Approximately five miles south of the city of Leicester, at the centre of Leicestershire and the East Midlands lies the town of Wigston. Lying on the southern outskirts of Leicester, this town is situated between the city and the beautiful rolling countryside of Leicestershire. Featuring beautiful streets packed with many fine 19th-century architectures and offering a variety of stunning scenery, this town is an excellent destination for relaxing breaks and laid-back holidays.
Wigston has a pretty active retail and commercial industry. Along the town centre and nearby locations, tourists will find plenty of establishments to cater both their shopping and dining needs. These establishments include McDonald's, Sainsbury's, Boots the Chemist, Farmfoods, Aldi, B&Q, Wetherspoons, Subway, Greggs sandwich shops, Co-op, Tesco, Iceland, Superdrug, Coombs bakery, and Ladbrookes.
MacFisheries' MacMarkets is the town’s major supermarket for many years, and this establishment still stands today. With a good variety of shops and places to eat, this town offers a good shopping and dining experience that both shoppers and food lovers will love.
Things to See and Do in Wigston
Wigston Framework Knitters Museum is the top attraction of the town. Showcasing the legacy of Leicestershire’s textile industry through a collection of original knitting machines, it is an excellent place to visit in this town. The Tap and Barrel is one of the town’s most popular bars where visitors can enjoy a pint of finely brewed ales, award-winning fish ‘n’ chips and succulent Sunday roasts. Offering a cosy ambience this bar is an excellent place to experience the vibrant nightlife of the town. As a destination that promises an incredible travel experience, this town is a great destination that you have to check out this coming holidays.