1620S House & Garden At Donington Le Heath, Leicestershire, Uk
About 1620S House & Garden At Donington Le Heath, Leicestershire, Uk
This rare and beautiful house is a surviving example of a family home built in the 13th century and then modernised in 1618.
1620S House & Garden At Donington Le Heath, Leicestershire, Uk Description
Based in a Medieval Manor site dating back to 1280, The 1620s House and Garden has a fascinating history and was owned by one of the Gunpowder Plotters!
The 1620s House at Donington le Heath is a surviving example of a family home built around seven hundred years ago and modernised with new windows, roof and fireplaces in 1618. The site is currently being refurbished as a fully furnished family home from the 1620s.
Surrounding the House, are period gardens and woodland planted as part of the development of the National Forest. The gardens, re-created in a 17th century style, include flower and herb gardens, an ornamental maze and an orchard. The Old Barn Team Room will be open from 11. 00 am – 4. 00 pm during site open season, serving home baked cakes, soup and sandwiches and a range of hot and cold drinks. Look out for our programme of great family events, which cover a wide range of subjects over the year
The site is currently only open on Special Event Days please see our website for details
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The next event at The 1620s House & Garden is The 12 Days of Christmas on Sunday 9th December, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Explore the 1620s House as it is prepared for the Digby family to celebrate the full twelve days of Christmas.
... Have fun with children’s crafts and trail.
Join in with period carols and a “Mummers” play
FREE car parking
For further details visit http://ow.ly/6mo430mLDBE
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Don't miss our Christmas Fayre at The 1620s House & Garden today between 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Come and join us in our beautiful gardens and Tithe Barn for a delightful Christmas Fayre. Artisan & craft stalls Food & drink... Free entry Free parking
To find out more visit http://ow.ly/R8lt30mGlu6
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Don't miss our Christmas Fayre at The 1620s House & Garden tomorrow between 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Come and join us in our beautiful gardens and Tithe Barn for a delightful Christmas Fayre. Artisan & craft stalls Food & drink... Free entry Free parking
To find out more visit http://ow.ly/R8lt30mGlu6
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Don't miss The 12 Days of Christmas Event at The 1620s House & Gardens
Explore the 1620s House as it is prepared for the Digby family to celebrate the full twelve days of Christmas.
Have fun with children’s crafts and trail.
... Join in with period carols and a “Mummers” play
FREE car parking
For further details visit http://ow.ly/sqba30mLDt3
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Don't miss our Christmas Fayre at The 1620s House & Garden on Sunday 2nd December, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Come and join us in our beautiful gardens and Tithe Barn for a delightful Christmas Fayre. Artisan & craft stalls Food & drink... Free entry Free parking
To find out more visit http://ow.ly/R8lt30mGlu6
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The next Paranormal Investigation at The 1620s House & Garden run by our colleagues from Haunted Heritage is on Saturday 1st December - Sunday 2nd December, 8:00 pm - 1:00 am.
To book tickets visit http://ow.ly/betv30mD36X
Barn Tea Room at The 1620s House & Garden will be open today from 11:00 am - 3:30 pm.
The Barn Tea Room will be serving refreshments, including soup and home-made cakes, every Thursday from 18th October through to 13th December.
Admission to the 1620s gardens and tea room will be free on these days.
Barn Tea Room at The 1620s House & Garden will be open tomorrow from 11:00 am - 3:30 pm.
The Barn Tea Room will be serving refreshments, including soup and home-made cakes, every Thursday from 18th October through to 13th December.
Admission to the 1620s gardens and tea room will be free on these days.
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Don't miss our Christmas Fayre at The 1620s House & Garden on Sunday 2nd December, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Come and join us in our beautiful gardens and Tithe Barn for a delightful Christmas Fayre. Artisan & craft stalls Food & drink... Free entry Free parking
To find out more visit http://ow.ly/R8lt30mGlu6
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Today at The 1620s House & Garden we welcomed pupils, staff & helpers from All Saints C of E Primary and hope they enjoyed the In the Shadow of the Gunpowder Plot session.
To get a flavour of our learning offer go to http://ow.ly/p9eL30mKlVg
The next Paranormal Investigation run by our colleagues from Haunted Heritage at The 1620s House & Garden is on Saturday 1st December - Sunday 2nd December, 8:00 pm - 1:00 am.
For further details & tickets visit http://ow.ly/D1VG30mGlU3
Don't miss our "12 Days of Christmas" event at The 1620s House & Garden on Sunday 9th December, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm.
Explore the 1620s House as it is prepared for the Digby family to celebrate the full twelve days of Christmas.
Have fun with children’s crafts and trail.
... Join in with period carols and a “Mummers” play
FREE car parking
Normal admission charges plus a £2.00 uplift
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Today at The 1620s House & Garden we welcomed pupils, staff & helpers from All Saints C of E Primary and hope they enjoyed the In the Shadow of the Gunpowder Plot session. To get a flavour of our learning offer go to http://ow.ly/p9eL30mKlVg
Barn Tea Room Open at The 1620s House & Garden is next open on Thursday 29th November from 11:00 am - 3:30 pm.
