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Bradgate Country Park Bradgate Country Park

Bradgate Park is Leicestershire's largest and most popular country park. It comprises of 840 acres of land with grass, heath, bracken, rocky outcrops, small woods, herds of deer and the River Lin. The Park also includes the ruins of Bradgate House, the birthplace and early home of Lady Jane Grey 1537 - 1554 (Nine Days Queen of England.) Old John Tower folly, a well known Leicestershire landmark, stands on the ridge of high land.

There is also a country park shop, refreshments and information point (off Newtown Linford car park). As well as a tea room adjacent to the visitor centre.

View key to symbolskeyCoach parties accepted Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for groups Facilities for educational visits Gift shop Picnic site Public toilets Accepts groups Baby changing facilities Dogs acceptedGuided tours for groupsSmoking allowedChildren welcomeDisabled access

Prices


Free entry
Pay and display car parking. Weekdays £2 (up to 3hrs), £4 (all day). Weekdays / bank holiday £2.50 (up to 3hrs) £5 (all day). Season tickets available.
Parking charge combines as an admission charge to the Country Park.

Open all the time
Open early morning until dusk.

Bradgate Country Park
 
 

Contact

Bradgate Park Trust Estate Office
Tel: 0116 236 2713

Venue

Bradgate Country Park

Estate Office, Deer Barn Buildings, Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, LE6 0HE

52.683913,-1.226876See location on Multimap

Map reference: SK 523098


Bradgate Park has three entrances: the main entrance in Newtown Linford. Also Cropston (Hallgates) and Old John (Hunts Hill). Swithland wood has two entrances, north and south.

Parking : with charge

Accessible by Public Transport : 5 miles from Leicester station

Disabled access along tarmac path through centre of park. During the summer months by arrangement you can drive through the centre of the park on Thursdays (NOT between end of October and 1st April).
Ranger lead tours available by pre-booking.

Self-assessed accessibility details

Parking

  • Designated parking for guests with disabilities

Public Areas

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
  • To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users

Food

  • Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria