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Bradgate Country ParkBradgate 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. Look out for the Ranger-led guided walks held through the summer.

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.

Opening details

Season Dates and Opening Hours
Season Dates Opening Hours
Fri 1 Jan 2010 - Fri 31 Dec 2010
Notes Open early morning until dusk.
   
Bradgate Country Park, Newtown Linford
 
 

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.

Also at this venue

Bradgate Park Visitor CentreBradgate Park Visitor Centre
Old John TowerOld John Tower
Deer Barn Tea RoomDeer Barn Tea Room
Country Park ShopCountry Park Shop
Treasures Unlocked - Bradgate ParkTreasures Unlocked - Bradgate Park

Events at this venue

Select event title for details
date event
Sat 4 Sep 2010 Veteran Trees
Sat 11 Sep 2010 Geology of Bradgate Park
Sat 11 Sep 2010 Old John Tower & Bradgate
Sat 18 Sep 2010 Woodlands of Bradgate
Sat 25 Sep 2010 Swithland Wood
Sat 2 Oct 2010 Old John Tower & Bradgate

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