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Volunteering Opportunities

We have a number of opportunities to volunteer and support many aspects of our work at Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood.

Visit our volunteering section on this website to find out more about the wide range of volunteering opportunities that exist. We have opportunities for indoor and outdoor roles every day of the week!

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Bradgate Calendars

The NEW Calendar for 2022 is now available to purchase online. Produced by the Bradgate Rotary Club in Partnership with Bradgate Park Trust.
John Cluer Memorial Fund: Wildlife Conservation in Bradgate Park

We are fundraising to support the care and conservation of Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood.
Archaeology of Bradgate Guided Walk SOLD OUT

Discover the hidden secrets of the Park's landscape from the Stone Age to World War II
Woodland and Veteran Trees Walk 4 December 2021

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

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 a map of visitor access areas
Opening Times

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

Parking charges apply at all car parks.
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.
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.
Eat, Drink, Shop

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

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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