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

Works will be taking place to improve access to Watermead Country Park. We are advising all visitors accessing the park through the north entrance to please follow temporary signage and any diversions that are in place.

The Reedbed Nature Reserve is currently open on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays (9am – 3pm) and Sundays (9am – 1pm).

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your co-operation.  Please keep an eye on our facebook page for further information and updates.  

 

How to Find Us:

We are located north-east of Leicester, immediately adjacent to the A46, between the villages of Syston and Wanlip. The country park’s main entrance can be accessed from Wanlip Road, Syston, near to the Hope and Anchor pub (LE7 1PD) SK 60721 11408

Public Transport Info:

Bus routes to the local villages from Leicester and surrounding towns: Arriva 6 (walking involved). For more information please contact Traveline

www.traveleastmidlands.co.uk

Download our Guide here
Watermead Country Park PDF Leaflet

Opening Times

All our parks are open every day. Beacon, Watermead North and Market Bosworth Country Parks car parks allow entry from 7am until the following times:

December – January – 4pm

February – 5pm

March – 6pm

April – 7pm 

May – August – 8pm

September – 7pm

October – 6pm

November – 5pm

We do not permit overnight parking or camping.

Toilets:  toilet facilities are located at King Lear’s car park.

Prices / ticket machines

All-day parking at Watermead costs just £2.50. Pay-on-exit machines are installed at Beacon Hill and Market Bosworth. Please ensure you have correct change on arrival. All proceeds from car parking charges go into the maintenance and upkeep of our country parks.

Car Park – 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 

Fishing 

For those angling, season permits can be obtained for the fishing season (1 July to 31 March). Day tickets can be purchased from on-site staff (on the bank).

Fishing at Watermead Country Park (North) is not permitted at night and can only take place during the daytime on King Lear’s Lake and the Lily Pond. Fishing is not permitted on John Merrick Lake.

 

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

BBQ’s are currently prohibited. Thank you for your cooperation.

For more information see the full Countryside Code here