Welcome to Wistow in Leicestershire, a beautiful and historic English hamlet in rolling countryside just a few miles south of Leicester and north of Market Harborough.

Famous for the Wistow Maze (with new design and quiz trail each summer), the thriving Rural Centre with its large garden centre, model village, cafe/bistro, Mediterranean deli, art gallery and wide variety of shops. There are numerous country walks around St Wistan's Church and the Grand Union Canal, attractive cottages and flats for rental, and views of historic Wistow Hall with its scenic parkland and lake.

Wistow Maze

A giant 8 acre Maize Maze with a fun Quiz Trail hidden amongst 3 miles of pathways, with high level bridges & towers. Open July-Sept.
CLOSED 2020 due to Covid-19

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Rural Centre

Businesses now OPEN following Government guidelines.

Wistow Rural Centre provides a wide variety of shops in beautiful rural surroundings, including an extensive garden centre, cafe/bistro and model village. 

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About Wistow

Learn about the history of Wistow dating back to 849AD, including farming and sustainability. Browse through the Picture Gallery of Wistow and its surroundings.

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What's On

This is where you'll find details of any special events we're running at Wistow, including "MUSIC IN THE PARK" 

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St Wistan's Church

Find out how to get married, blessed or have a child christened in this wonderful setting. Read the history of this historic church with its regular summer services. 

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Cottage Rentals

Many of the flats and cottages at Wistow and around the Estate are let to appropriate tenants for terms of between 1 and 3 years.

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Contact & Directions

Contact details and Directions for the Wistow Maze, Cafe, Garden Centre, Cottage Rentals & Church.

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