Opportunities for Businesses

Licensed Businesses

Details of businesses have entered into bespoke agreements for regular activity across the Bradgate Park Estate.Read more

Corporate Members

The following businesses have joined our Corporate Member Scheme.Read more

Corporate Membership Scheme

With three levels of Corporate Membership there are opportunities to help support the Trust's excellent conservation work through annual support.Read more

Business Support For the Charity

There are lots of ways businesses can help in our work to care for and share the rich heritage of Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood. We work with you to offer the best opportunity to suit your needs.Read more

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Venison Tasting Experience

Enjoy an evening of sampling Bradgate Park Famous Venison. From tiny tastes, nibbles and savouries. Quick cooking demonstrations table side will be accompanied by a good red wine to complement the dishes.

Deer Rut Photography Workshop

Nearly eight centuries ago Bradgate Park was enclosed as a deer and hunting park. Today it is still home to herds of Red and Fallow Deer. These workshops are timed to coincide with the annual Red and Fallow Deer rut which will have reached its frenetic peak during the month of October.

Bradgate Proms Spectacular

Join the Bardi Wind Orchestra for our annual night of Proms music, including film and traditional proms entertainment. Guest soloists, wildlife friendly pyrotechnics in the Ruins of Bradgate House. Ticket includes parking on site on the night

Sold Out Ramble with a Ranger Jan 2019

A leisurely six hour guided walk. Learn about the history of the Park, enter closed off spinneys and the Deer Sanctuary and see inside Old John Tower and the Bradgate House Ruins.

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.

Getting Here

Details of how to reach Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood, including postcodes, parking details and charges; and a map of visitor access areas

Opening Times

Visiting Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood: Opening times and parking details

Car Park Season Tickets

For regular visitors a Car Park 6 month or year-long Season Ticket offers a low-cost option to pay and display parking when Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood.

Eat, Drink, Shop

Details of tearooms and shop and Ice cream sales as well as the Deer Hut.

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.

Visitor Guidance

When visiting Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood, it is important that certain rules are followed to ensure areas remain safe and clean for everyone to enjoy and protect the heritage in our care. We try to make sure everyone can enjoy these spaces safely. We have a number of bye-laws, policies and guides in place. Help us care for these spaces by following these guidelines.

Events and Guided Walks

Discover more about events and walks hosted by the Bradgate Park Trust

Memorial Wood

Celebrate someone special with a unique Bronze Memorial Oak Leaf at Memorial Wood in the heart of Bradgate Park.

Advice for Dog Owners

Rules, maps, PSPO

Donate To The Bradgate Park Trust

Help support the work of the Bradgate Park Trust and our caring for the historic and wildlife rich landscapes of Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood. Your help will allow us to develop more projects to conserve and share these rich landscapes and the educational activities we provide. Read more

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