Ruins of the birthplace of England’s Nine Days’ Queen, Lady Jane Grey, are to reopen to the public as a major conservation project continues.<\/p>\n
An estimated \u00a3700,000 is being spent repairing and protecting Bradgate House and Ruins near Newtown Linford, with work starting last year<\/a>.<\/p>\n Now, the Bradgate Park Trust has announced visitors will be allowed back at the site in Leicestershire from 1 April.<\/p>\n The trust added that more than 7,000 handmade bricks had been used to stabilise the ruins so far.<\/p>\n Lady Jane, a Protestant great-niece of Henry VIII, was born at the 15th-Century Grade-II* listed scheduled monument in 1537 and became queen on 9 July 1553.<\/p>\n She was deposed by her Catholic cousin Mary I nine days later and then executed, aged 17, in 1554.<\/p>\n The work will see a staircase tower rebuilt, a large fireplace in the kitchen strengthened, and repairs carried out in the walled garden.<\/p>\n It follows the restoration of the Bradgate House chapel<\/a>, which was completed on 4 July 2025.<\/p>\n The trust said in a statement: “Scaffolding has been removed from two towers, revealing the patchwork of repairs, which will gradually blend in over the coming months.<\/p>\n “Work has also begun on the formal garden walls.<\/p>\n “We’re pleased to share that the ruins will reopen to the public on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, from 11am to 3pm.<\/p>\n “While conservation work is ongoing, the site will remain accessible to visitors.<\/p>\n “Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we continue with this incredible project.”<\/p>\n Listen to BBC Radio Leicester on Sounds<\/a> and follow BBC Leicester on Facebook<\/a>, on X<\/a>, or on Instagram<\/a>. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk<\/a> or via WhatsApp<\/a> on 0808 100 2210.<\/p>\n More on this storyRelated Internet links