Situated in Charnwood Forest in north-west Leicestershire, Beacon Hill Country Park has over 135 hectares (335 acres) of mixed woodland, grassland, wildflower meadows and adjoining farmland. This popular countryside area is owned and managed by Leicestershire County Council for peaceful recreation whilst conserving the site’s considerable historic and wildlife value. Visitors can explore an extensive network of paths, enjoy picnics and barbeques, and discover the many features of interest.

Bradgate park is an historic Mediaeval deer park in the heart of the ancient Charnwood Forest. It retains much of its original landscape with small woods, grassy slopes and rocky outcrops. Swithland Wood – 146 acres of Ancient Woodland. Bradgate Park is Leicestershire’s largest,most visited country park and was originally created as a deer park in the ancient Charnwood Forest. Red and fallow deer can still be seen feeding among the bracken.

Connecting Market Harborough and Northampton via a high quality traffic-free cycle path through the stunning Leicestershire and Northamptonshire countryside, the Brampton Valley Way provides the perfect opportunity for a family day out. The route follows one of the longest dismantled railway paths in the country. Along this railway line there is a series of tunnels which add a bit of excitement to the cycle ride as these are approximately 500 m long with no light, except a ventilation shaft in the middle – Beware these tunnels are pitch black so make sure you are prepared!

Brixworth Country Park offers various dog-friendly walking options, including a 7.5-mile circuit around the reservoir, with designated off-lead areas.

We aim to ensure that everyone, irrespective of age, ability or background, feels welcome at our country parks and has an equal opportunity to discover, enjoy and benefit from them.

Our country parks are safe and have managed areas with sign posted trails. There are well maintained surfaced paths and plenty of seating.

Melton Country Park is an area of open space some 137 acres (55.5 hectares) in size, just 10 minutes walk from the centre of Melton Mowbray. It is a large area of informal and formal recreation areas, lakes and waterways, sports facilities, play areas, picnic areas, footpaths, and cycle tracks. Other facilities include a visitor centre and café, a bird hide and ample car parking.