Opening Times

Bradgate Park is open to visitors from 8am and closes at dusk, 365 days a year including holiday seasons.  Lawful use of the public footpath that cross the site are unaffected when the Park is closed. 

Dusk varies so please check online before you visit (external website).  

The Car Parks are closed at dusk and all vehicles must be removed by then. Gates are added at most car parks, with safe egress routes identified. Please note toilets close earlier than car parks. Please note the last car park and toilets to be locked is Newtown Linford.

Three car parks are available for use by visitors.  They are located at the main entrance points to Bradgate Park

Newtown Linford (entrance within the village, off Bradgate Road – alongside the Church). This is the  Main entrance and leads to most picturesque areas of Park. Newtown Linford is our busiest car park and, if you are looking for peace and quiet on a busy day or just a different walk, you may like to try one of our other car parks. (Use Post Code LE6 OHB for SatNav)

Hallgates (Cropston) (off Roecliffe Road). Nearest car park to Deer Barn Tea Room and Visitor Centre. (Use Post Code LE7 7HQ for SatNav)

Hunts Hill (Old John) (off Sharpley Hill/Warren Hill) and opposite turn into Benscliffe Road.  Most convenient for the higher parts of the Park and for Old John Tower and the War Memorial. (Use Post Code LE6 OAH for SatNav)

There are toilet facilities for visitors at the Newtown Linford, Hallgates and Hunts Hill car parks and also in the centre of the Park (at the Deer Barn Buildings). There are wheelchair-accessible toilets at Hallgates and the Deer Barn Buildings and a Changing Places facility at Newtown Linford.

 Please see parking charges page for full details

Regular visitors may wish to consider purchasing a season ticket (details here)

Swithland Wood is open to visitors throughout the year during daylight hours, with car parks accessible from 7am. 

Lawful use of the public footpath that cross the site are unaffected when closed. 

The Car Parks are closed at dusk and all vehicles must be removed by then. Car Parking is Pay and Display (cash only)

The car parking charge is £1 weekday for early bird visits (leaving by 9am) and £2 for a full day 7 days a week.  These tickets are NOT valid for use in the three Bradgate Park car parks (as they are a lower parking  charge rate.)

Two car parks are situated at the north and south entrances to the Wood:-

Swithland Wood (south) – (off Roecliffe Road). Wood lies to north of Bradgate Park. (Use Post Code LE12 8TN for SatNav)

Swithland Wood (north) – (off Swithland Lane). Nearest car park to village of Woodhouse Eaves (Use Post Code LE12 8SS for SatNav).