Cardinals, Chariots and Queens - The story of Abbey Park, Burrough Hill and Bradgate Park

Tuesday 17th November 2026 at 7.30pm

Speaker: MATHEW MORRIS

Have you ever wondered about the hidden history of your local park? Why is it there? What was there before it?

Ice Age hunters, Iron Age charioteers and Tudor cardinals and queens, all have left their mark on the park landscapes we enjoy today.

We look forward to welcoming the renowned local archaeologist Mathew Morris, to look at the archaeology of three of Leicestershire’s best loved parks.

Meeting venue and time

Markfield Methodist Church, Main Street (Opposite The Green) LE67 9WD, starting at 7.30pm. The Church is fully accessible and has lots of seating. Advance bookings are not usually taken.

Light refreshments are served afterwards at no extra charge, with the opportunity to chat with other people and the speaker.

There is very limited car parking towards the rear of the Church.  Parking is available around The Green and neighbouring roads.

The Arriva 29A bus service Leicester/Coalville/Swadlincote and the LC15 service both stop at The Green. The 29 stops near the top of Main Street, a 5-10 minute walk.

Charges

Group members attend meetings at no extra charge.

The annual membership subscription is £8 for individuals and £14 for joint members. The membership subscription runs from one Annual General Meeting to another. New members are welcome to join at any meeting and their membership will then continue until the next AGM.

Non-members are asked to pay £3 on the door at each meeting, which includes light refreshments after the talk.

There is no charge for under 18s. Children aged under 16 must be accompanied. Please note that our meetings are generally not suitable for younger children, unless otherwise advertised.