The Grey family retained it for the next 500 years until, in 1928 it was given, as a plaque in the park describes,'to be preserved in its natural state for the quiet enjoyment of the people of Leicestershire'.
The Grey family retained it for the next 500 years, and in the 19th century was opened to the public several days a week. In 1928 it was bought by Charles Bennion and given, as a plaque in the park describes,'to be preserved in its natural state for the quiet enjoyment of the people of Leicestershire'.