Donington le Heath Manor House

Manor Road
Donington le Heath
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 2FW
England

Website

www.leics.gov.uk/donington

E-mail

dlhmanorhouse@leics.gov.uk

Telephone

01530 831259

Fax

01530 831259

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The museum is based in a Medieval Manor House dating back to 1280. The house has a fascinating history and restored with fine oak furnishings. Visitors to the house can now see restored rooms and displays as well as a series of temporary exhibitions on a wide range of subjects. The house is set in recently recreated 17th century style gardens with flower gardens, an orchard, herb gardens and a maze. The adjoining stone barn is home to the Classics Tea Room.

Venue Type:

Museum, Historic house or home

Opening hours

February-December
Mon Sun 11.00-16.00
January
Sat-Sun 11.00-16.00

Closed: During January only open at weekends

General services and facilities

Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Guided tours
Pre-booking service for groups
Gardens open to public
Parking for coaches
Refreshments
Restaurant
Shop

Children and families

Events and resources for children and families

Disability access

Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Toilets for disabled
Wheelchair access to some public areas

Schools services and facilities

Direct teaching services for schools
Education facilities available
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups

Research and adult learning

Loan service

Commercial and hire services

Facilities for private functions and events

Manor Road
Donington le Heath
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 2FW
England

Website

www.leics.gov.uk/donington

E-mail

dlhmanorhouse@leics.gov.uk

Telephone

01530 831259

Fax

01530 831259

Collection details

Social History, Decorative and Applied Art, Archaeology

Collections services

Object identification and/or written enquiry service

Manor Road
Donington le Heath
Coalville
Leicestershire
LE67 2FW
England

Website

www.leics.gov.uk/donington

E-mail

dlhmanorhouse@leics.gov.uk

Telephone

01530 831259

Fax

01530 831259

Events details are listed below. You may need to scroll down or click on headers to see them all. For events that don't have a specific date see the 'Resources' tab above.

A Bit of Rough and Tumble Exhibition

11 February — 28 March 2012

A beautifully illustrated exhibition exploring the many aspects of the medieval sporting world, from jousting to tennis, with a few nasty bits along the way!

Usual opening times.

Suitable for

Any age

Where

Donington le Heath Manor House

Website

http://www.leics.gov.uk/donington

King Arthur Half-term Craft Activities and Trail

15 — 16 February 2012

Come and hunt for clues around the 700 year old manor house with our Arthurian Trail and have a go at variety of themed craft activities.

3 years plus.

When

11am-4pm

Where

Donington le Heath Manor House

Admission

20p per trail, small charge for crafts.

Website

http://www.leics.gov.uk/donington

Rough and Tumble - Sports in Medieval England

23 February 2012

A fascinating illustrated talk by Richard Knox, Curator of Donington le Heath Manor House, about a wide range of sports enjoyed by our medieval ancestors!