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Historic House
VISITENGLAND QUALITY ASSURED VISITOR ATTRACTION GREEN FLAG AWARD

Contact
Ticket office
Address
Manor Road,
Donington Le Heath,
Coalville,
Leicestershire,
LE67 2FW
Details
The 1620s House and Garden is like taking a step back in time where you can explore the early 17th century house and its gardens and see how people lived 400 years ago. There are furnished rooms where you can handle objects and talk to the team of volunteers to discover what life was like in the 1620s.
Visitors to the 1620s House and Garden which was built in the 13th century and modernised in 1618 can learn about the many families who have lived at the house during its 700-year history, including the Digby family, which included the Gunpowder Plotter Sir Everard Digby, who lived in the house for more than 200 years. The house is set in beautiful 17th century style gardens with labelled plants and flowers, an orchard, herb gardens and a maze. There is a tea room in which visitors can enjoy light refreshments, and a small shop.
Indoor and outdoor activities including those specially for children and a packed events programme including living history are available throughout the year .
Individual and Family Entry Tickets are valid for 12 months (Annual Pass) from the date of purchase but do exclude special events including Living History weekends.
The ground floor of the 1620s House and Gardens are fully accessible and an interactive tablet showing a photographic gallery and description of the first floor rooms is available for visitors who cannot use the narrow staircase.
Opening details
Prices
£5.95 for adults
£5 for concessions
£3.50 for children
Under 3s Free
Tickets are valid for multiple visits through the open season – tickets must be retained for this offer.
Events at this Venue
date | event |
---|---|
Sat 7 Dec | Breakfast in the Barn with Santa |
Sun 8 Dec | Christmas at the Manor |
Fri 13 Dec | Candlelit Carolling |
Sun 22 Dec | Children's Christmas Hamper |
Sun 22 Mar | Early Spring Plant Hunters’ Fair |
Sat 9 May | May Plant Hunters’ Fair |
Facilities
Education/study area
Children welcome
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities
Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Food
Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Visitor information available in audio format
General
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Audible alarm system
Visual alarm system
Directions
Map reference: SK 420126 Lat: 52.71026 Long: -1.37893
Situated in the village of Donington le Heath just outside Hugglescote near to Coalville.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport