Garendon Park with Loughborough Heritage Open Weekend

Garendon was one of Leicestershire's grandest Halls. Although the Hall was demolished in 1964, much history abounds. Hosted by the 'Friends of Garendon Park' find out about the former Monastery, the Hall and the people who lived here, both upstairs and down. Do this on a pre-booked guided walk, or explore the parkland on your own.

Over 2 weekends available options are:-

- Pre-book a guided walk to areas not normally open to the public. This includes the site of the former Monastery, the former gardens and a large lake. Available on Sat 12th Sept 2pm.

- Pre-book a 3.5 mile guided circular walk across the Park. See the location of the former Hall, attractive farmland and three 18th Century follies. Plus ancient trees and plentiful wildlife. Hear about key family members. Available on Sat 19th Sept, 10.30am and Sun 20th Sept 10.30am.

- In your own time do a self-guided walk to explore the Park. See ancient trees and look out for the follies. Walk leaflets available from St Botolph's church, Shepshed or by download from https://sites.google.com/view/garendon/activities/heritage/walks

To see the impressive family memorials, visit St Botolph's church, Shepshed. Here there is a display about Garendon. Learn about the Hall, Park and Phillips family. Details on the separate Garendon Park and St Botolph's Heritage Open day entry.

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

Guided walk at 1400 (full details given on booking)

Saturday 19 September:

Guided walk at 10.30am (full details given on booking)

Sunday 20 September:

Guided walk at 10.30am (full details given on booking)

Location & directions

Garendon Park, Off Coe Avenue, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 4SE

Directions:

Full meet-up details will be provided to those booked onto the guided walks. Pedestrian access into the parkland is available from:- - the end of Coe Avenue, LE11 4SE (Kinch No 12 bus stop is nearby) - on former railway line off Pitsford Drive, LE11 4NY - through Booth Wood off Rowbank Way, LE11 4AN (Kinch No 5 bus stop is nearby) - from Butthole Lane from Shepshed Please park considerately if arriving by car.

Contact on day:

Anne and Martyn

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Only required for guided walks. Booking open on 1 September. Requests to be made via email to [email protected] or by phoning 07889187717

Booking contact name:

Martyn

Booking telephone number:

+447889187717

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

01 Sep 2026 09:00 AM

Accessibility details

Walks follow field and woodland paths recently opened to the public. There are no toilet facilities. Parking is available on neighbouring (residential) street, please park considerately and do not block drives or access.

Additional information

Max number of people:

16

Estimated duration:

2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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