Where can I see deer in Leicestershire?
Visit 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.
Why is Bradgate Park famous?
Bradgate Park, renowned for its fine herds of deer, is the only remaining enclosed medieval deer park in the East Midlands and contains the oldest rocks in England. Did you know the park is also the birthplace and childhood home of the nine days 16th century Queen of England, Lady Jane Grey?
How long is Bradgate Park walk?
Experience this 3.4-mile loop trail near Leicester, Leicestershire. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 33 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, trail running, and walking.
Do you have to pay for Bradgate Park?
Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood are free to enter and are open throughout the year, with car parks and toilets open from 8am until dusk.
Why was old John built in Bradgate Park?
This was built around 1920 to commemorate the fallen of the Leicestershire Yeomanry from their 1900-1902 Boer War campaign and World War I.
Is Bradgate Park an old volcano?
The visible geology in Bradgate Park ranges from some of the oldest (Precambrian) fossil bearing rocks in England to the youngest (Quaternary). The rock outcrops were created in conditions varying from volcanos rising out of the ocean, to magma flowing deep underground and from tropical deserts to Ice sheets.
Is Bradgate Park still a deer park?
Nearly eight centuries ago Bradgate Park was enclosed as a deer and hunting park. Today it is still home to herds of Red and Fallow Deer. These workshops are timed to coincide with the atmospheric morning feed of the deer herd at the heart of winter within the restricted access Deer Sanctuary.
What is there to do in Bradgate Park?
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. Read more Celebrate someone special with a unique Bronze Memorial Oak Leaf at Memorial Wood in the heart of Bradgate Park. Read more
Where can I buy the new Bradgate Park calendar?
The NEW Calendar for 2022 is now available to purchase online. Produced by the Bradgate Rotary Club in Partnership with Bradgate Park Trust. 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.
Where are the ruins of Bradgate House?
Within the park are the ruins of Bradgate House, a brick mansion begun in the 1490s and abandoned in the 18th century, associated with which are the earthwork remains of its garden. Bradgate Park lies c 10km north of Leicester, on high ground on the south-east side of Charnwood Forest.