Corporate Experiences

Join us at Bradgate Park to escape the fast-paced work environment for a rewarding day of hands-on team building in the great outdoors. Read more

Opportunities for Businesses

Licensed Businesses

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

Corporate Experiences

Join us at Bradgate Park to escape the fast-paced work environment for a rewarding day of hands-on team building in the great outdoors. Read more

Latest

Archaeology Fun Day 2026

Find out more about life over the centuries at Bradagate Park!
Automatic Drawing Workshop

Make Your Mark on Bradgate Park's Heritage
Moths and Butterflies Summer Trail

Flutter along with our moth and butterfly trail...
Garden Obelisk Willow Weaving Workshop

Craft your own willow garden obelisk

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.
Parking Charges

Parking charges apply at all car parks.
Opening Times

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

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

Vacancies across the Park.
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.
Food & Drink

Details of the Deer Barn Café, the Visitor Centre shop, and the Deer Hut.
Visitor Guidelines

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. Help us care for these spaces by following these guidelines.
Annual Parking Permits

For regular visitors a car park annual parking permit offers a low-cost option to pay and display parking when Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood.
Visitor Centre & Shop

Our free to visit Visitor Centre and shop is set in the heart of Bradgate Park. It tells the story of the rich geological, archaeological, social, built and natural heritage of Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood.