Bosworth Battlefield Country Park
The Country Park was developed
in the early 1970’s to provide an environment to interpret the famous Battle of Bosworth. This access
is mainly on footpaths and includes the Battlefield Trail. It is approximately 1.75 miles and takes
a maximum of two hours to complete.It links to the Ashby Canal and Shackerstone Railway to provide an
exciting visitor experience.
The
Country Park has
four car parks all with footpath links to the Battlefield Centre. Parking charges are £1.50 per car.There
are season tickets available which cover the Battlefield and all car parks in Leicestershire County
Council's Country Parks.
More info on Parking Season tickets.
The car parks are:
Battlefield car park |
Shenton
Station |
Cheney Lane |
Whitemoors
Battlefield car park
Location Map
Opening times:
| November, December & January | Daily 8.30am - 4.30pm |
| February | Daily 8.30am - 4.30pm |
| March & October | Daily 8.30am - 4.30pm |
| April & September | Daily 8.30am - 5.30pm |
| May to August | Daily 8.30am - 5.30pm |
Car
Parking Charge: £1.50 (Pay & Display)
Facilities
- Toilets in the Heritage Centre
- Refreshments at the Tithe Barn restaurant
- Picnic area
This car park is also where the Battlefield
trail begins and ends.
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Cheney Lane
A small car park and picnic site with a link to the Heritage Centre via a bridleway.
Location Map
Opening times:
| Open daily | 8.30 am to 4.00 pm |
Car
Parking Free
Facilities
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Whitemoors
This car park and picnic site is where Henry Tudor is alleged to have camped before
the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. However, it is now believed to be a possible site of the Battle itself.
Location Map
Opening times:
| Weekends Only | 9.00 am to 4.00 pm |
Car Parking Free
Facilities
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Contact the Country Park RangersTelephone:
01455 290429
Emergency/Out of Hours Telephone: 07850 276225
Email:
bosworth@leics.gov.uk
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