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    COVID-19 Notice

    Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood access & car parks open. Toilet blocks open (reduced availability). Tearooms & Visitor Centre, closed until further notice. Estate Office Open Mon-Weds 9-4 only All events until the end of July postponed, plus August music & theatre. Click to visit full page. Read more

Visit Bradgate Park

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.

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Visit Swithland Wood

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.

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Welcome to the website of The Bradgate Park Trust

The educational and heritage charity that cares for Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood, some of Leicestershire’s best-loved areas of countryside.

Donate

Help support the work of the Bradgate Park Trust to protect and share Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood now and for future generations.

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Volunteer

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!

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Support Our Work

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.

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Education and Learning Activities For Schools

A summary of our educational activities and modules for school visits and guidance for visiting schools.

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Latest events

  • Thank you for visiting our Events Page

    Welcome to the 2020 Events Page, thank you for visiting. Many people visit the Park as is it a beautiful place at any anytime of the year and as a natural environment it changes daily. Please open this event up to find a little more about the Park Read more

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    Location: Deer Barns, Bradgate Park, Deer Barn, Bradgate Park, Leicester, LE6 0HE

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  • Postponed Wildlife Wise - Photography Walk

    The photography advisory walk is open to anyone interested in creating better photos of Bradgate Park. As part of our commitment to the national 30 Day Wild event, we will be conducting a guided 'Wildlife Wise' photography walk across the Park to capture wildlife during this season. Read more

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    Location: Newtown Linford Car Park, Newtown Linford, Leicester, LE6 0HB

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  • CANCELLED Wildlife Wise Weekend

    As part of our commitment to the national '30 Day Wild' event we are holding a weekend where you take a closer look at our amazing British wildlife here on the Park. Meet the conservationists and naturalists who help support and monitor our wildlife. Free family activities including walks, explorations and crafts. This page is a 'Space Saver' in your diary for this weekend. There will be many connected events which will appear here nearer the time and will be available to book. Read more