Museums · West Midlands
Oadby and Wigston
Oadby and Wigston — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Andrew Tatlow — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Oadby and Wigston is a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Oadby and Wigston is a museum located in the West Midlands. It focuses on the local history and heritage of the area. The museum provides insight into the cultural and social developments of the region.
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Background
History
The district was created on 1 April 1974 under the Local Government Act 1972, covering the area of two former districts, which were both abolished at the same time: The new district was named Oadby and Wigston, combining the towns' names. The new district was awarded borough status from its creation, allowing the chair of the council to take the title of mayor.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.5920, -1.0950
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Oadby and Wigston
- Parish
- Oadby and Wigston, unparished area
- Postcode
- LE18 3PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
Sources
- wikipedia: Oadby and Wigston (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oadby and Wigston?
- Oadby and Wigston is in West Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.5920°, -1.0950°.
- Is Oadby and Wigston wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Oadby and Wigston. Check ahead for specific facilities.