Bradgate Park will be re-open tomorrow (Wednesday) with new rules in place to keep people safe. 

Visitors have been asked to wear gloves while operating pay and display machines, come back another day if the parks are busy and to observe social distancing at all times. 

Coalville Nub News reported today (Tuesday) that Leicestershire County Council leader Nick Rushton said the park would be open by the weekend County Council leader says Bradgate Park to re-open by the weekend

And the Bradgate Park Trust said in a Facebook post on Tuesday afternoon: "The Trust can confirm that the Trustees have agreed the re-opening proposals as of tomorrow, Wednesday May 13 for Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood. 

"Please note tearooms and the visitor centre will not be re-opening. Our primary focus will continue to be to maintain the welfare of visitors, staff and our neighbours.

"Whilst we appreciate people have missed visiting Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood, and with weather improving, we ask people review how busy the sites are and consider coming another day if needed. Please be considerate to neighbours if car parks are full and do not park dangerously on surrounding roads."

The park was closed when lockdown measures and the stay at home message was introduced by the government. 

With restrictions on time spent outdoors being relaxed from tomorrow and with people now allowed to drive to outdoor spaces, the decision was made to re-open the park.

The trust warned that the re-opening is subject to ongoing review and assessment. Pay and display car park charges will apply.

The statement said: "Car parks will be opened daily by 9am. Visitors are asked to wear gloves when using the machines and to follow the systems in place to ensure social distancing. 

"Machines will be sanitised throughout the day by staff, but help keep others safe by wearing gloves. Please follow the one-way systems on site to ensure social distancing. Car parking will be limited and monitored.

Hours might vary based on the reduced team."

The trust said that there will be a limited number of toilets open.

"We will be opening toilet blocks. In each block just one cubicle will be opened and only one person should be entering at one time to ensure social distancing. Please follow signage on site, social distancing and hygiene guidance," it said.

An appeal for people to "play their part" made up part of the re-opening guidelines. 

"Please play your part as we re-open. Ensure social distancing, take precautions by wearing gloves and follow the guidance on site. All normal guidance around cycling and dogs on a lead zones applies.

"Thank you for your patience as we have finalised this plan and all the positive messages of support for the charity in this challenging time."