To find out more visit http://ow.ly/Rxym30mfsWU
The next event at The 1620s House & Garden is our Christmas Fayre on Sunday 2nd December, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Come and join us in our beautiful gardens and Tithe Barn for a delightful Christmas Fayre.
Artisan & craft stalls... Food & drink Free entry Free parking
To find out more visit http://ow.ly/R8lt30mGlu6
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The Barn Tea Room will be serving refreshments, including soup and home-made cakes, from 11:00 am- 3:30 pm every Thursday from 25th October through to 13th December.
Admission to the 1620s gardens and tea room will be FREE on these days.
Car parking is also FREE.
... We look forward to giving you a warm welcome
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brilliant place to visit,price was very reasonable and the ticket lasts for 12 months,the guides were very informative,they even had king Richard the thirds bed there,the gardens were pleasant and the cafe sold home made cakes that were devine,well worth a visit.
Wonderful buildings and exhibits with a very dedicated staff and guides. The catering was very good too
What a lovely little gem . lived nearby all my life and never been until yesterday . enjoyed every minute . lavendet cake is a must try . yummy
Went on a girly weekend and decided to find somewhere local to visit for the day on our way back. We found a brochure in our cabin for this place, and what a great day we had. It was only £5 per adult to get in (£2 extra if there is a event on) also your ticket is valid for a year so can return as many times as you like free of charge. The house was so pretty and from the moment we walked in there was a guide (Bryan) there that offered to show us around and explain things and he was very helpful. There were written cards all around the house in each room to give you some more information about who lived there and what happened in each room, and you could try on costumes and have a rummage around with all the old artifacts that were placed around. The gardens are lovely with each plant explaining what they were used for and at the back of the house there was a cafe with lovely friendly staff, and a who made us a great pork, stuffing and apple sauce cob, the house is not huge so you would probably only spend a few hours there, but we enjoyed it very much. They also had a some tents outside where people dressed up from the 1600's and did a show and tell which was quite interesting however we did get there a bit later in the day so missed the cooking. Would recommend for a day out with or without the kids �
Well worth a visit this is are 5 time , Lovely ladies who work there .
We only found this place recently and attended a children's pirate event. Today we were back again for the bear hunt. What a beautiful and brilliant place this is. We all love it here.
Visited yesterday. Wonderful house, really pleasant and informative staff.
Visited today to watch the Gunpowder plot, absolutely brilliant, bought the whole thing to life. Top notch re-enactment, very professionally delivered. Changes to the house really make a difference as visited a few years ago before these had taken place. Gardens would be delightful in the spring and summer although wrong time of year to see them at their best, but still nice on a crisp sunny day in November. Tea room is lovely and rustic with plenty to choose from. All in all will definitely be visiting again especially as the admission price includes 1 years membership allowing free entry for a year on a none event day
The house is a gem of a building. The staff will do their best to answer any questions you have.The history is explained on a free to use listening guide. Families can picnic in the grounds and play hide and seek around the hedges and trees. Kids love the maze. Smell the herbs! Read in a quiet corner. Imagine yourself lord or lady. See the four poster bed. Turn the cooking spit. I volunteer here sometimes, and look forward to seeing some of you after the reopening.
Really interesting little house, the admission price is reasonable and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Cafe food was good and priced fairly. Thanks for an enjoyable time.
My children love it down here and since it opened beginning of the season been down about 5 times! Cake is gorgeous, lovely to sit outside and enjoy the garden. Staff are lovely and friendly, and we happily spend a couple of hours down here
My 5yr son & myself visited today for the mornings "pirate day" dress up session, it was our first visit ever to this house. Wow, what a day, i very nearly changed my mind about coming due to the drizzly rain but boy am i glad i did. The staff/volunteers were all friendly and willing to help, & those that were part of theme in costume, looked fantastic & were superb in their roles, every one of them, engaging with every child! The activities were fun from pirate weapon tales to sword fighting & real canon/musket firing! I cannot thank you enough for making a little boys day with such a wonderful experience he was smiling all the time. We paid £11.45 for our tickets which are 12mth admissions to these lovely house & grounds, we will return many times and especially looking forward to the "were on a bear hunt" theme day. xx
Lovely historic building with beautiful well maintained grounds. However the staff are the real asset, so friendly and helpful. Accompanied by my daughter and grandson we had a marvellously enjoyable and happy experience. Our thanks to you all who help and volunteer.
I used to do the viking reenactment here and it's such of a lovely place and I loved the fact that they put on lots of activities for people to try including some of the games they would have played back then. The cafe was always really nice and also the staff were very friendly and helpful. Thank you �
I have visited this hidden gem twice now with my two little boys. Once during the summer for the pirate event and yesterday for the Children's Halloween party. Both events were brilliant!! Myself and my two boys loved both events - great fun, very well organised and ran by friendly volunteers!! We will definitely be returning!! X
How nice to be somewhere where you can open cupboards, touch things and have such a helpful informative guide! A+ star
Had a lovely morning at the Manor House,Talk's were very interesting and informative gave an insight into life in them days , everyone we spoke to was friendly and helpful, Excellent Tea room serving some Homemade and Homegrown refreshments,Definitely going back in the New Year.
