Bradgate Park is one of Leicestershire’s most widely celebrated natural beauties. But how much does the county actually know about the park, known for its roaming deer, Old John and its history ...

But the history of the park goes back much further than the Tudors. And we mean, way, way, back, to around half a billion ...

The medieval deer park, the childhood home ... which administers the award schemes, said: "Bradgate Park is a vital green space for the community in Leicester and Leicestershire, bringing people ...

From the nationally renowned Bradgate Park to nearby Beacon Hill Country Park ... into the heath hills where you can often spot roaming deer", the trail is open all year around.