Welcome to Oadby

Oadby is a small town located in the county of Leicestershire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles southeast of Leicester city centre and has a population of around 24,000 people. The town is known for its affluent residential areas, excellent schools, and beautiful parks and gardens.

One of the most notable landmarks in Oadby is the University of Leicester Botanic Garden. The garden covers an area of 16 acres and features a wide variety of plants and flowers from around the world. It is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike, offering a peaceful and tranquil environment to relax and enjoy nature. The garden also hosts a range of events throughout the year, including plant sales, guided tours, and educational workshops.

Oadby is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the 17th-century Oadby House and the 19th-century St. Peter's Church. The town has a rich cultural heritage, with a strong sense of community and a vibrant arts scene. There are several local theatre groups, music societies, and art galleries, as well as a range of sports clubs and leisure facilities. Overall, Oadby is a charming and picturesque town with plenty to offer visitors and residents alike.

Local Weather

Cloudy

Temp: 9°C

Feels Like: 5.5°C

Wind: 17 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Launde Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Miss Kathryn Priddey	New Street Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 4LJ 01162713899 School Website
Langmoor Primary School Oadby Academy Converter Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mr Helen Bonser	Kenilworth Drive Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 5HS 01162712776 School Website
Manor High School Academy Converter Ages:10-14 Head Teacher Mr Liam Powell	Copse Close Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 4FU 01162714941 School Website
Brookside Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Grace Brown	Copse Close Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 4FU 1162713680 School Website
Brocks Hill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Ms Sally Wicken	Howdon Road Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 5WP 01162714885 School Website
Leicester High School For Girls Other Independent School Ages:3-18 Head Teacher Mr Alan Whelpdale	454 London Road Leicester LE2 2PP 1162705338 School Website
Beauchamp College Academy Converter Ages:14-18 Head Teacher Miss Kathryn Kelly	Ridge Way Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 5TP 01162729100 School Website
Gartree High School Oadby Academy Converter Ages:10-14 Head Teacher Ms Sonia Singleton	Ridge Way Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 5TQ 01162717421 School Website
Glenmere Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Mr Samantha Conlon	Estoril Avenue Wigston Leicestershire LE18 3RD 01162882228 School Website
Saint John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy Wigston Leicestershire Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs A Gallagher	Shenley Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 3QL 01162882203 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
South Wigston Kenilworth Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 4XU 2.55 Miles

Leicester London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB 2.80 Miles

Narborough Station Road, Narborough, Leicestershire, LE19 2HR 5.66 Miles

Syston Melton Road, Syston, Leicestershire, LE7 2HA 6.46 Miles

Sileby King Street, Sileby, Leicestershire, LE12 7RN 9.02 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
David Green Taxis 0116 271 2822 25 Beaumont Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4DA 0.17 Miles
Aim Airspeed 0116 221 5000 69 The Parade, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5BB 0.28 Miles
Air Speed Taxis 0116 271 6776 69 The Parade, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5BB 0.28 Miles
G F I Of Oadby Taxis Ltd 0116 271 0869 35 London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5DL 0.35 Miles
Queens Cars 0116 271 2828 35 London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5DL 0.35 Miles
Taxis A G 0116 271 1771 58 Fairfield Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 4NE 0.44 Miles
Drivemycarhome Co Uk 0116 298 6444 Brabazon Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5HG 0.50 Miles
Leicester Chauffeurs 07852 405405 20 Brabazon Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5HB 0.59 Miles
Oadby Express Taxis 0116 216 7941 125 Rosemead Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5PP 0.62 Miles
Airport Specialists 0116 271 1451 21 Lowcroft Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 5UD 0.82 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Stoughton Road Le2 4 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Leicester Road Le2 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Parade Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Oadby Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Uplands Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Le2 Asda Superstore Oadby Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
London Road Le2 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00
Manor Road Extention Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lyndon Drive Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Launde Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
London Road Le2 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stoughton Drive South Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bollington Road/Uplands Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Brabazon Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Seagrave Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Harborough Road Surgery	33 Harborough Road Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 4LE
The Central Surgery 0116 2712175	The Central Surgery Brooksby Drive, Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 5AA
Spectrum Health 0116 2719042	Severn Surgery 159 Uplands Road, Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 4NW
Rosemead Drive Surgery 0116 2166997	103 Rosemead Drive Oadby Leicester LE2 5PP
Oadby & Wigston Pcn Enhanced Access 0116 2166997	Rosemead Drive Surgery 103 Rosemead Drive Oadby Leicestershire LE2 5PP

