Leicestershire County Council Country Parks have been awarded national recognition. Why not take the opportunity this summer to enjoy this well kept countryside areas.

Beacon Hill | Watermead | Market Bosworth

Whats on in the Country Parks

Find out what events are coming up within our Country Parks

Car Park Season Tickets

Save money with a Car Park Season Ticket for County Council Country Parks.

If you have visited a Leicestershire County Council Country Park recently we would love to hear your views. Please complete our Country Parks Survey.

Conservation Volunteers

Volunteers constructing the Natural Play Area

Conservation volunteering is a great way to keep fit, meet people, learn new skills and to develop your knowledge of the countryside. No previous experience is necessary, just enthusiasm and a desire to get involved. All kit, relevant training and safety equipment will be provided. For more information have a look at the work programme for each of the three ranger teams. New volunteers are welcome to come along and join in the conservation tasks, but please get intouch to let us know in advance.

Western Team Volunteer Groups
- Mondays and Thursdays and selected Saturdays and Tuesdays
- Western Work Programmes
Beacon Hill Country Park
- 2nd & 3rd Sundays every month
- Beacon Work Programme
Watermead Country Park
- 1st & 4th Thursdays every month
- Watermead Work Programme

For general enquires please call the helpdesk on 0116 305 5000

You can also go to Conservation Volunteers page for more information

Country Parks Fishery

28lb2oz common carp from John Merrick's Lake

Leicestershire County Council Country Parks Fishery consists of 6 individual lakes and double bank stretch of the River Soar on three separate venues:

Watermead: 3 lakes: John Merricks, Lily Pond and King Lear's Lake. Plus a double bank section of River Soar from the Weir at Johnson's Bridge to King Lear's Bridge.
Snibston Grange Fishery: 2 waters: Carp Lake & Match Lake.
Market Bosworth Country Park: Bow Pool.

For more information and details on Season Tickets visit the Country Parks Fishery page.

Youth and Schools Visits

For contact details and more information on arranging an educational or recreational visit to a Country Park

Country Parks Information

Please note: Leicestershire County Council no longer manages the Foxton Locks site, Sence Valley Forest Park, or Wistow Picnic Area.

See our fantastic new Countryside Guide which showcases the County’s wide variety of wonderful open spaces. Whether you just want to get out into the fresh air, relax, enjoy nature, exercise or try your hand at an environmental conservation task, the choice is yours.
In the guide you’ll find details of over 30 country parks to visit, walking and cycling routes and trails for all abilities, bridleways, waterways to explore, plus a page of great money-saving offers to use whilst out and about.

Copies of the Countryside Guide are available from libraries, museums and local tourist information centres, by calling 0116 305 0001, emailing customerservices@leics.gov.uk or downloading from www.leics.gov.uk/countrysideguide