Drinks and snacks are available at Beacon Hill Café,  Grounds at Snibston Colliery and 1485 Tithe Barn.  Opening hours vary:

Countryside Code

Help us to keep our country parks safe and enjoyable for all visitors by respecting the Countryside Code and bylaws.

– Keep dogs under close control
– Leave gates and property as you find them
– Do not pick wild flowers or remove any other flora
– Do not swim in any of our lakes or ponds, nor let your dog(s) swim
– Do not light fires

For more information see the full Countryside Code here 

 

 

Lount Nature Reserve

New Lount Nature Reserve is a 19.5-hectare mixed reserve of species-rich grassland, ponds, plantation woodland and scrub within The National Forest. The site, which was designated a Local Nature Reserve in 1995, sits on the site of the former New Lount colliery.

NEW LOUNT NATURE RESERVE

 

Opening Times

Free car park, open daily from 9am – 4pm

Visitor Information

Melbourne Road, Newbold Coleorton, LE67 8JH. Pedestrian access can also be gained via the public footpath adjoining the NE corner of the site

Free car park, open daily from 9am – 4pm

 

Season Tickets

If you are a regular visitor to Leicestershire County Council Country Parks you could save money with a car park Season Ticket, which is valid for all our parks. For more information please visit www.leicestershire.gov.uk/country-park-car-parking-season-ticket