City of Leicester district, City of Leicester, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Oadby

Oadby is a town in City of Leicester district, City of Leicester, United Kingdom, home to about 23,184 people. Within 50 km by road there are 160 places to visit — 64 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 30 parks and 7 treks. The must-see places are Knighton Spinney (2 km), Evington Park (2 km) and Clarendon Park Congregational Church (3 km).

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Oadby, City of Leicester
Oadby, City of Leicester district, City of Leicester, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Oadby at a glance

Location
City of Leicester district, City of Leicester, United Kingdom
Population
about 23,184
Coordinates
52.6062° N, 1.0835° W
Places within 50 km
160 (160 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for treks; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Oadby

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Oadby: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Oadby

128 churches within 100 km of Oadby. The closest is Clarendon Park Congregational Church (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Oadby

61 forts & heritage within 100 km of Oadby. The closest is Raw Dykes (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Oadby

40 parks within 100 km of Oadby. The closest is Evington Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Oadby

21 treks within 100 km of Oadby. The closest is Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Oadby

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Oadby. The closest is Knighton Spinney (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Oadby

12 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Oadby. The closest is Croft Hill (15 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Croft Hill · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Old John · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Altar Stones · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Ulverscroft Valley · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Beacon Hill Country Park · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Bardon Hill · viewpoint · City of Leicester · ~25 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Oadby

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 10 km on the road.

  1. Start in Oadby
  2. 2 km Knighton Spinney · nature spot, City of Leicester
  3. 2 km Baitul Ikram Mosque · mosque, City of Leicester
  4. 1 km Clarendon Park Congregational Church · church, City of Leicester
  5. 1 km Masjid Umar · mosque, City of Leicester
  6. 2 km Evington Park · park, City of Leicester
  7. 2 km Back to Oadby

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How to reach Oadby

    All places near Oadby by distance

    Within 15 km of Oadby

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Oadby by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches64128Clarendon Park Congregational Church (3 km)
    Forts & heritage3161Raw Dykes (5 km)
    Parks3040Evington Park (2 km)
    Treks721Rail Trail: the Avon Valley From Rugby Circular (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens613Knighton Spinney (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints912Croft Hill (15 km)
    Mosques & dargahs26Masjid Umar (3 km)
    Museums55Jewry Wall Museum (6 km)
    Temples23Guru Nanak Gurdwara (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs22Rutland Water (37 km)
    Waterfalls11Derby Waterfall (6 km)
    Other attractions11The Sockman (25 km)

    Oadby: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Oadby?

    Knighton Spinney (nature spot, about 2 km), Evington Park (park, about 2 km), Clarendon Park Congregational Church (church, about 3 km), Masjid Umar (mosque, about 3 km), Baitul Ikram Mosque (mosque, about 3 km), Victoria Park (park, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Oadby?

    160 places on Spotwander: 64 churches, 31 forts & heritage, 30 parks, 7 treks, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest church to Oadby?

    Clarendon Park Congregational Church, about 3 km by road; St Peter (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Oadby?

    Raw Dykes, about 5 km by road; Greyfriars Church (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Oadby?

    Evington Park, about 2 km by road; Victoria Park (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Oadby?

    Start in Oadby, visit Knighton Spinney, then Baitul Ikram Mosque, then Clarendon Park Congregational Church, then Masjid Umar, then Evington Park, and drive back — about 10 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Oadby?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for treks; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Oadby

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Oadby’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Oadby on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.