Winter Tree Tour in Victoria Park

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Join us for a guided walk through Victoria Park with our Tree Wardens. Booking opens 1 Jan 2026.

Victoria Park main gates, London Road (near junction with Granville Road)

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<h3>Winter Tree Tour in Victoria Park Saturday 24 January at 11.30am Meeting inside Victoria Park main gates, London Road (near Granville Road). Finishing on the University of Leicester campas (library cafe), adjacent to the park. Around 1.3 miles with information stops along the way. Up to 90 minutes, steady pace. Optional cafe stop after walk - allow extra time if you wish to join in. </h3>Join us for a guided walk through Victoria Park, presented by the volunteer Tree Wardens. This seasonal stroll takes in selected trees and explores the theme of trees in winter. The Tree Wardens will provide interesting snippets of information to enjoy, as you wander around this beautiful green space. Our route will mostly be on firm paths, but to gather beneath the trees it will include some soft (unsurfaced) ground, which may be muddy after rain - please wear appropriate footwear. This short walk is ideal for new attendees. Free to attend but places must be booked. Booking opens 1 January 2026.This walk is a collaboration between the Leicester Tree Wardens and the Choose How You Move project. BookingThis short walk is free to attend, but numbers are limited. Adults - to secure a place, please book via Eventbrite (once booking has opened). Places do not need to be booked for children, but they must be accompanied by an adult. Walks information line: 0116 454 2860. Our phone line is usually answered Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, but please note the line is closed over the festive period from 18 December 2025 and reopens 5 January 2026. If you are no longer able to attend, please cancel via Eventbrite or contact us by phone (during office hours)so we can allow others the opportunity to attend. TravelLondon Road is served by buses. For help planning your journey on foot, by cycle, public transport or by car, check out the Choose How You Move Journey Planner.New WalkersIf you have not walked with Leicester City Council before we will ask you to complete our Walker Registration form in advance of the walk online or by phone. You will receive an email with a link to the online form in the days leading up to the event. You only need to do this once and can attend any of our walks thereafter (subject to booking a place on Eventbrite).Dress for the weatherRemember to dress appropriately for the weather. Our group walks will go ahead in most weather. We recommend the following:<ul><li>Comfortable sturdy footwear</li><li>Bring a raincoat or umbrella in case of rain</li><li>On cooler days wear appropriate layers and a coat/jacket</li><li>On warmer days a sunhat and sunscreen are recommended.</li></ul>Please bring a bottle of water with you.Group sizeWe kindly ask walkers to book their place, so we can keep our group size manageable.Self-guided routesIf you have been unable to book onto one of our group walks, or you prefer to explore with your family or friends, self-guided routes are available to download from the routes page of our <a href="https://www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk/walks/" title="https://www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk/walks/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Choose How You Move website</a> or via the <a href="https://www.gojauntly.com/" title="https://www.gojauntly.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Go Jauntly</a> smartphone app. For other ideas, do check out our <a href="https://www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk/walking/walk-inspiration/" title="https://www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk/walking/walk-inspiration/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Walk Inspiration</a> page which features walk videos and quiz trails. Enjoy exploring Leicester this summer.

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