Garendon Park part of Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend

Garendon Park opened to the public in 2023 for the first time in centuries! The Park surrounding Garendon Hall was landscaped in the 1730s, including several follies, which survive. The Hall deteriorated and was demolished in 1964, with the rubble used in the foundations of the M1. The Park was once the home of the De Lisle family and before that a 12th Century Cistercian Monastery.

The Friends of Garendon Park invite you to enjoy the landscape and learn of the history in a variety of ways.

1. Come, sit and chat at the Obelisk from 1000 to 1500 on Saturday and from 1400 to 1500 on Sunday. Knowledgeable stewards have a variety of information to share.

2. From the Stewards collect a map and guide yourself around the park. Footpaths are clear on the ground.

3. Join a 3 mile guided, circular walk around the estate including the Obelisk, Temple of Venus, the 100 Acre Field and an element of railway history. Either at 1030 on Saturday or 1430 on Sunday. Booking is essential.

4. Join a guided walk to visit areas not normally open to the public. See the site of the former Monastery Chapter House and climb the Prospect Mound. Either at 1430 on Saturday or 1030 on Sunday. Part of the walk is on rough ground. Booking is essential.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 20 September:

Hosted Info Sharing at the Obelisk: 1000-1600. Guided walk across estate field and woodland paths: 1030. Guided walk into the private grounds: 1430. Both with info sharing.

Sunday 21 September:

Hosted Info Sharing at the Obelisk: 1400-1500. Guided walk into the private grounds: 1030. Guided walk across the estate on field and woodland paths: 1430. Both with info sharing.

Location & directions

The Obelisk, off Coe Avenue, Garendon Park, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SE

Directions:

Access on foot or cycle from various entries to the Park.

Contact on day:

Max Hunt

Telephone number:

+447793369888

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Pre booking is required ONLY for the Guided Walks. When booking please confirm your choice of walk and time and also provide a contact phone number. Meet point and fuller details of each walk will be provided on booking.

Booking contact name:

Anne & Martyn

Booking telephone number:

+441509213137

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

01 Sep 2025 01:00 AM

Booking closes:

19 Sep 2025 12:00 PM

Accessibility details

Access is on foot using field paths

Additional information

If arriving by car please park considerately and do not obstruct driveways on the neighbouring streets.

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

2 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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