This page gives directions of how to get to the Brocks Hill Country Park and Visitor Centre by foot, bus, train or car.

By Foot

The centre is located 10 minutes walk from Oadby Town Centre, 20 minutes walk from Asda Store, Oadby and 40 minutes walk from Wigston

From Wigston

Head west along the B.582, Wigston Road to its signalized junction with Brabazon Road. Turn left into Washbrook Lane. Follow this road past the Parklands Leisure Centre to our visitor centre beyond.

From Oadby

Head east along the B.582, Oadby Road leading to Wigston Road. Turn left into Washbrook Lane. Follow this road past the Parklands Leisure Centre to our visitor centre beyond.

From the Asda store, Oadby

At the signalized road junction on the A.6, Leicester Road at the entrance to the Asda store, head south along Brabazon Road to the signalized road junction with the B.582, Wigston Road. Carry straight on into Washbrook Lane. Follow this road past the Parklands Leisure Centre to our visitor centre beyond.

By Bus

The number 31A bus from Leicester passes Leicester Railway Station and will stop on Brabazon Road which is a short walk away from the centre.  The number 40 bus runs from Wigston Magna to Oadby.  The number 45 runs from South Wigston to Wigston Magna and Oadby.  The 40 and 45 buses are operated by Centrebus and will stop on the B582 Wigston Road which is a short walk away from the centre.

See the Arriva web site| [external link] for further information an bus time tables.

By Train

Leicester Railway Station is approximately 4 miles from the Brocks Hill Visitor Centre and is served by regular buses and taxis. South Wigston station is approximately 3 miles away.

You may contact the National Traveline for details of public transport
Telephone: 0870 608 2608  or go to public transport information |[external link] for more information about trains.

By Road

1. Exit the M.1 at Junction 21 (signed Leicester A.5460, Coventry M.69 and Birmingham M.6).
2. Take the A.5460 towards Leicester City Centre.
3. Exit the A.5460 at the first exit and follow the road onto the A.563, Soar Valley Way.
4. Continue straight over at the traffic lights onto the A.563 Glenhills Way.
5. Take the third exit at the next roundabout onto the A.563 Atlee Way.
6. At the traffic signal junction with the A.5199, continue straight on the A.563 Palmerston Way.
7. Take the second exit onto the A.6, Leicester Road and head south along the A.6 towards Oadby.
8. After the first set of traffic signals move into the right hand lane.
9. At the second set of traffic signals (Asda), turn right into Brabazon Road.
10. Remain on Brabazon Road to the traffic signal junction and continue straight over into Washbrook Lane.
11. Continue past Parklands Leisure Centre car park and into the Brocks Hill Visitor Centre Car Park.

From Leicester

1. Take the A.6, London Road out of Leicester City centre (passed the railway station) and straight on at the Victoria Park roundabout.
2. Remain on the A.6, London Road and head south following signs to Oadby and to Leicester Racecourse until you arrive at the roundabout junction with the A.563, Palmerston Way.
3. Take the first exit and continue on the A.6 towards Oadby.
4. After the first set of traffic signals move into the right hand lane.
5. At the second set of traffic signals (Asda), turn right into Brabazon Road.
6. Remain on Brabazon Road to the traffic signal junction and continue straight over into Washbrook Lane.
7. Continue past Parklands Leisure Centre car park and into the Brocks Hill Visitor Centre Car Park.

Ordnance Survey Map location

Ordnance Survey Explorer 233

Grid reference SP619 996