CANCELLED Emergency Services Day

A BIG family day out with a difference, help us celebrate, the services who make up the Leicestershire’s Emergency Services and support Bradgate Park.

Lots of fun for all the family. Mini fire engine for the children to ride on. Vintage fire engines to look at and learn more about.
Meet all the Emergency Services and learn more about the important work they do.

Car parking for the day is £4 pay and display (most machines cash only).

Please use all 3 car parks on the day (Getting here link). It is likely to be exceptionally busy. Please respect our neighbours in the village. RNLI Lifeboat Character with young Child

The event is held on the Deer Meadow at the heart of the Park which adjoins the main carriageway by the Deer Barns. This is fully accessible along the carriage way both the Hallgates and Newtown Linford car parks.

Groups include:

Fire Brigade Museum Society
Leicestershire Police
Leicestershire Search and Rescue
Fire cadets
Air Ambulance
Leicestershire & Rutland 4x4 response
Red Cross
National Emergency Services Museum
Green Goddess
Abbey Pumping Station with Old Dennis
Blue Light Vehicle Preservation Society... amongst others!

Dogs on leads are allowed

Please be aware, we have volunteer photographers who record events on behalf of the Park, the images may be used for Park Archives and for future marketing purposes for example via our website and social media.

Mini Fire engine giving rides to visitors

Free Event Location: The Deer Meadow Near The Visitor Centre in The Deer Barn Buildings

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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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