Garendon Park - Guided Walks

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.

Available options are:-

To 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.

To 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.

There is also a self-guided walk around Garendon Park. See separate entry.

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 entry.

This event is part of Loughborough Heritage Weekend, where over a dozen local sites are opening their doors, with tours, activities, exhibitions and much more!

Timings

Saturday 12 September:

Guided walk at 1400 (full details given on booking)

Saturday 19 September:

Guided walk at 1030 (full details given on booking)

Sunday 20 September:

Guided walk at 1030 (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. Please park considerately if arriving by car.

Contact on day:

Anne and Martyn

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

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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