Nature reserves, parks & green spaces in Leicester
Showing 1–50 of 424 locations in Leicester, East Midlands.
A compact city crossed by the River Soar, with Watermead Country Park to the north and the National Forest accessible within a short drive.
Castle Hill Country Park
Urban park· 181 ha
Braunstone Park
Urban park· 141 ha
Western Park
Urban park· 111 ha
Western Park
Urban park· 111 ha
Beaumont Park
Urban park· 94 ha
Humberstone Heights
Golf course· 90 ha
AYLESTONE MEADOWS
Aylestone Meadows is an 80-hectare Local Nature Reserve in Leicester, East Midlands, England. This area includes hay meadows and riverbanks, providing habitats for diverse plants and animals, with various walking routes for exploration.
Nature reserve· 80 ha
Leicestershire Golf Club
Golf course· 78 ha
Birstall Golf Club
Golf course· 77 ha
Abbey Park
Urban park· 64 ha
Abbey Park
Urban park· 64 ha
Knighton Park
Urban park· 54 ha
Stokeswood Park
Urban park· 52 ha
WATERMEAD COUNTRY PARK
Watermead Country Park is a local nature reserve covering 49 hectares located in Leicester, East Midlands. Visitors can explore varied habitats, including wetlands and wooded areas, which support a range of wildlife, ideal for birdwatching.
Nature reserve· 49 ha
Victoria Park
Urban park· 47 ha
Victoria Park
Urban park· 47 ha
Abbey Park
Grade II* registered historic park and garden
Historic· 40 ha
Hamilton Park
Urban park· 39 ha
Ocean Road Open Space
Urban park· 35 ha
Evington Park
Urban park· 34 ha
Evington Park
Urban park· 34 ha
Midland Co-operative Society Sports and Social Club
Urban park· 32 ha
VICTORIA PARK, LEICESTER
Grade II registered historic park and garden
Historic· 32 ha
The Rally Community Park
Urban park· 31 ha
Shady Lane Arboretum
Urban park· 28 ha
Humberstone Park
Urban park· 25 ha
Humberstone Park
Urban park· 25 ha
Hamilton Park
Urban park· 25 ha
Spinney Hill Park
Urban park· 23 ha
Spinney Hill Park
Urban park· 23 ha
Sir John's Wood
Urban park· 21 ha
Willowbrook Park
Urban park· 20 ha
Quakesick Spinney
Urban park· 15 ha
Castle Hill Country Park
Urban park· 14 ha
Knighton Park
Broadleaved· 14 ha
Leicester abbey and 17th century mansion and ornamental gardens
Scheduled Monument
Historic· 13 ha
Riverside Park
Broadleaved· 13 ha
WELFORD ROAD CEMETERY
Grade II registered historic park and garden
Historic· 12 ha
St Peters Open Space
Urban park· 11 ha
Exchange Park
Urban park· 11 ha
Bennion Pools Nature Area
Urban park· 10 ha
Preceptory, boundary, two mounds, fishpond and dam at Beaumont Leys
Scheduled Monument
Historic· 10 ha
Castle Hill Country Park
Urban park· 10 ha
Fosse Recreation Ground
Urban park· 9 ha
SAFFRON HILL CEMETERY
Grade II* registered historic park and garden
Historic· 9 ha
Towers Park
Urban park· 8 ha
Hamilton Park
Urban park· 7 ha
Piggy's Hollow
Urban park· 7 ha
THE ORCHARDS
The Orchards is a 7-hectare Local Nature Reserve located in Leicester, East Midlands. Visitors can explore traditional orchard habitats, which support various species of bats and birds, and enjoy peaceful walks among the trees.
Nature reserve· 7 ha
Broadleaved woodland near New Parks
Broadleaved· 7 ha