an atmospheric tour of our ancient house.

  • Fawkes to Forks Afternoon Supper Fawkes to Forks Afternoon Supper

    Saturday 2nd November, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm


    Enjoy a delicious Supper with Bonfire Night themed food and a quiz about the Gunpowder Plot!

  • Gunpowder Plot Day Gunpowder Plot Day

    Sunday 3rd November, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm


    Join us for a fun day discovering the story behind the Gunpowder Plot in a house owned by the family of one of the plotters.

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

    Wednesday 13th November, 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.

  • Stir Up Sunday Stir Up Sunday

    Sunday 24th November, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm


    Begin Christmas the right way and learn how to make a traditional Christmas Pudding in our relaxed and beautiful Barn.

  • 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.

  • Brunch With Santa Brunch With Santa

    Sunday 1st December, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


    Enjoy a festive brunch with Santa in our beautifully decorated Barn.

  • Christmas Afternoon Tea Christmas Afternoon Tea

    Sunday 1st December, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm


    Begin the festive season with a Christmas themed Afternoon Tea

  • Upcycled Wreath Making Workshop Upcycled Wreath Making Workshop

    Thursday 5th December, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm


    Have a Green Christmas with this fun and relaxed workshop. Create your own unique Christmas wreath by using a variety of upcycled materials in the beautiful setting of our medieval Barn.

  • Prelude to Christmas Lute Concert Prelude to Christmas Lute Concert

    Friday 6th December, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm


    A concert of songs, music and poems for the Winter season.

  • Wreath Making Workshop Wreath Making Workshop

    Saturday 7th December - Sunday 8th December, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm


    A fun and relaxed workshop to make and customise your own Christmas wreath in the traditional surroundings of the medieval barn at The 1620s House & Garden.

  • Victorian Christmas Hamper Victorian Christmas Hamper

    Saturday 14th December, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm


    Join us for this fun festive workshop in which you will create handmade Victorian crafts to fill the perfect gift hamper – sure to make Christmas extra special this year.

  • Candlelit Christmas Tours Candlelit Christmas Tours

    Saturday 14th December, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm


    Join us this Christmas for an intimate candlelit tour around our traditionally decorated Manor House.

  • Christmas at the Manor Christmas at the Manor

    Sunday 15th December, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm


    Discover how Christmas was celebrated in times gone by!

  • Candlelit Carolling Candlelit Carolling

    Tuesday 17th December, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm


    Join us for an atmospheric evening House tour including music, carols, and a mummers play as you traverse through the traditionally decorated rooms of our Jacobean Manor. 

  • Children’s Christmas Hampers Children’s Christmas Hampers

    Saturday 21st December, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm


    Join us for this festive workshop to make the perfect hamper filled with Christmas crafts and treats.

  • Illuminated Christmas Carolling Illuminated Christmas Carolling

    Sunday 22nd December, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm


    Accompanied by Ibstock Brick Brass Band, we will be singing well-loved Christmas Carols to herald in the festive season.

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Ravenous: Barbara Villiers, Charles II's Most Infamous Mistress
Saturday 31st August    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join historian Andrea Zuvich as she talks about the life and loves of one of British history's most notorious women...
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.  
Hello Heritage Open Day
Sunday 15th September    
10:30 am - 4:00 pm
The 1620s House and Garden invites you to attend our Hello Heritage Open Day. Discover this Heritage gem located in the heart of Leicestershire.
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 [...]
End of Season Afternoon Tea
Saturday 28th September    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Enjoy a delightful afternoon tea in the beautiful setting of our barn as we celebrate our end of season.
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