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Resources

We have a number of Fact sheets with background information that are free to download. 

Explore Bradgate Educational Resources

Reference sheet 1 - History of the Park - Click here to download


Reference sheet 2 - Lady Jane Grey - Click here to download


Reference sheet 3 - Bradgate after Lady Jane Grey - Click here to download


Reference sheet 4 - Ruins of Bradgate House - Click here to download


Reference sheet 5 - Old John Tower - Click here to download


Reference sheet 6 - The Deer Herd - Click here to download


Reference sheet 7 - Plants, animals and rocks - Click here to download


Reference sheet 8 - The War Memorial - Click here to download

Educational and life-long learning programmes at Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood are supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

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Published: 12th September, 2017

Updated: 1st November, 2019

Author: Peter Tyldesley

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Registered office: Estate Office, Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford, Leicester LE6 0HE Tel:+44 (0)116 236 2713
To report any incidents on the Estate contact:
the Duty Ranger (7.45am to dusk) on 07740 406661 or Out of Hours on 07740 406662 or 07740 406663

The Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood Charity (known as the Bradgate Park Trust) is a charity registered in England (number 521476)


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