Explore woodland trails, historic hillforts, and wildlife habitats across this scenic country park with play areas and café facilities.

Beacon Hill Country Park offers families a rich blend of natural beauty, outdoor activities, and historical discovery. Located just south of Loughborough in Leicestershire, the park features magnificent views, diverse woodland walks, and distinctive seasonal displays including bluebells in spring and vibrant autumn colours. The site holds significant ecological and geological importance, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest with areas protected as a scheduled ancient monument dating back to the Bronze Age. Children can enjoy a dedicated play area featuring timber structures including a log train, hazel maze, log towers, and various sculptures carved from wood grown within the park. Throughout the grounds, visitors encounter impressive chainsaw carvings such as the 'axe man' and 'rock face' depicting the legendary old man of the Beacon rock formation. The park's grazing livestock—including cattle, sheep, and protective alpacas—add to the experience while naturally managing the landscape. The park caters to all activity levels and interests. Multiuse tracks accommodate walkers, cyclists, and horse riders, while specialist visitors can pursue rock climbing, orienteering, bird watching, and jogging. Beacon Hill Kitchen & Deli provides refreshment with dine-in and takeaway options (open 9am-3pm weekdays, 9am-4pm weekends). With accessible paths, picnic areas, dog-friendly policies, and two car parks, the venue is well-equipped for family visits.

Venue Details

What this place offers

Toilets

Public transport nearby

Accessible toilets

Free WiFi

Baby changing facilities

Food available

On-site parking

🐕Dog-friendly

Parking nearby

Pushchair friendly

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dennis coton

2 months ago

Great day out at Beacon Hill Country Park, beautiful sunshine and great walks. Discovered these two taking shade from the midday heat. Plenty of parking available at both car park. Fabulous panoramic views from the summit of the spectacular Leicestershire countryside

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Kamalesh S

3 months ago

Neet and clean place for hiking, spending family time, can take your pet dog over there at weekends, can have lunch with scenic views while looking yaks having their grass over there

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Tanaiya Mistry

4 months ago

We went for a walk. It was very natural and colourful, also there were lots of caterpillars. But it was very nice. We had a picnic of food that we bought from home. We saw some cows, bulls and horses.

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Kestutis Grigaliunas

4 months ago

The real highlight is the unexpected encounter with the stunning cows. Seeing these gentle giants grazing peacefully against the backdrop of the park's ancient millions year old rock formations is absolutely amazing. During the spring, the native woodlands transform with vibrant carpets of bluebells, adding a delicate touch to the otherwise rugged heathland landscape.

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Vikki Hogg

4 months ago

We parked in the lower car park, there is a higher car park too! The lower car park has a cafe and toilets and play park next to it as well as access to walking routes and a rhododendron labyrinth. The trailer have some tree and bird identification signs which is lovely for children. Car parking up to £5.50 for the day. Ideal for taking some games and a picnic. We walked up to the top of the hill, some lovely views and on the way back down on the other side was a sea of bluebells.

Reviews last updated: 6 October 2026