Bradgate Park car parks closed

An incident on site today means car parks will not re-open at the Leicestershire attraction.

Car parks at a local beauty spot have been closed following reports that travellers have set up camp. Reports suggest a number of caravans arrived at the Hunts Hill car park at Bradgate Park earlier this week.

Bosses at Bradgate Park told visitors on twitter that they would not be able to park at Bradgate Park or Swithland Wood near Newton Linford today:

Visitor Update: We currently have all car parks (Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood) closed as we deal with an incident on the Estate. We hope to reopen them later today. Pedestrian access is possible to both sites.

— Bradgate Park Trust (@BradgatePark) July 31, 2018

In a later tweet, the park confirmed all car parks will remain closed today and further instructions will be given tomorrow.

Visiting Update: Car parks will remain closed for the rest of the day. We will provide an update tomorrow morning with regard to times they will reopen.

— Bradgate Park Trust (@BradgatePark) July 31, 2018