Wistow Leicestershire Map

About Wistow

Wistow, a quiet hamlet in Leicestershire, holds a certain stillness that seems to absorb the passing hours. It lies 9.8 km south-south-east of Leicester (from Leicester: bearing 149°T, OS grid SP 638 959), and is situated south of Newton Harcourt village. The fields surrounding Wistow are often brushed with a soft, almost pearlescent light, particularly in the late afternoon, lending a gentle glow to the cultivated landscape. The air here carries the faint, earthy scent of well-tended soil, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that has long sustained this corner of the East Midlands. Though small, Wistow possesses a timeless quality, as if the familiar shapes of its cottages and the ancient hedgerows have remained largely unchanged for generations. Its proximity to the larger city of Leicester offers a contrast, highlighting Wistow's own distinct character as a place of quiet contemplation.

About This Wistow Map Page

Explore Wistow, 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: 52.558021, -1.059709. 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.