Park Life

Julie Mayer visits Braunstone Hall, one of Braunstone Park's most distinctive features:

Julie Mayer hears the memories of local people who grew up in Braunstone Park.

Julie Mayer finds out about the history of Braunstone Park.

Ben Jackson discovers the events that keep people coming back to Oakham Castle's grounds.

Ben Jackson meets Peter Liddle to learn about Oakham Castle grounds 1,000-year history.

Ben Jackson takes you on a tour of the grounds at Oakham Castle.

Rupal Rajani meets some of the people who enjoy Beacon Hill.

Mick Moffat introduces Rupal Rajani to the animals that call Beacon Hill home.

Rupal Rujani meets senior ranger Mick Moffatt for a guide of Beacon Hill.

Monica Winfield meets some of the people who make Brocks Hills special.

Libby Glews tells Monica Winfield about some of the events at Brocks Hills.

Monica Winfield and ranger Nick Hague go on a tour of Oadby's Brocks Hills Country Park.

Jonathan Lampon visits World Fest, one of Hollycroft Park's biggest events.

Jonathan Lampon speaks to local historian Greg Drozdz on the history of Hollycroft Park.

Jonathan Lampon meets the people of Hinckley's Hollycroft Park.

Jim Davis goes on the trail of dinosaurs at Watermead Park.

Jim Davis meets some of the volunteers behind Watermead Park.

Jim Davis discovers the history of Watermead and some of the challenges it faces today.

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Bridget Blair finds out why our parks and open spaces are vital to our wellbeing.

Bridget Blair goes on an alphabetical tour of Leicestershire and Rutland's open spaces.

BBC Radio Leicester's Matthew Smith meets one of Bradgate Park's oldest inhabitants.

Matthew Smith went to see Bradgate Park's wild deer during the rutting season.

It's one of many important jobs at Bradgate Park - Bracken Rolling - Julie finds out more.