Bradgate Park is the sort of place that makes you forget you’re a short drive from Leicester: deer roam the open parkland, and the rocky outcrops of Charnwood Forest rise behind them. Leicestershire is much more than its city, with plenty of countryside to match, and a good few long walks to wear out a keen dog.
Leicester is the hub here. Trainers, vets and swimming have Leicestershire pages, and Leicester adds sitters, groomers and pet transport guides of its own. There’s no Leicestershire-only rescue page, so we use the wider East Midlands round-up, and any town beyond Leicester is sent to the UK-wide guides. Consider this a gateway to existing directories, not a catalogue of everyone locally.
What’s covered in Leicestershire
- Dog trainers: Dog trainers in Leicestershire
- Vets: Best vets in Leicestershire
- Dog swimming spots: Best dog swimming spots in Leicestershire
- Dog sitters: Leicester. For other towns, use our UK dog sitters directory.
- Dog groomers: Leicester, with the UK dog groomers guide for the rest.
- Adoption and rescue: no Leicestershire-only page, but our Oxfordshire and East Midlands rescue round-up includes the area.
- Pet transport: Pet transport in Leicester
Deer parks and rocky ground
The deer at Bradgate are wild, so a dog that chases is a problem for the deer and for you. Keep a lead on near the herds, especially in the autumn rut and the early-summer fawning season. The paths in Charnwood Forest are rocky in places, so check paws after a long walk.
If you’re travelling by road, allow extra time on busy routes if you’ve a vet appointment or a transport booking. Our Leicester pet transport page explains the local logistics.
For the long-walk dog
If your dog is happiest on a full day of rocky paths and parkland, Calmshops has Calmdogs Active Hip & Joint Chews, a complementary feed to sit alongside a balanced diet. It isn’t a veterinary medicine, so if you’ve any concerns about your dog’s joints or mobility, speak to your vet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Leicester have its own sitter, groomer and transport pages?
Yes. Leicester has its own dog sitters, dog groomers and pet transport pages, all linked above.
Which rescue guide covers Leicestershire?
There isn’t a Leicestershire-only one. We link to our wider Oxfordshire and East Midlands rescue round-up.
Can I take my dog to Bradgate Park?
Many owners walk there, but deer roam freely, so keep your dog under close control and follow the park’s own signs and rules.
Written by Georgiana & Figo. Know a Leicestershire spot we should feature? Tell us.
