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BOSWORTH BATTLEFIELD

6 ha

Plan your visit

PicnicFamilyDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome6 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
  • Shenton Station Tea Room — makes this an easy full-day family visit without needing to pack food

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféToilets

Best for

7 activities

Picnic day out

café, toilets; Country park — good for group day out

Free

Family friendly

café, toilets; Country park — designed for family visits

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed — country park

Free

Forest walks

Country park

Free

Wildlife

Country park — managed habitat

Free

Bird watching

Country park — mixed habitats

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

6 signed routes nearby · 3 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Footpath T54Walking route
Named routeRef T54
Footpath T53Walking route
Named routeRef T53
Footpath T50Walking route
Named routeRef T50
Leicestershire RoundWalking route
Named routeRegional walking route
Footpath U8Walking route
Named routeRef U8
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Cycling

11 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 52Cycling route
Named routeRef 52National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km
Named routeRef 52Length 1.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.4 km
Named routeRef 52Length 1.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route3.6 km
Named routeRef 52Length 3.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route673 m
Named routeRef 52Length 673 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route5.2 km
Named routeRef 52Length 5.2 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt

About this country park

Bosworth Battlefield is a Country Park covering 6 hectares in Hinckley and Bosworth, East Midlands, England. The park includes historical sites from the Battle of Bosworth and features paths through grasslands that are home to various wildlife.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Ambion Hill, Bosworth Battlefield, Shenton, Leics

Ambion Hill, Bosworth Battlefield, Shenton, Leics

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