Donington-le-Heath Manor House

Donington-le-Heath Manor House
Manor Road,
Donington-le-Heath
LE67 2FW
Tel: 01530 831259
Donington-le-Heath Manor House was built in the late 13th century and was renovated early in the 17th century. Visitors to the house can now see restored rooms and displays on medieval life 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 site is noted for its lively series of monthly events that use re-enactment, crafts, hands-on activities and specialist demonstrations to interpret Leicestershire's history and archaeology to visitors of all ages.
An attractive shop offers many books and gifts related to history, with special attention to the medieval period, history, gardens and architecture. There are toilets, including disabled toilets at the museum, and a car park, with room for coach parking.'The Barn' restaurant sells refreshments and hot and cold meals throughout the day and into the evening, and can be contacted on (01530) 817 214. Access for visitors with disabilities is limited to the gardens and the ground floor of the Manor House. An album of photographs showing the upper story is available on request.



Donington-le-Heath Manor House is a surviving example of a family home built around seven hundred years ago. This thirteenth century building was modernised in 1618. The house was owned by Everard Digby, one of the Gunpowder Plotters. This rare and beautiful house is a valuable historic resource for the local community and for the whole country. Events and Exhibitions - Details of the Manor House's popular monthly events.
The history of Donington-le-Heath Manor House - Who built the house and what happened to it?
Seven Hundred years as a family home - The families who have lived at Donington-le-Heath Manor House - between 1290 and 1960.
The Gunpowder Plot - One of the Gunpowder plot members owned the Manor House at the end of the sixteenth century.
The reconstructed period gardens at Donington - An outline of the developing garden display.
Links - Other sites that might be of interest.
Friends of Donington - Who they are and what they do.