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Easter Holidays: Fairy Trail

A merry band of fairies help our Rangers to care for Bradgate Park! Can you find where they live? Look out for fairy doors on this magical Easter adventure.
Sustainability

As managers of 1,200 acres of land, much of which is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), the Trust recognises its responsibility to protect and improve the environment. We will manage our activities, buildings and estate to reduce our carbon footprint, to conserve natural resources, and to work in a sustainable way.
Winter Bradgate Park Photo Walk

This route takes in the splendid panoramic views of winter from Old John and the War Memorial. The walk will move on to the Sliding Stones area and then return to the Hunts Hill car park.
Feeding the Deer Photography Workshop with Danny Green

Join award winning photographer Danny Green for a unique experience to photograph the magnificent herds of Red and Fallow Deer as they gather at the morning feed by the Rangers in the PRIVATE Sanctuary area of Bradgate Park.

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.
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.
Join our Team

Find out about vacancies at the Bradgate Park Trust.
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.

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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