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Address: Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford LE6 0HB How do we get there? Number: 0116 236 2713
About this activity
Bradgate Park is so much more that JUST a park - there's amazing landscapes, beautiful wildlife, and a host of history for you to uncover!
Did you know that over 800 years ago, Bradgate Park started life as an enclosed deer park. Today, Bradgate Park offers families a chance to explore a wild and rugged landscape with some trees that are over 500 years old!
The best place for you to start your journey is at the Visitor Centre. Here, you can pick up information on what to see and do and the park, and tips on how to get around. You'll also find some exhibitions telling the story of the Bradgate Estate along with its fascinating natural and human history!
After all, Bradgate Park offers 830 acres of publicly accessible countryside to explore!
If you and the family don't fancy exploring the hills, the lower part of Bradgate Park is easily accessible. Here you'll find a tarmac carriage-way running through this area, that is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
The River Lin runs through the Lower Park and is a beautiful spot to sit and picnic.
Little Matlock also offers an attractive walk to the heart of the Park through the 'Victorian designed landscape'.
Then you also have Old John which is an 18th Century folly that sits on the highest point of the Park and is one of Leicestershire’s most famous landmarks.
Don't miss a chance to explore the ruins of Bradgate House too, which was one of the earliest brick-built country houses in England. Bradgate House was also the childhood home of Lady Jane Grey, who was Queen of England for 9 days in 1553.
We told you Bradgate Park was so much more than a park!
Activity location
Directions
The main car park for Bradgate Park is within a 10 minute drive of Junction 22 of the M1. Follow the A50 (eastwards) to Markfield and turn left to Newtown Linford. Car park is next to the village church.
From Leicester leave by A50 (westwards) and then head for Anstey (via B5327). From here continue on B5327 to Newtown Linford – or to Cropston (B5328) and then B5330 (if heading for Hallgates or Swithland Wood (South) car parks). Swithland Wood (north) car park is situated south of the village of Woodhouse Eaves.
How much does it cost?
Adults
Free!
Children
Free!
Last Updates
2023
Bradgate Park FAQ’s
There is a changing places facility at Newtown Linford.
Why not read up on some of the history of the park and things you can enjoy there before you go, so the kids can have some reference point as they experience it in person!
Bradgate Park offers schools excellent opportunities to learn outside the classroom, with a range of quality education sessions to choose from all of which take place outdoors, giving students the chance to experience nature and learn about the varied heritage of the Park.
They offer a range of topics linked to the national curriculum that can help you achieve your learning objectives, during an enjoyable and safe visit.
Please note: booking for all visits, both self-led and led, must be pre-arranged at least four weeks in advance
There is a changing places facility at Newtown Linford.
There are wheelchair-accessible toilets at Hallgates and the Deer Barn Buildings. The lower part of the park is accessible to wheelchairs
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