Local Stores

Uplands Road
167 Uplands Road
Oadby
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE2 4NW
01162 717266
Store Website
0.69 miles

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HGS - SPAR - Harborough Road
Oadby Service Station
Harborough Road
Leicester
LE2 4LE
01162 714161
Store Website
0.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Medivet Oadby
19 Stoughton Road Oadby Leicester Leicestershire LE2 4DS 0116 271 2856 oadby@medivet.co.uk Website 0.17 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Vets4u
Oadby Industrial Estate Leicester Leicestershire LE2 5NE 0116 272 9955 john@vets4u.uk Website 0.52 miles


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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk
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24 Hrs Online Veterinary Pharmacy at www.vets4u.uk

Oadby Vets4pets Ltd
186 Oadby Road Wigston Leicestershire LE18 3PW 0116 281 3322 oadby@vets4pets.com Website 1.04 miles
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Bell, Brown &Amp; Bentley
1 Central Avenue Wigston Leicester Leicestershire LE18 2AB 0116 288 6638 wigston@bbbvet.org.uk Website 1.80 miles
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Bell, Brown &Amp; Bentley
192 London Road Leicester Leicestershire LE2 1ND 0116 254 3255 richard.bell@bbbvet.org.uk Website 2.28 miles

Animals Treated
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A The Park Veterinary Group
519 Saffron Lane Leicester Leicestershire LE2 6UL 0116 283 1314 saffron@parkvetgroup.com Website 2.62 miles
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Animals Treated
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Local Dog Walks

Shady Lane Arboretum
Also Known As Evington Arboretum, The Arboretum Is An Attractive Open Public Space On The Southern Boundary Of The City Of Leicester. Recreational, Botanical, Wildlife And Historical Features Make This A Popular Space. There Are Over 500 Species Of Trees And A Fenced Nature Area Has Been Planted With Native Trees And Shrubs And A Sown Wildflower Grassland. The Southern Section Of The Site Below The Brook Is Predominantly Grassland, And Is Managed As Meadow Or Rough Mown Grass To Encourage A Species And Wild Flower Diversity. It Is Surrounded By A Breedon Gravel Footpath And Criss-Crossed By A Well-Developed System Of Grass Paths. Shady Ln Leicester Lancashire LE2 2FB 0.93 miles

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Aylestone Meadows
A Huge Walking Area Next To The River Soar With Parking Aplenty. Woodlands And Grassy Areas, Very Well Kept With Steps And Raised Walkways. Running Streams Mean Your Pooch Can Swim Without Fear Of Blue Algae. There Are Bins Dotted About So You Never Have To Walk Far With A Poo Bag. Playgrounds And Picnic Areas Available. British Telecomon Aylestone 473 Aylestone Rd Leicester Lancashire LE2 8TB 2.88 miles Off Aylestone Road

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Bouskell Park
A Good Mix Of Park Area, Woodlands And Bridal Way. There Is Also A Cornfield Which Is Lovely To Walk Throughout The Year. Free Parking, Plenty Of Disabled Parking Spaces. Well Maintained Park Area With Plenty Of Rubbish Bins. All Very Friendly Dogs And Owners Use This Area. 79 Sycamore St Blaby Leicester LE8 4FL 4.00 miles

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Watermead Country Park
A Network Of Lakes And Canals Set In Beautiful Park And Woodlands In The North Of Leicestershire. A563 Lancashire 4.89 miles We Are Located North-East Of Leicester, Immediately Adjacent To The A46, Between The Villages Of Syston And Wanlip. The Country Park’S Main Entrance Can Be Accessed From Wanlip Road, Syston, Near To The Hope And Anchor Pub (Le7 1Pd).

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Bradgate Park
Childhood Home Of Lady Jane Grey. With Beautiful Parkland, River &Amp; Ruined House. All Surrounded By Several Acres Of Deer Park &Amp; Woods. Wonderful Place For A Dog To Walk Off Lead But It Is Used Widely By Horse Riders And There Are Several Herds Of Deer Roaming Free So If Your Dogs A Hunter Then Might Be Best To Keep Him On A Lead. In The Deer Park There Are View Points, Monuments And A Folly. 521 Bradgate Rd Newtown Linford Leicester LE6 0HE 8.04 miles Newtown Linford

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Foxton Locks Canal Walk
Foxton Locks Gumley Road Foxton 8.14 miles Well Sign Posted To The Car Parks

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Weather Forecast

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