Meet The

Geopartner Network

Our Geopartner Network is a group of organisations who support the Geopark and work together to build strong communities. All organisations who have signed our pledge and joined the network are listed below:

The logo of Aminah Active

Aminah Active

Aminah Active create welcoming and inclusive spaces, foster strong connections with the outdoors, and promote physical and mental wellbeing for all women - particularly those of ethnic minority and faith backgrounds.

All Saints Church in Thurcaston

Benefice of Anstey and Thurcaston with Cropston

A Church of England Benefice of two parish churches covering the villages of Anstey, Thurcaston and Cropston in the Leicester Diocese.

Rocky crags at Bradgate Park, next to the Old John tower.
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Bradgate Park

This 800 year old deer park offers wild and rugged landscape with dramatic rocky outcrops and gnarled oak trees - some of which are over 500 years old! You can learn more about the geology, wildlife, and history of the Park at the onsite visitor centre.

A range of bottles of cider.
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Charnwood Cider

Award winning full juice Real cider made in Leicestershire using traditional methods

A small wooden building surrounding by forest.
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Charnwood Forest Wigwam Holidays

Luxury glamping cabins, some with hot tubs near Bradgate Park, Leicestershire, dogs welcome.

Mo Walker standing with his Geopartner sign in front of a drystone wall.

Fieldworkers

Maurice Walker's Fieldworkers build and restore drystone walls to the highest quality, as well as providing other landscape management services.

A wooden box made by Foxy Wood.
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Foxy Wood

Beautifully made wooden products, using wood from in and around Charnwood Forest

The ruins of the priory at Grace Dieu
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Grace Dieu Priory

Owned by the Friends of Grace Dieu Priory, this ruined Augustinian nunnery was founded around 1240. Presentations and guided walks by appointment.

A train on the GCR crossing Swithland Reservoir
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Great Central Railway

The Great Central Railway exists today because a group of determined volunteers, back in 1969, following closure by British Railways, wanted the line to be saved to recreate the experience of main line steam for generations to come. Today they proudly cherish and develop their legacy as a contemporary visitor attraction to educate, entertain and bring value to our local communities. As the UK's only double track, main line heritage railway, they are the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be seen passing each other – just as it was when steam ruled the rails.

Several cottage buildings
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Horseshoe Cottage Farm B&B

Horseshoe Cottage Farm is a truly tranquil self-contained escape in Leicestershire, offering three bedrooms, the perfect place to retreat with friends or family.

A blue and green glazed ceramic fossil
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Magz King Ceramic Artist

Ceramics inspired by folklore and the natural world

Markfield Library
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Markfield Community Library

Markfield Community Library, a registered charity, was formed by a group of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers to save their local library from closure.

A painting of a church in Markfield

Markfield Local History Group

The Markfield Local History Group comprises local people with an interest in the history of Markfield and how it has evolved over the centuries to become the place that we know now.

A black and white photograph of Mountsorrel
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Mountsorrel Museum and Heritage Trust

Celebrating the heritage of Mountsorrel and running the local museum.

A view of Mount St. Bernard's Abbey with a blue sky background.
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Mount St. Bernard’s Abbey

This Cistercian Abbey was founded in 1835 as a continuation of Garendon Abbey (1133-1538). Includes gardens, high calvery, shop and Abbey Church.

Two people riding e-bikes through a forest.
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National Forest E-Bike Holidays

Fun cycling and walking holidays for gentle adventurers.

A fleet of coaches

Roberts Travel Group

Your go-to coach operator in Leicestershire for coach holidays & day trips and private coach hire.

Several bottles of wine sitting on a rocky outcrop.
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Rothley Wine Estate

Rothley Wine Estate sells award-winning wine grown and produced at the Kingfishers’ Pool Vineyard.

External view of the house at Stoneywell
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Stoneywell – National Trust

Zigzagging from its rocky outcrop, Stoneywell is the realisation of one man's Arts and Crafts vision within a family home. Original furniture and family treasures fill the cottage's quirky rooms and, outside, every turn conjures childhood memories of holiday excitement - one way to the fort, another to the woods beyond.

A jar of Temple Bees honey standing on some rocks.
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Temple Bees

Natural Honey from the Leicestershire & Derbyshire Countryside

Village Life is our regions premier community lifestyle magazine.

Village Life

Village Life is Charnwood Forest's premier community lifestyle magazine.

Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall on a sunny day.
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Woodhouse Parish Council

Woodhouse Parish Council provides local services to local people and visitors. It covers Woodhouse, Woodhouse Eaves and the surrounding farms and isolated dwellings.

Join Our Geopartner Network

Our Geopartner Network brings together organisations from across Charnwood Forest who want to support the Geopark and each other. Eligible organisations include businesses, charities, community groups, and parish councils.

Sue from National Forest E-Bike Holidays stands with her new wooden Geopartner sign