Not sure on much of the history of this place, I do know that once upon a time Lady Jane Grey lived here. You can access the inside on specific days of the year.

Blakes in the Peaks 🥾

February 12, 2022

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Bradgate House was a Tudor mansion built in the early 1500s, and was lived in by the Grey family - including Lady Jane Grey - for 220 years. The house was abandoned in the 1730s, and by 1790, it was declared a ruin.

Brenda

September 2, 2021

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The full story of this fabulous park can be found in the visitors centre.

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1. Bradgate Country Park loop from Newtown Linford

8.07km

02:14

140m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Old John Tower, Bradgate Park – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Newtown Linford

17.7km

04:53

300m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Beacon Hill Summit – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Nanpantan

21.1km

05:55

420m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: Newtown Linford, Charnwood, Leicestershire, East Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Ruins of Bradgate House

1. Bradgate Country Park loop from Newtown Linford

2. Old John Tower, Bradgate Park – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Newtown Linford

3. Beacon Hill Summit – Ruins of Bradgate House loop from Nanpantan

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