Bats of Bradgate

Join the team and volunteers to discover the facinating world of bats! As dusk falls, we'll venture out into the park equipped with bat detectors to try and spot some bats in flight and listen to their echolocation. Read more

Ramble with a Ranger SOLD OUT

A leisurely Spring 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. Read more

Springtime in Swithland Photo Tour

Springtime in Swithlaand circular Photo Walk Starting at Swithland Wood North Car Park (LE12 8SS) Read more

Old John Tower Walk SOLD OUT

This unique tour offers a rare opportunity to see inside the Tower and enjoy the amazing panoramic views of Leicestershire. Read more

Wildlife in the Woods

Join us on National Dawn Chorus Day as we journey through Swithland Woods to uncover the secrets of its diverse wildlife. Read more

The History of Bradgate Park SOLD OUT

Bradgate Park is steeped in history – from its Norman beginnings as a hunting park to the building of Bradgate House, home of Lady Jane Grey in the early 1500s and beyond. Read more

Swithland Wood Walk

A Spring walk through this ancient woodland containing some of the best remaining examples of oak wood in Charnwood Forest. With rich and varied flora and fauna and also home to a diverse butterfly, moth and bird population. Read more

Wartime Walk

Discover Bradgate Park's connection to war on a fascinating tour of the Park, exploring how the Civil War and two world wars impacted the estate. Read more

Wild Wednesday Mini Beast Adventures (5-11 years)

Explore the miniature world of insects and creatures with us! Design your own mini-beast masks, learn shelter-building skills, and go on a bug hunt. Relax with s'mores and hot chocolate, then join the excitement of games to finish your wild adventure. Reserve your spot now for a day of fun and discovery! Read more

Bradgate Park Family Bushcraft

Come and join us for a fun and educational experience that will teach you valuable bushcraft skills to take forward on all your future adventures! Read more

Bradgate Park Family Bushcraft

Come and join us for a fun and educational experience that will teach you valuable bushcraft skills to take forward on all your future adventures! Read more

Young Deer SOLD OUT

A special, magical guided walk in June during the calving season. Explore the Park with a Ranger looking for our newly born calves and fawns. Read more

Young Deer SOLD OUT

A special, magical guided walk in June during the calving season. Explore the Park with a Ranger looking for our newly born calves and fawns. Read more

Young Deer SOLD OUT

A special, magical guided walk in June during the calving season. Explore the Park with a Ranger looking for our newly born calves and fawns. Read more

Woodland & Veteran Trees Walk

An off the beaten track walk, discovering some of the ancient oak and sweet chestnut trees across the Park; some over 500 years old. Read more

Young Deer

A special, magical guided walk in June during the calving season. Explore the Park with a Ranger looking for our newly born calves and fawns. Read more

Archaeology of Bradgate Guided Walk

Discover the hidden secrets of the Park's landscape from the Stone Age to World War II Read more

Outdoor Theatre: Hamlet

We’re excited to announce that The Lord Chamberlain’s Men will be joining us again this summer, for Hamlet, the greatest play in the English language. Read more

Ramble with a Ranger

A leisurely Summer six hour afternoon 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. Read more

Old John Tower Walk SOLD OUT

This unique tour offers a rare opportunity to see inside the Tower and enjoy the amazing panoramic views of Leicestershire. Read more

Wartime Walk

Discover Bradgate Park's connection to war on a fascinating tour of the Park, exploring how the Civil War and two world wars impacted the estate. Read more

Geology Walk

This walk is for anyone interested in geology looking at a wide variety of rocks, covering a time span of 560 million years. Read more

The History of Bradgate Park, Evening Walk

This fantastic evening walk takes in the Park when its quieter at this time of the day. These evening walks do feel a little different from our usual day time walks. It may be possible, subject to the weather to see the sun lower over the Ruins. Come and learn about the Park's fascinating history and some of the colourful characters who have been connected with the Park. Read more

Outdoor Theatre: The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck

New for 2024, Quantum presents a delightful new adaptation of Beatrix Potter’s much-loved tale — The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck. Read more

Outdoor Theatre: Great Expectations

Quantum presents a delightful adaptation of Great Expectations - an unsettling encounter with an escaped convict on the wild Kent marshes. Read more

Smart Phone Trek of River Lin & Ruins

This tour is aimed at those looking to take their smartphone photos to the next level. You will learn how to compose images correctly and how to make simple adjustments to get the best from your mobile device. The tour will follow the River Lin taking in the old trees and the House ruins inside and out. Read more

The History of Bradgate Park, Evening Walk

This fantastic evening walk takes in the Park when its quieter at this time of the day. These evening walks do feel a little different from our usual day time walks. It may be possible, subject to the weather to see the sun lower over the Ruins. Come and learn about the Park's fascinating history and some of the colourful characters who have been connected with the Park. Read more

Woodland & Veteran Trees Walk

An off the beaten track walk, discovering some of the ancient oak and sweet chestnut trees across the Park; some over 500 years old. Read more

Geology Walk

This walk is for anyone interested in geology looking at a wide variety of rocks, covering a time span of 560 million years. Read more

Ramble with a Ranger

A leisurely Autumn 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. Read more

The Deer Rut Experience

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. Walks will be held during the rut bringing you close to master stags and bucks. Read more

Fabulous Fungi Walk in celebration of UK fungus Day - Morning

Do you know your Puffballs from your Parasols? Join us for an informative and interactive morning stroll through Swithland Wood & Swithland Meadow Read more

Fabulous Fungi Walk in celebration of UK Fungus Day - Afternoon

Do you know your Puffballs from your Parasols? Join us for an informative and interactive afternoon stroll through Swithland Wood & Swithland Meadow Read more

The Deer Rut Experience

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. Walks will be held during the rut bringing you close to master stags and bucks. Read more

Deer Photography Workshop with Danny Green

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. This is one of two specialist workshops that are timed to coincide with the Red Deer rut and include PRIVATE access into the Deer Sanctuary. Read more

The Deer Rut Experience

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. Walks will be held during the rut bringing you close to master stags and bucks. Read more

Deer Photography Workshop with Danny Green

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. This is one of two specialist workshops that are timed to coincide with the Red Deer rut and include PRIVATE access into the Deer Sanctuary. Read more

The Deer Rut Experience

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. Walks will be held during the rut bringing you close to master stags and bucks. Read more

Swithland Wood Walk

A lovely Winter walk through this ancient woodland containing some of the best remaining examples of oak wood in Charnwood Forest. With rich and varied flora and fauna and also home to a diverse butterfly, moth and bird population. Read more

Ramble with a Ranger

A leisurely Winter 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. Read more