The original manor house was once owned and fashionably ‘modernised’ around 1618 by the family of Everard Digby – one of the infamous Gunpowder Plotters.

See restored rooms and displays on medieval life, experience living history re-enactments or enjoy special seasonal events including pleasant summer evening performances in the recreated 17th century style gardens with flower gardens, an orchard, herb gardens and a maze.

The Classics Tea Room at Donington le Heath.

Every day is baking day at Classics – the owner believes in providing an extensive range of high quality home baked cakes and pastries for customers’ enjoyment.

From mouth watering carrot cake to sinless but delicious fat free, sugar free fruit cake, there is something to suit every taste.

Situated in a beautiful medieval barn in the grounds of Donington le Heath Manor House, with its terrace overlooking the newly restored seventeenth century herb garden, Classics, in keeping with the traditional surroundings, is the epitome of the quality English tea room, with an engaging modern twist.

If you are feeling hungry after your tour of the Manor House, light lunches, crispy salads and a range of traditional and exciting speciality rustic breads are there to tempt you. Afternoon tea, with our home made scones, fruit full jam and luxurious clotted cream always rounds off the day in style.

Male, Female and Disabled Toilets.

Donington le Heath Manor House is situated on the southern outskirts of Coalville, between the villages of Donington le Heath and Hugglescote.

It is sign posted from the A511 near M1 junction 22 and A42 junction 12 with the A511.

The museum has a car and coach park.

Distances to Donington le Heath Manor House: • From Leicester - Approximately 15 miles (24 km)

• From Ashby - Approximately 7 miles (11 km)

• From Loughborough - Approximately 9 miles (15 km)

• From Hinckley - Approximately 12 miles (19 km)

Bus Services

The nearest bus stop to the Manor House is in Hugglescote approximately half a mile away.

Disabled toilets, disabled parking, guide dogs welcome, support for blind visitors, assisted wheelchair support, disabled access, loop system for hearing aid users.

No wheelchair access to first floor (virtual tour available on ground floor)

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