Abbey Park Leicester
2 Abbey Park Lodge, Abbey Park Road
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About Abbey Park Leicester
Leicester's riverside parkland features historic abbey remains, peaceful lakes and diverse wildlife spread across two sections linked by the River Soar, with dining options and picnic spots available.
What's nearby
- The Range, Leicester 400m away
- Mattioli Arena Leicester 400m away
- Big Car World - St. Margaret's 450m away
- Maher Centre 450m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Parking
- ✓Free car park
- ✓Paid car park
- ✓Free street
- ✓Paid street
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible parking
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
Photos via Google
Opening hours
- Monday
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday
- 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What visitors say
Abbey Park is a beautiful green space, especially considering how close it is to Leicester city centre. Whether you want to go for a walk, cycle, run, play sports, have a picnic, or simply relax on the grass, there’s plenty of space for everyone. The park also hosts various events and festivals throughout the year, which creates a lovely atmosphere. Walking around the lake while watching the ducks and swans is especially peaceful. It’s one of the best parks in Leicester for both relaxing and staying active, and its convenient location makes it even better. Definitely worth visiting if you’re in the area.
· via Google
A spacious and beautiful park with a children's play area and an outdoor gym for adults. It also features a large lake filled with many ducks and birds, but I hope the lake and facilities will be cleaned more carefully. We went at July and they had a nice fun fair my kids enjoyed it.
· via Google
Leicester is known for its wide variety of parks which are generally well looked after. Abbey Park is a traditional formal park with nice formal flower beds, boating lake, cafe, open spaces, play areas, tree areas. It’s very nice and well looked after. Originally was the site of the old Abbey - the remains of which can be walked around. A good size. Various events put on throughout the year - summer fair and firework displays in November for example. It connects with both the canal and the river Soar enabling you to walk further if you want a much longer walk. In the mornings many dog walkers and runners, afternoons, particularly Sundays, many family groups out for a stroll or picnic. It’s a great park for local residents.
· via Google
Absolutely love Abbey Park! It’s such a beautiful, well-maintained space with an amazing variety of trees that make every visit feel a little different. The animal area is a lovely touch and always a highlight, especially for families. And I’m always happy to spot squirrels running around - it really adds to the charm of the park. A perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. Definitely a 5-star spot!
· via Google
People say this park offers diverse greenery, historic abbey ruins, and well-maintained flowerbeds, along with a children's playground and a pets corner. Visitors also highlight the clean and peaceful atmosphere, making it ideal for walks, cycling, and relaxation. They also mention the convenient free parking and the cafe.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Abbey Park Road, Leicester, LE4 5AQ Get directions
- Category
- Parks & Play Areas
- Guest rating
- 4.6 / 5 (6,990 reviews)
- Suitable for
- All Ages
- Setting
- Outdoor
- Dogs allowed
- Yes
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Leicester