Leicester
Have a taste for the quiet life? Then a visit to one of Leicester’s beautiful country parks could be just the ticket. Below are details of three of the city’s popular parks. For more information on Leicester’s green areas visit www.leicester.gov.uk/parks.
Abbey Park
Abbey Park Rd
Leicester
0116 222 1000
The award-winning Abbey Park has its own pets corner, boating lake and Chinese garden. You can also take a stroll around the ruins of Leicester Abbey, which are located in the park grounds.
Bus services available
Service 26 to Mowmacre Hill.
Service 54 to Beaumont Centre.
Service 70A to Birstall.
Gorse Hill City farm
Anstey Lane
Leicester
0116 253 7582
A great place to visit with the family, Gorse Hill is a working farm which has animals to pet as well as an adventure playground and picnic area.
Bus services available
Service 74 to Anstey.
Victoria Park
London Rd
Leicester
0116 222 1000
Victoria Park can be as tranquil or lively as you like. The park has a number of well laid-out pathways that wind through beautiful tree-lined avenues, while also boasting sporting facilities, play areas and a skate park.
Bus services available
Service 54 to Goodwood
Service 22 to Evington.
