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The official page of the Bradgate Park Trust charity that runs Bradgate Park & Swithland Wood.
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19/12/2025

Late afternoon skies glowing like Turkish delight 🌸✨

Truly a delight to see!

📷Huge thanks to Jan Croft for sharing these with us.

16/12/2025

Another great set of photos sent in to us by Ridvan Ertug, featuring the Bradgate deer. Thank you, Ridvan!💚🦌

If you have any photos you would like to send to us, with the chance to be featured on our social channels, then email them to: [email protected]

14/12/2025

It’s always great to see our animal visitors paying such close attention to our guidance… even if they perch right on top of the sign to read it! 🤭🕊️

📷 A huge thank-you to Ridvan Ertug for capturing and sharing this brilliant moment with us. 💚

13/12/2025

🎄Planning a visit this festive season?

Don’t forget to plan ahead! Our Visitor Centre and Café at the heart of the Park will be opening with amended opening hours and days, but the park is open every day for you to enjoy. 🌟

So grab those walking boots and take a stroll this winter.❄🦌

12/12/2025

We’ve been sent the loveliest little grebe photos! 🐦💦

From snacking on impressively large fish to happily bobbing around the ponds, it’s certainly living its best life.

As winter sets in, now is a great time to make sure they recieve the right food.❄️

🫛What to feed: seeds, oats, suet/fat balls, mealworms and chopped fruit all provide a welcome energy boost.

🍞What to avoid: bread, salty foods, mouldy leftovers, and anything processed as these can be harmful even when birds seem eager to take them.

Thank you to everyone who shares their wildlife moments with us. Please keep them coming;email your photos to us at: [email protected] 📸💚

📷Thank you to Karen Fox for sharing these with us.

11/12/2025

We're sad to report that yesterday we had to deal with a young deer that had been injured following a dog chase.

We apologise to any visitors who witnessed this and may have been distressed by it. This is a stark reminder as to why dogs must be on leads in the lower park and under control at all times in the upper park. Dog owners not complying with the Public Spaces Protection Order will be fined.

Thank you for your understanding.

📷 Karen Fox

08/12/2025

Taken just a few days ago, a beautiful crisp day at the Park, with blue skies and views that go on for miles.❄

Hoping for more blue skies soon! 🤞

07/12/2025

🌿Essential Ash Dieback Works Underway - Swithland Wood🌿

Visitors to Swithland Wood may notice ongoing tree works over the coming weeks. These works are essential to protect the long term health of the woodland as we continue to manage the effects of Ash Dieback.

By removing affected trees, we can prevent pockets of the disease from spreading, whilst also opening up the woodland canopy. This extra light reaching the woodland floor encourages a richer variety of plants and natural regeneration to thrive.

In some areas, if needed, we’ll also be replanting with native species such as lime, elder, and hazel to help support the woodland’s resilience and biodiversity for the future.🌱

06/12/2025

A huge thank you to Bradgate Trees for generously supplying us with two beautiful live Christmas trees for our Visitor Centre and Café! 🎄✨

They look absolutely stunning and have filled our spaces with festive cheer.🔔

If you’re visiting the park, please take a moment to admire them, and if you’re looking for your own tree this year, Bradgate Trees are located opposite our Hunts Hill car Park (LE6 0AH). You can even enjoy a lovely walk and then pick out your perfect tree later!

Thank you again to Bradgate Trees. www.bradgatetrees.com🌟

05/12/2025

Have you been following along with Discover Charnwood as they peek behind doors across Charnwood, as part of their 12 Days of Christmas advent compition?

I wonder where door number 4 is? 🤔

04/12/2025

🎄Festive Gingerbread Trail 🎄

Santa’s gingerbread friends have gone missing! Can you help us find them?

Each wooden gingerbread person along the way has a letter. Find them all to discover the name of our missing gingerbread friend, then whisper it to our helpers at the Visitor Centre to claim your special festive reward!

🎨Join us in the Visitor Centre and make your own Christmas decoration too!

📅Running weekends 10am to 3:30pm (Saturday and Sunday), from the 29th November to Sunday 21st December.

📍 Follow the trail starting at Newtown Linford Car Park or the Visitor Centre.

❄️Don’t forget to wrap up warm and see what else you can spot along the way!

Find out more here➡️ https://www.bradgatepark.org/Event/bradgate-park-festive-gingerbread-trail"

02/12/2025

🎁 Why not gift a little bit of Bradgate Park this year?

Give the gift of memories, calm moments, and plenty of fresh air! ✨

🌲 Seasonal Parking Pass – Treat someone to a year of adventures, peaceful strolls, and quality time in nature. Perfect for creating endless memories together… or enjoying a little well-earned “me time.”

Season Ticket information: https://www.bradgatepark.org/car-park-season-tickets

📅 Bradgate Park Calendar – Enjoy the beauty of the Park all year round, whether you’re near or far. A new stunning view for every month! Available to purchase online: https://www.bradgatepark.org/bradgate-park-calendar-2026

🎀For more great gifts and children’s toys, simply pop into our Visitor Centre Shop and explore what’s inside. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11am to 4pm.

💚Thank you for supporting Bradgate Park Trust, as a charity; together we’re looking after Bradgate Park for generations to come.

Address

Bradgate Park, Newtown Linford
Leicester
LE60HB

Telephone

+441162362713

Website

http://www.bradgatepark.org/

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