Bradgate Park Park in Leicester, Newtown Linford

Reviews

1. lis owen ★★★★★

   Beautiful picturesque place to visit. Local history/house ruins of Lady Jane Greys house. Several beautiful herds of deer, lovely to see. Lots of local cafes to visit including The Deer Barn cafe located in the centre of the park. Dogs on leads along the Newtown Linford entrance along the River Lin, if you have a well behaved dog go to the Hunts Hill car park located after Newtown Linford, you can let your dog off its lead and walk up the hill where you can see the ruins of Old John (a folly), this building is an iconic view and used on many Leicestershire Tourist guides.

   almost 8 months ago
2. Dean Hodson ★★★★★

   Lovely beautiful place to have a walk. There is plenty of different walks you can do too which is great. Nice to see peacocks and deers roaming around.

   almost 8 months ago
3. Daddyslittlelunchbox ★★★★☆

   If you want a walk that feels peaceful but still has a bit of adventure, Bradgate Circular is perfect. You start off on easy open paths with deer wandering around, then it gets more exciting as you climb toward Old John Tower. The climb isn’t huge, but the view from the top makes it feel like you’re on top of the world. The route down takes you past the Bradgate House ruins, which gives the walk a bit of history and a nice place to slow down before heading back. Follow us for more ➡️ @daddyslittlelunchbox

   almost 9 months ago

1. T K ★★★★☆

   The park is beautiful. What I didn't like was the amount of dogs off leads near the deers. This included a pit bull. Owners need to be wary at all times as deer are loose everywhere. Great for photographers. I parked in the south woods carpark as it is £2 all day.

   almost 10 months ago
2. Martin Reviews ★★★★☆

   Bradgate Road leads to the stunning Bradgate Park, a truly beautiful and expansive place that’s perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors. The park is filled with wildlife — from grazing deer to a variety of birds — and its natural scenery makes it ideal for both relaxation and exploration. Whether you’re after a quiet stroll, a scenic jog, or a full day out with family, the area offers something for everyone. There are designated BBQ spots, picnic areas, and clean toilet facilities that make visiting convenient and enjoyable. The walking and running tracks are well-maintained, offering routes for all fitness levels and interests. Overall, Bradgate Road and its surroundings provide a peaceful escape from the city, combining nature, history, and recreation in one truly lovely destination.

   almost 11 months ago
3. Adele Bowman ★★★★★

   Visited for the first time. Absolutely gorgeous park, I was in complete awe of all the deer. It’s a relatively flat walk around the lake and to the cafe however, does get rockier and steeper as you go up to Old John. Options to paddle in the stream and lots of open space to play some games. Suitable for families.

   almost 4 years ago

1. Jon Clynch ★★★★☆

   We visited Bradgate Park for the first time on April 9 2022 and have to say we were pleasantly surprised. I had been worried that its close proximity to Leicester might spoil the atmosphere somehow. As it turns out, Bradgate is a huge expanse of parkland with large areas of (enclosed) woodland. Parts were steep and rugged, like Dartmoor, and there's a folly on one hill and a war memorial on a nearby hill. It has an open, airy feel and the hills offer beautiful views across the countryside. Even the city doesn't look too bad from up there! As we walked we kept discovering new areas, it seemed never ending. Some of the ancient trees are amazing, and it was good to see deer still roaming as they would have done hundreds of years ago. Our main purpose, however, was to see the childhood home of Lady Jane Grey, which was obviously a grand and beautiful place in its day. We were slightly disappointed that we couldn't go in the ruins (there was a sign saying something about deadly nightshade?) but it was time to be heading off anyway. For that reason, and the fact that the toilets at the car park (Newton Linford) were not clean or in good working condition, I'm only giving 4stars. Still, we'll definitely be returning to explore some more, as we haven't seen it all and want to try the tea room.

   almost 4 years ago
2. Cheynella Clynch ★★★★☆

   Great place to visit - lots of space for a picnic, plenty of hills to climb, the ruins of an old Tudor manor house (Lady Jane Grey's childhood home), a cafe and a tearoom (we didn't visit either so can't comment much on that) and parking on-site which can be paid for either by card/cash. The only negative was the toilets which while present are rather basic and could do with better maintenance and cleaning (I took a star off for that). BUT a very enjoyable day altogether and we cannot wait to return!

   almost 4 years ago
3. Charlie Fowler ★★★★★

   Beautiful place, caught on the off chance of looking for places to go. Its a 20 mile drive from us yet we've travelled further for less of a view or walk. Absolutely stunning place. Definitely going again with a all day ticket. The deers were a added plus I loved seeing them that close very human friendly but didn't want to get to close to them as of course it is there land not ours

   almost 4 years ago

1. Carly Clarke ★★★★★

   I love this place. I discovered it the day I visited and it was a really enjoyable visit. Seeing the beautiful wildlife roaming free was great. I took my DSLR camera with me, and I'm so glad I did. I'd recommend this place to anyone who loves the outdoors and wildlife. Even those who enjoy photography!

   almost 4 years ago

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