Summer Fayre 2024 On Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th of June, a Summer Fayre will be coming to Bradgate Park! We'll be kicking off the summer season with a fun-filled weekend in the heart of Bradgate Park! Featuring a bustling marketplace of local independent makers, hot food and drink, and plenty to keep you entertained - including a vintage carousel, traditional fete games, history tours of Bradgate and lots of local groups you can talk to about Geology to dry stone walling! Soak up the summer vibes and while away the weekend in the Park. Grab a bite to eat from one of our delicious local food stalls, peruse the wonderful work of local artists and makers in our craft marketplace, delve into the history of the Park at our Visitor Centre and Gift Shop, or pick up a summer read from our Bradgate Park second-hand bookstall! For the little ones, there'll be a vintage carousel, traditional fate games, face painting and children's crafts. Entry is free (car parking charges apply) - so pop by and join in with the summer fun. Please bring cash with you on the day. Some of our local businesses are small and need our support! We're currently very busy working behind the scenes to finalise details - so check back soon for more information. Entry Entry is free and booking is not required. Please note that parking charges will apply: see charges here. When and Where? Date: Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June Time: 10am-5pm Location: Deer Meadows The Summer Fayre will take place on the Deer Meadow, beside the Deer Barn Visitor Centre and Café. There will be something for everyone to enjoy at our catering outlets offering hot and cold options, vegan and gluten-free, along with the popular Bradgate BBQ. Don’t forget to visit the ruins of Bradgate House, open from 11am to 3pm, offering a glimpse of what life was like at the childhood home of Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England for 9 days. The Deer Meadow is approximately a 1-mile walk from the Newtown Linford car park or a 3/4 mile walk from Hallgates car park. Please follow the signs upon arrival to find your way to the Fayre. Parking We have the following car parks to choose from: Newtown Linford (P1) (LE6 0HB) - approx. 45-minute walk to the Deer Meadow. This car park is operated by ANPR. You can pay by card, by contactless, or by cash. Please note: this is our most popular car park and is likely to be very busy on the Summer Fayre weekend. Please consider choosing an alternative car park when attending the Summer Fayre. Hunts Hill (P2) (LE6 0AH) - approx. 45-minute steep walk to the Deer Meadow. This car park is Pay & Display and has 3 machines that are coin only. You can also pay to park via the PayByPhone app. Please consider parking at Hunts Hill if you would like a longer walk to/from the Summer Fayre, and take the main path past Old John down the hill, towards the Visitor Centre. Hallgates (P3) (LE7 7HQ) - approx. 30-minute walk to the Deer Meadow. This car park is Pay & Display and has 2 machines, which take cash and card. You can also pay to park via the PayByPhone app. Swithland Wood South (P4) (LE12 8TN) - approx. 45-minute walk to the Deer Meadow. This car park is Pay & Display and is coin only. You can also pay to park in this car park via the PayByPhone app. Please consider parking at Swithland Wood if you would like a longer walk to/from the Summer Fayre. Please walk along the B5330 towards Hallgates car park, and join the carriageway here. Accessibility This is an outdoor event and will go ahead unless extreme weather is forecast. The event will take place on uneven terrain, which may be muddy underfoot. The event is accessible via the level tarmac carriageway, approximately 1 mile from the Newtown Linford car park or 3/4 of a mile from Hallgates car park. For further information, contact the Estate Office on 0116 236 2713 if you have any queries relating to accessibility.