Wigston Leicestershire Map

About Wigston

Wigston, a substantial settlement within the Oadby and Wigston district of Leicestershire, presents a character all its own. It lies 5.6 km south-south-east of Leicester (from Leicester: bearing 161°T, OS grid SP 606 990), and is situated west-north-west of Newton Harcourt village. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, often carries a soft, golden hue that seems to warm the weathered brick of its older buildings, hinting at centuries of quiet habitation. Its origins, stretching back to Saxon times, are evident in the enduring street patterns and the dignified presence of All Saints' Church, whose spire has for generations marked the centre of Wigston. Though now largely a residential hub for those drawn to its proximity to Leicester, the echoes of its agricultural past remain, with fields still bordering its edges, offering a gentle reminder of the land that shaped it. The air itself, especially on a breezy morning, carries a faint, earthy scent, a subtle perfume of soil and growing things.

About This Wigston Map Page

Explore Wigston, Leicestershire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.585659, -1.106497. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.