Love the outdoors in Charnwood!
Charnwood is home to a range of beautiful parks, ancient woodlands and open spaces which is why we have launched the Love the Outdoors in Charnwood campaign to showcase some of the spectacular places to visit in the borough.
The campaign encourages people to spend time outside in the fresh air, explore the beautiful outdoor spaces on their doorstep and enjoy being amongst nature.
Whether you enjoy listening to the morning birdsong at the Outwoods, meeting friends for a picnic at Bradgate Park or taking a short walk at Watermead Country Park, there are plenty of places to visit across the borough.
And one of the key aims of the campaign is to highlight Charnwood’s hidden gems such as Morley Quarry in Shepshed and Booth Wood in Loughborough.
The Council manages 617 acres of open space in Charnwood including Stonebow Washlands, the Outwoods and Dishley Pool just to name a few.
There are also many other much-loved sites in the borough managed by partners including Bradgate Park (Bradgate Park Trust), Watermead Country Park (Leicestershire County Council and Leicester City Council) and Cossington Meadows (Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust)
Photo competition
Our Love the outdoors in Charnwood photo competition returned for 2023.
Residents of all ages were invited to enter the competition by grabbing their cameras and capturing snaps at their favourite park or open space in Charnwood.
Entries closed at midnight on Monday August 28, 2023. Thank you to everyone who entered this year.
See the winning photos from this year's competition
Love the outdoors videos
We have put together a series of videos showcasing some of the open spaces across the borough.
Watch more videos from the campaign by clicking on the link below.
Further information
More information about the different country parks, nature reserves and woodland sites in Charnwood including details on parking can be found using the links below:
Council's parks and open spaces
Leicestershire County Council Country Parks
Leicestershire and Rutland Widlife Trust
Get involved
We also want you to get involved with Love the outdoors in Charnwood campaign by telling us what you think about Charnwood's breathtaking landscapes and sharing photos of your favourite outdoor space in Charnwood.
To share photos and get involved, search the hashtag on Twitter #LoveCharnwoodOutdoors; visit the Council’s Facebook page or tag us in your photos on Instagram @CharnwoodBC.
Last updated: Fri 27th October, 2023 @ 09:11