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Singles in and around Wigston and Oadby
Wigston and Oadby sit just south east of Leicester, with a knitting heritage, a university botanic garden and open countryside close by. For a first date there's a wander round the University of Leicester Botanic Garden, a stroll along the Grand Union Canal, or a walk at Brocks Hill Country Park. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Wigston and Oadby
Three easy places to meet someone new in Wigston and Oadby. Check opening times before you go.
University of Leicester Botanic Garden
A set of themed gardens and glasshouses in Oadby, run by the university. Check opening times and any ticket details before you go.
The Grand Union Canal near Wigston
A flat towpath beside the canal on the south side of Leicester, with narrowboats, bridges and benches. Free, easy and good for a gentle walk.
Brocks Hill Country Park
A country park in Oadby with woodland paths and meadows. Free to enter and good for a gentle first walk.
Around Wigston and Oadby
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Wigston, Oadby, South Wigston, Glen Parva, Blaby and Great Glen.
Getting there: South Wigston has a station on the line between Leicester and Birmingham, and Oadby has no station. Frequent buses link both towns with Leicester, and the A6 and A563 are the main roads.
Go Leicester Dating covers the whole Leicester area, so you can join from Wigston and Oadby and search nearby towns too. New to dating again? Our guide to dating safely is a good place to start.
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Questions about dating in Wigston and Oadby
What is a good first date in Wigston and Oadby?
There are plenty of easy options: a wander round the University of Leicester Botanic Garden, a stroll along the Grand Union Canal and a walk at Brocks Hill Country Park. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Wigston and Oadby?
South Wigston has a station on the line between Leicester and Birmingham, and Oadby has no station. Frequent buses link both towns with Leicester, and the A6 and A563 are the main roads.
Can I join Go Leicester Dating from Wigston and Oadby?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and when you sign up you pick your area so we can show you singles nearby. Go Leicester Dating covers the whole Leicester area, so you can search other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Wigston and Oadby?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Every member is ID verified, and our guide to dating safely has more tips.