Braunstone Civic Centre. Amenities and facilities Braunstone Park contains two large ponds, and a children's play area on the park. In the centre of the park is Braunstone Hall, which was built as a private house in 1775, and became a school in 1932. The school closed in 1997 but after becoming derelict, it has been redeveloped into a hotel and conference centre. At the edge of the park is Braunstone Leisure Centre, which is run by Leicester City Council. Braunstone Swimming Club is the local competitive Swimming Club. References External links https://web.archive.org/web/20070113064534/http://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council--services/ep/business--the-economy/the-big-build/learning/brite-centre Mosaic Church – A New Church for Braunstone & Rowley Fields Manor House Community Centre Areas of Leicester Braunstone, Leicester Wards of Leicestershire