Three Winter Weekends of festive fun, set in the heart of Bradgate Park! Read more
Purchase a Bradgate Park Calendar for 2024 . Produced by the Bradgate Rotary Club in Partnership with Bradgate Park Trust. All proceeds will be used to support Bradgate Park Trust and the Bradgate Rotary Charities. Read more
Bradgate Park is now able to offer the option to hire out our meeting room, located at our Deer Barns Building in the heart of the park. Read more
Our free to visit Visitor Centre and shop is set in the heart of Bradgate Park. It tells the story of the rich geological, archaeological, social, built and natural heritage of Bradgate Park. Read more
Bradgate Park is Leicestershire's only Medieval Deer Park to the north of Leicester City. Over 830 acres, steeped in history, teeming with wonderful wildlife, the UK's oldest fossils, 550 red and fallow deer and the childhood home of Lady Jane Grey. Rich in heritage, wildlife and amazing landscapes, Bradgate Park is Leicestershire's favourite day out with two tearoom and free-to-visit Visitor Centre.
Swithland Wood is an attractive and atmospheric area of Ancient Woodland, covering 170 acres. Rich in history and wildlife, it is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The Wood is an important habitat for a wide range of plant and animal species, with rocky outcrops and old quarries.
The educational and heritage charity that cares for Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood, some of Leicestershire’s best-loved areas of countryside.
Volunteering opportunities include conservation projects, helping visitors at the Visitor Centre, guiding walks and tours, assisting with events, school visits and community talks. We have something for everyone!
The Bradgate Park Trust is a registered charity, established by Charles Bennion when he purchased the Estate for the enjoyment of visitors in 1928. We appreciate all help people give us and if you would like to support our work, please get in touch.
A summary of our educational activities and modules for school visits and guidance for visiting schools.
Visiting Santa on the 9th Dec. Santa's coming! 🎅 Join our elves for a magical experience at Deer Barns Visitor Centre - and you might even meet the man himself... Read more
Santa's coming! 🎅 Join our elves for a magical experience at Deer Barns Visitor Centre - and you might even meet the man himself... Read more