Great place. Not only in the day or in the summer time for a visit but if your interested in the paranormal haunted heritage undertake investications. Check out their web page. Fantastic place what ever you do.
A little gem.. Guided tour was very informative. Lovely food in the cafe. Would highly recommend this place.
brilliant place to visit,price was very reasonable and the ticket lasts for 12 months,the guides were very informative,they even had king Richard the thirds bed there,the gardens were pleasant and the cafe sold home made cakes that were devine,well worth a visit.
Wonderful buildings and exhibits with a very dedicated staff and guides. The catering was very good too
What a lovely little gem . lived nearby all my life and never been until yesterday . enjoyed every minute . lavendet cake is a must try . yummy
Went on a girly weekend and decided to find somewhere local to visit for the day on our way back. We found a brochure in our cabin for this place, and what a great day we had. It was only £5 per adult to get in (£2 extra if there is a event on) also your ticket is valid for a year so can return as many times as you like free of charge. The house was so pretty and from the moment we walked in there was a guide (Bryan) there that offered to show us around and explain things and he was very helpful. There were written cards all around the house in each room to give you some more information about who lived there and what happened in each room, and you could try on costumes and have a rummage around with all the old artifacts that were placed around. The gardens are lovely with each plant explaining what they were used for and at the back of the house there was a cafe with lovely friendly staff, and a who made us a great pork, stuffing and apple sauce cob, the house is not huge so you would probably only spend a few hours there, but we enjoyed it very much. They also had a some tents outside where people dressed up from the 1600's and did a show and tell which was quite interesting however we did get there a bit later in the day so missed the cooking. Would recommend for a day out with or without the kids �
Well worth a visit this is are 5 time , Lovely ladies who work there .
We only found this place recently and attended a children's pirate event. Today we were back again for the bear hunt. What a beautiful and brilliant place this is. We all love it here.
Visited yesterday. Wonderful house, really pleasant and informative staff.
Visited today to watch the Gunpowder plot, absolutely brilliant, bought the whole thing to life. Top notch re-enactment, very professionally delivered. Changes to the house really make a difference as visited a few years ago before these had taken place. Gardens would be delightful in the spring and summer although wrong time of year to see them at their best, but still nice on a crisp sunny day in November. Tea room is lovely and rustic with plenty to choose from. All in all will definitely be visiting again especially as the admission price includes 1 years membership allowing free entry for a year on a none event day
The house is a gem of a building. The staff will do their best to answer any questions you have.The history is explained on a free to use listening guide. Families can picnic in the grounds and play hide and seek around the hedges and trees. Kids love the maze. Smell the herbs! Read in a quiet corner. Imagine yourself lord or lady. See the four poster bed. Turn the cooking spit. I volunteer here sometimes, and look forward to seeing some of you after the reopening.
Really interesting little house, the admission price is reasonable and the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Cafe food was good and priced fairly. Thanks for an enjoyable time.
My children love it down here and since it opened beginning of the season been down about 5 times! Cake is gorgeous, lovely to sit outside and enjoy the garden. Staff are lovely and friendly, and we happily spend a couple of hours down here
My 5yr son & myself visited today for the mornings "pirate day" dress up session, it was our first visit ever to this house. Wow, what a day, i very nearly changed my mind about coming due to the drizzly rain but boy am i glad i did. The staff/volunteers were all friendly and willing to help, & those that were part of theme in costume, looked fantastic & were superb in their roles, every one of them, engaging with every child! The activities were fun from pirate weapon tales to sword fighting & real canon/musket firing! I cannot thank you enough for making a little boys day with such a wonderful experience he was smiling all the time. We paid £11.45 for our tickets which are 12mth admissions to these lovely house & grounds, we will return many times and especially looking forward to the "were on a bear hunt" theme day. xx
Lovely historic building with beautiful well maintained grounds. However the staff are the real asset, so friendly and helpful. Accompanied by my daughter and grandson we had a marvellously enjoyable and happy experience. Our thanks to you all who help and volunteer.
I used to do the viking reenactment here and it's such of a lovely place and I loved the fact that they put on lots of activities for people to try including some of the games they would have played back then. The cafe was always really nice and also the staff were very friendly and helpful. Thank you �
I have visited this hidden gem twice now with my two little boys. Once during the summer for the pirate event and yesterday for the Children's Halloween party. Both events were brilliant!! Myself and my two boys loved both events - great fun, very well organised and ran by friendly volunteers!! We will definitely be returning!! X
How nice to be somewhere where you can open cupboards, touch things and have such a helpful informative guide! A+ star
Had a lovely morning at the Manor House,Talk's were very interesting and informative gave an insight into life in them days , everyone we spoke to was friendly and helpful, Excellent Tea room serving some Homemade and Homegrown refreshments,Definitely going back in the New Year.
Great place. Not only in the day or in the summer time for a visit but if your interested in the paranormal haunted heritage undertake investications. Check out their web page. Fantastic place what ever you do.
A little gem.. Guided tour was very informative. Lovely food in the cafe. Would highly recommend this place.