With three levels of Corporate Membership there are opportunities to help support the Trust's excellent conservation work through annual support. Read more
Help us raise funds for hand tools for our conservation volunteers who care for Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood. Read more
Celebrate someone special with a unique Bronze Memorial Oak Leaf at Memorial Wood in the heart of Bradgate Park. Read more
The Bradgate Park Trust is committed to protecting and sharing the heritage in our care, now and for future generations. 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, 400 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.
Help support the work of the Bradgate Park Trust to protect and share Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood now and for future generations.
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.
Join the Haunted Heritage Team on this popular Ghost Walk. Over 16s only. Wrap up warm and bring a torch. The walk covers a distance of approximately 2 miles with frequent stops. Read more
The role of the Barber Surgeon during the Wars of the Roses battles. Renowned Leicestershire historian Eddie Smallwood will keep you amused and enthralled about old style medicine from the use of leaches and how diseases were diagnosed, you will never complain about a seeing your doctor again. Read more
A new opportunity at Bradgate Park! Join Ian Varley from Rustic Carpentry, for a weekend of sessions to make your own hazel walking stick from hazel cut from Swithland Wood. Sessions last 90 minutes There are three sessions available throughout the day Read more