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Market Bosworth Country Park extends over an area of 87 acres (35 hectares) on the southern edge of Market Bosworth. The Site includes historical parkland and woodland including a collection of exotic trees in the arboretum.
Visitors can relax in unspoilt countryside. Pathways within and beyond the Park are ideal for walking. There is a Children's playground and fishing is available on the Bow Pool.
There has been a medieval parkland on this site since medieval times, originally established by the Harcourt family who gained the land after the Norman Conquest.
In 1567 the Dixie family bought the estate and began to shape the Park and also much of Market Bosworth as we know it today. In 1685 the present Bosworth Hall was built overlooking the fine parkland. At this time the Bow Pool was formed.
In its heyday, the park extended over 400 acres and was grazed by England's only herd of pure black Fallow Deer.
Leicestershire County Council bought the park in two stages in 1970 and 1974, it has since been open to the public for relaxation and recreation.
Location Map (Large area) | Location Map (Small area)
Market Bosworth Country Park is located approximately 13 miles west of Leicester and 7 miles north of Hinckley. The Park is easily accessible off the B585 and is also signed with brown tourism signs from the A447 at Bull in the Oak and from the A444 near Wellesborough. Regular bus services connect Market Bosworth to Leicester, Hinckley and Coalville. The nearest bus stop is located in the Market Square.
Opening Times:
| November - January |
Daily 7.00 am to 4.00 pm |
|---|---|
| February | Daily 7.00 am to 5.00 pm |
| March & October | Daily 7.00 am to 6.00 pm |
| April & September | Daily 7.00 am to 7.00 pm |
| May - August | Daily 7.00 am to 8.00 pm |
For details on volunteering, click here.
The Rangers
Tel: 01455 290429
email: bosworth@leics.gov.uk
Emergency/Out of Hours: 07850 276225
