Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood
Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood
Country Park, free entry
Contact
Bradgate Park Trust Estate Office
0116 236 2713
estate-office@bradgatepark.org
www.bradgatepark.org
email a friend
Address
Bradgate Park,
Newtown Linford,
Leicestershire,
LE6 0HE
Details
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.
Disabled access along tarmac path through centre of park. All-terrain mobility scooter available for hire. Drive-through scheme for Blue Badge holders - contact us for details or visit our website. Check our website or pick up a leaflet for details of our guided walks and events programme.
Opening Details
Open all the time
Bradgate Park is open to visitors from 7.45am until dusk on every day of the year. The car parks are closed at dusk and all vehicles must be removed by then.
Three car parks are available for use by visitors. They are located at the main entrance points to Bradgate Park
Newtown Linford (entrance within the village, off Bradgate Road – alongside the Church). This is the Main entrance and leads to most picturesque areas of Park. Newtown Linford is our busiest car park and, if you are looking for peace and quiet on a busy day or just a different walk, you may like to try one of our other car parks. (Use Post Code LE6 OHB for SatNav)
Hallgates (Cropston) (off Roecliffe Road). Nearest car park to Deer Barn Tea Room & Visitor Centre. (Use Post Code LE7 7HQ for SatNav)
Hunts Hill (Old John) (off Sharpley Hill/Warren Hill) and opposite turn into Benscliffe Road). Most convenient for the higher parts of the Park and for Old John Tower and the war memorial. (Use Postcode LE6 OAH for SatNav)
Prices
Free entry
Parking Charges: Parking charges apply at all car parks and are for an all day ticket. Pay and Display parking tickets are valid at all our car parks on the day of issue – if you want to move the car to explore a different part of the Park, you do not need to pay again!
Parking for Coaches (large) available at Newtown Linford and Hunts Hill car parks.
Car/Small Van/Motorcycle Monday – Friday £3; Weekends/Bank Holidays £4
Mini-Coach/Large Van/Motor-home: 7 Days/week incl Bank Holidays £6
Coach: 7 Days/week incl Bank Holidays £12
Horse Box/Trailer: 7 Days/week incl Bank Holidays £6
Bradgate Park Visitor Centre
Old John Tower
Deer Barn Tea Room
Country Park ShopFacilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Accepts groups
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs accepted
Disabled access along tarmac path through centre of park. All-terrain mobility scooter available for hire. Drive-through scheme for Blue Badge holders - contact us for details or visit our website. Check our website or pick up a leaflet for details of our guided walks and events programme.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
- Has a ramp
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesFood
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Vegetarian
- High chairs for children
Public Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- Baby changing facilities
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Notes
Our Access Statement is available on our website www.bradgatepark.org
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: SK 525112 Lat: 52.69637 Long: -1.22374
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
Local Accommodation
