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Welcome. Here you will learn about the Brocks Hill Visitor Centre and Country Park, the opening times, what we have for you to enjoy and a little of the history of the building and surrounding country park.
Also see the events calendar| for the latest about what is going on here.
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Brocks Hill Visitor Centre and Country Park
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The unusual design of the visitor center| offers practical solutions to environmental problems as well as demonstrating ideas in new technology such as solar water heating. It houses an exhibition, a cafe, a shop, toilets and also a meeting room which is available for hire.
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Opening times for the visitor centre, cafe, country park and play area
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Visitor Centre and Cafe
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Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
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10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Weekdays
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10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Country Park and Play Area
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These are accessible at all times
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The country park| extends for 30 hectares (67 acres) where native trees have been planted. Wildflower meadows, an orchard, a play area and ponds have been created and wheelchair and pram friendly paths have been laid around the Park.
Our regular newsletter includes our programme of events| for all ages. Please contact us to be put onto our mailing list.
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The centre and park were opened in April 2001. The project received £939,000 funding from the Millennium Commission and match funding from various partners including De Montfort University and Leicestershire County Council. This green wedge between Oadby and Wigston has now been protected from housing development!
Free Entry
Free Parking
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