Parks and Open Spaces

The paths here allow a circular walk with elevated views over South Leicestershire. This walk runs along a disused railway line through beautiful woodland adjacent to the Grand Union Canal and River Sence.

Fosse Meadows Nature Area is the Councils flagship site consisting of approximately 57 hectares. Following a strategic review of the Councils parks and open spaces the Council appointed Green Circle Regeneration Community Interest Company (CIC) in March 2025 to oversee the future management of the site on a twenty-year Lease.  The vision of Green Circle is to restore and conserve Fosse meadows Nature Area for biodiversity, and through engagement with people from across the social spectrum, to reconnect them with nature through experience and education. For all enquiries, please contact Green Circle via info@greencirclenature.co.uk

The park falls within an historic area of Sharnford with the original Fosse Way Roman Road running adjacent to the eastern boundary leading to High Cross, which is the centre point of old Roman England. 

Fosse Meadows consist of a variety of walks, beautiful woodlands, bird hide, wildlife zones and a lake dedicated to nature, best appreciated from the nearby bird hide. There is also a children’s play area, free onsite parking, picnic areas, toilet facilities and a mobile drinks/snacks van which is in the main car park at peak times.

This riverside site was opened to commemorate the Queen's Silver Jubilee. There is a small car park and dog bins. Please note that Jubilee Park is also a flood plain, and as a result it can get very muddy.

The hard-surfaced path leads through mature woodland into meadows. The Osiers also has a stream and pond.

This site can be accessed from Watergate Lane, The Hilton Hotel and Narborough Road South leading to the entrance to the Lubbesthorpe Road. An outdoor gym is also available.

One of the most popular parks in the district, this site is set on the remains of a medieval village and is old Victorian parkland with a pond and an ice house. A large car park with information boards, hard-surfaced paths and dog bins and easy access for wheelchairs feature on the site.

This walk is made up of two small sections of a disused railway line. The south section can be accessed from Warwick Road, Spinney Holt, Avon Drive and Enderby Road. The north section access is via Station Street. There is a picnic site with views to the three arch bridge near Littlethorpe Road. This is an attractive place for wildlife in the summer.

This walkway is along a disused mineral railway line which was used for hauling granite from the quarry at Enderby. There are good views to the River Soar and Whistle Meadows. This is an attractive place for wildlife in the summer.

There are various entry points for this walk which starts from Coventry Road in Narborough and ends in Seine Lane in Enderby.

Access points in Enderby:

• Forest Road
• Seine Lane
• Coleridge Drive

Access points in Narborough:

• Huncote Road
• Copt Oak Road
• Pimpernel Close
• Speedwell Close
• Snowdrop Close
• Thornborough Close

The path through this area is part of the Sustrans cycle route and links up with the Great Central Way and Aylestone Holt Spinney. This site is ideal for picnics in the summer.

Alternative access to the site is via Needham Avenue and Parsons Drive. Parking and access are available at Glen Parva Parish Council offices.

Gynsills Nature Area, Stelle Way, Glenfield

This small site has mature trees and a pond which once formed part of the Gynsills Estate parkland. There is a small meadow area as well with grass tracks through the wooded area.

Gynsills Nature Area on Google Maps

Gynsills Meadow, Stelle Way, Glenfield

On the other side of Stelle Way is a site which is mainly meadow with planted woodland in one corner and grass paths running around the whole site.

Gynsills Meadow Area on Google Maps 

There are other sites in the area which are not owned by Blaby District Council, some of which are listed below.

Blaby Oaks, Hospital Lane, Blaby

A Community Wood managed by the Woodland Trust.

Bramble Walk, Countesthorpe Road Lutterworth Road

A linear walkway along a flowery disused railway. Further information available from Cosby Parish Council.

Burbage Common and Woods, Smithy Lane Burbage Common Road

Ancient woodland and unspoilt meadows. For further information contact the Visitors Centre on 01455 633712.

Croft Glebe, Croft

Community Woodland managed by the Woodland Trust.

Forest East Park, Leicester Forest East

It has a wildflower meadow and native trees. For further information contact Leicester Forest East Parish Council.

Guthlaxton Cycle Trail

This is part of the National Cycle Network. The signed route from Derby to Oxford runs through Glen Parva, Blaby and Countesthorpe. A trail map is available from Blaby District Council cashiers.

Wistow Country Park

A picnic area beside a garden centre with refreshments and toilet facilities. For further information contact Wistow Garden Centre and Model Village on 0116 259 2009.