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Carve your own Hazel Walking Staff

A 1.5 hour session in the woods, led by expert carpenter, Ian Varley. Learn all about green woodworking and carve your very own hazel staff! Choose from 10am-11.30am, or 12.00pm-1.30pm.
Donate To Old John Tower Repairs

Join us in our fundraising campaign to Preserve and Restore Old John Tower; the crowning jewel of Leicestershire since 1784! Every penny of your donation will go towards restoring Old John Tower, paying for essential lime mortar pointing, consolidation to cracks, and repairs to the roof. Together we can keep this irreplaceable landmark standing tall and inspiring imaginations for centuries to come!
Carve your own Hazel Walking Staff SOLD OUT

A 1.5 hour session in the woods, led by expert carpenter, Ian Varley. Learn all about green woodworking and carve your very own hazel staff! Choose from 10am-11.30am, or 12.00pm-1.30pm.
Bradgate Park Calendar

Purchase a Bradgate Park Calendar for 2024 . Produced by the Bradgate Rotary Club in Partnership with Bradgate Park Trust. All proceeds will be used to support Bradgate Park Trust and the Bradgate Rotary Charities.

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.
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
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.
Join our Team

Find out about vacancies at the Bradgate Park Trust.
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.
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.
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.