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A great family day out

Beacon Hill Countryside show was a nice surprise. The weather was great, which helped. But there... read more

Reviewed 2 weeks ago
HeathersView1
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Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
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Had a lovely day out with my mum daughter (23) and our dog, the walks are lovely yes we got lost... read more

Reviewed 4 weeks ago
67melissag
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Nuneaton, United Kingdom
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Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Beacon Hill Countryside show was a nice surprise. The weather was great, which helped. But there were things there that kids these days never see or think about. My grandkids saw Rescued dogs putting on a show, sheepdog display (he was rounding up geese -...More

Date of experience: August 2019
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Had a lovely day out with my mum daughter (23) and our dog, the walks are lovely yes we got lost but that was some of the entertainment, just make sure you time yourselves cause you can get lost for hours there are some many...More

Date of experience: September 2019
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Our first visit to Beacon Hill. What a fantastic place. Great walking and a cafe with friendly, helpful staff. Especially Charlie who was a star.The card machine wasn't working and she carried on like a good trooper and did not get flustered. Hope it's all...More

Date of experience: September 2019
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Reviewed September 3, 2019 via mobile

Love this park, it is where My hubby and go to to get space and walking our dogs, it’s beautiful, the views are fabulous, it is a spiritual place!

Date of experience: September 2019
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Reviewed August 23, 2019 via mobile

Congratulations to Leicestershire County Council on the work they have done to make Beacon Hill the perfect alternative to the often overcrowded Bradgate Park . There’s a bright new cafe and for families loads of picnic tables , two children playgrounds and a maze! For...More

Date of experience: August 2019
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Reviewed August 14, 2019

A new walk through Bradgate, Broombriggs & Beacon Hill tihs weekend. Beautiful walking - even when the weather is a bit blowy! Good signposting and facilities in the car park.

Date of experience: August 2019
1  Thank Maud180291
Reviewed August 12, 2019 via mobile

Choice of car parks and £3 for 3 hrs or £4 for all day. Great walks to be had on numerous pathways and views from the top are fabulous. Can be windy and cold even on warmer days but fabulous place to spend a few...More

Date of experience: August 2019
1  Thank MalcH
Reviewed August 11, 2019

Love walking the dog here. Its never over busy plenty of space great views. well worth a couple of hours walking about with the family or just on your own.

Date of experience: December 2018
Thank Mitchlad007
Reviewed August 9, 2019

would highly recommend, beautiful views of the surrounding countryside. Perfect for families and couples

Date of experience: May 2019
Thank Claudia C
Reviewed August 7, 2019 via mobile

debut today - parked at upper car park - superb panoramic views for miles - clean - perfect for picnics - pleasant walking - peaceful - great place to just relax and think - plenty of rocks for exploring - decent tracks suitable for most...More

Date of experience: August 2019
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ibsylhet541
June 23, 2019|
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Response from johnhp702 | Reviewed this property |
Hi Ibsylhet5 They are open 7 days a week from 7am to dusk, no overnight parking. regards, john
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Mika_NM98
June 22, 2019|
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Response from tracywinn | Reviewed this property |
There is a shorter, gentler path around the back which would be ok
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OrsiS1
November 6, 2018|
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Response from Jenny J | Reviewed this property |
The other answer here is for Bradgate not Beacon. There are various walks and paths you can choose so the length of walk and choice of inclines is up to you really. There are 2 car parks with paths off each so that should... More
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