racetrack
Mallory Park
Compact lakeside circuit at Kirkby Mallory known as the 'friendly circuit', racing since 1956. Its Gerard's Bend is one of the longest, fastest corners in British motorsport.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Wigston Magna
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Wigston Magna
Wigston Magna is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Great Glen, 47km from Warwick Castle.
Wigston Magna is in England, United Kingdom, with about 37,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Great Glen, about 4 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Wigston Magna?
Within an hour or so of Wigston Magna: Mallory Park (17 km), JLR Classic Works (34 km), Coventry Transport Museum (34 km), Donington Grand Prix Collection (34 km).
Are there any good drives near Wigston Magna?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, A54 Congleton to Buxton and Goyt Valley road, Peak District.
Where is Wigston Magna?
Wigston Magna is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Great Glen.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 37,260
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.5813, -1.0925
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Wigston Magna
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
JLR Classic Works
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
34 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Coventry Transport Museum
Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
34 km · about 40 min drive
museum
Donington Grand Prix Collection
World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.
34 km · about 40 min drive
film location
Drayton House (Saltburn)
The private Northamptonshire country house used as the Catton family estate in Saltburn; visible from public rights of way only.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
National Motorcycle Museum
The world's largest collection of British motorcycles with over 1,000 machines spanning a century of manufacturing near Solihull.
44 km · about 50 min drive
castle
Warwick Castle
A medieval castle built by William the Conqueror in 1068, situated on the banks of the River Avon in Warwickshire.
47 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Land Rover Experience Solihull
Off-road driving experience at Jaguar Land Rover's headquarters on a purpose-built terrain course.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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