Oadby and Wigston, Borough in Leicestershire, England
Description
Oadby and Wigston is an administrative district in southeastern Leicester made up of two main towns spread across approximately 24 square kilometers. The area contains residential neighborhoods, shopping districts, and open spaces that give it the character of a typical suburban region.
History
The district was created in 1974 by merging the former urban districts of Oadby and Wigston into a single administrative authority. This consolidation was part of a wider reorganization of local government structures across England at that time.
Culture
The Framework Knitters Museum in Wigston displays the history of textile production through exhibits that show how important this work was to local families. Visitors can see the tools and learn about the craftspeople who shaped the region's identity.
Practical
The Brocks Hill Council Office in Oadby is the main place to go for local administration and resident services. Visitors should check opening hours ahead of time to make sure the services they need are available.
Did you know?
The University of Leicester Botanic Garden in Oadby is a research facility with plant collections used for scientific purposes. The garden is open to the public and offers a chance to see specimens that most people would never encounter elsewhere.
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University of Leicester Botanic Garden
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Wistow Hall
4.8 km
Church of St Thomas
3.1 km
Clarendon Park Congregational Church
3.1 km
Saffron Hill Cemetery
2.5 km
Southfields Library
3.1 km
Parish Church of St Denys
3.3 km
Church of St Peter
1.2 km
Church of St Mary, Stoughton
3.6 km
Church of St Mary Magdalene
2.1 km
Church of St Luke
4 km
Church of St Wistan
4.8 km
Church of All Saints
1.5 km
Church of St Mary Magdalene
4.1 km
Church of St Wistan
777 m
Church of St Cuthbert
4.3 km
National Gas Museum Trust
4.2 km
South Wigston War Memorial
3.1 km
United Reformed Church and Boundary Railings
1.2 km
Oadby War Memorial
1.2 km
42 And 44, Bushloe End
1.4 km
K6 Telephone Kiosk Outside St Peter's Church
1.2 km
Avenue House
1.3 km
Inglewood
2.3 km
Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
1.5 km
Wheatsheaf Works
3 km
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