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Oadby, Leicestershire

Oadby is a small town in Leicestershire. The town is famous for Leicester Racecourse, situated on the border between Oadby and Stoneygate, and the University of Leicester Botanic Garden. The town is within the council area of Oadby and Wigston (Leicestershire).

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Leicestershire
Lat, Long: 52.597656,-1.080552
Grid Reference: SK 6237 0038
Council Area: Oadby and Wigston CA (Leicestershire CA)
Police Area: Leicestershire PA

GBPN ID: 33563
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Oadby,_Leicestershire_33563

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