Bradgate Park (1 Mile) - www.bradgatepark.org
Charnwood Forest - www.nationalforest.org & www.focf.org.uk
Beacon Hill Country Park (4 Miles) - www.leicscountryparks.org.uk - Breath-taking views
Thornton Reservoir (4.3 Miles)
2.45 miles easy walking around perimeter with free carparking. Peaceful and picturesque with great views over the water.
Footpaths - Attached to site
National Forest - www.nationalforest.org
Swithland village & Reservoir (6.8 Miles) - Search ‘’Swithland Reservoir’’Watch the GCR Steam Engine travel over the reservoir bridge.
Richard III Visitor Centre (9 Miles) - www.kriii.com
Stoneywell National Trust (3 Miles) - www.nationaltrust.org.uk
National Space Center (9 Miles) - www.spacecentre.co.uk
Bosworth Battlefields (13 Miles) - www.bosworthbattlefield.org.uk
De Montfort Hall, Leicester (10 Miles) – www.DeMontfortHall.co.uk – Classic & Modern performances
Great Central Railway (5.7 Miles) – www.gcrailway.co.uk
UK’s only double track, main line heritage railway. Only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other. Runs every weekend, bank holidays and some week days. Book a 5 course meal in the First Class Restaurant whilst on the move.
Tropical Birdland (6.8 Miles) - www.tropicalbirdland.com
6.5-acre sanctuary for Parrots and exotic birds. Housing over 250 feathery residents, every square inch has been devoted to giving a home to some of the most alluring and captivating species from around the world.
Donington Park Raceway (14 Miles) - www.donington-park.co.uk
Mallory Park (10 Miles) www.malloryparkcircuit.com
Charnwood Forest Golf Club (6 Miles) – Woodhouse Eaves, Leics www.charnwoodforestgolfclub.com
Opened in 1890 and designed by James Braid, our superb 9- Hole heathland course was created to make full use of the natural environment in this particularly beautiful part of the Leicestershire countryside
Charnwood Forest Alpacas (14 Miles) - Swadlincote www.pukkapacas.com
Nestled on the Leicestershire and Derbyshire border and situated on the outskirts of Ashby-de-la-Zouch. The 110 acre farm is one of the first, original and largest alpaca farms open to the public in the UK. Alpaca experiences, Donkey walks, Horse riding experience and much much more.