Giant sequoia stands among the ancient oaks of this historic deer park in Charnwood Forest, near Leicester. Free.
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Before you go
- Access
- Open to the public
- Last checked
- 20 Jun 2026
- Visitor information
- bradgatepark.org
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Canopy Weather Safety
High Winds Advisory
Avoid standing beneath mature conifer crowns during storms or high winds. Follow site closure notices and move to clear ground if canopy branches are moving heavily.
Bark Photography
Low-Angle Light
Low-angle morning and late-afternoon sunlight reveals rich fibrous bark texture and distinctive red coloration.
Estate Approach
EasyRoads Route Check
Estate roads often feature narrow single-track lanes and low overhanging boughs. Verify vehicle clearance before setting off.
In the Forest
Tree Radar for iPhone
Designed for use when cellular reception is weak or unavailable. Directional compass points directly toward recorded tree coordinates under dense canopy.
Redwood species here
Photos
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Credit: Stephen McKay / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Evidence
Aging record
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About this place
Compiled from the listed sources below — not a first-hand account.
Bradgate Park is a large historic deer park in Charnwood Forest, Leicestershire, best known for its ancient oaks and open bracken moorland. Among its planted exotics is the giant sequoia (Wellingtonia), standing tall above the park's older native trees. Free to enter.
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