Castle Gardens
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Castle Gardens, The Newarke, Leicester
Situated alongside the busy St Nicholas Circle Castle Gardens provide formal peaceful gardens adjacent to the site of Leicester’s Castle. The whole area, including most of Castle Gardens Park, is a scheduled monument. Read more about the Leicester Castle Monument.
Situated alongside the busy St Nicholas Circle Castle Gardens provide formal peaceful gardens adjacent to the site of Leicester’s Castle. The whole area, including most of Castle Gardens Park, is a scheduled monument. Read more about the Leicester Castle Monument.
Features
This 4 acre site has a rock garden, mixed borders and a river boat landing. A statue of Richard III commemorates his burial nearby after the Battle of Bosworth. On one side, the Grand Union Canal slows past with a mooring for canal boats, which is a popular stopping off point in the summer months. There is seating for picnics where a quiet afternoon can be spent watching the brightly painted canal boats pass by.
Castle Garden Festival
Each year a festival takes place celebrating the history of the Castle and it's gardens.
Parking and Access Information
No parking is available, with limited street parking. Tarmac pathways throughout the park.
For more information contact: Parks Services.
Parking and Access Information
No parking is available, with limited street parking. Tarmac pathways throughout the park.
For more information contact: Parks Services.