Wistow Rural Centre has been created and extended in recent years to provide a wide variety of shops in pleasant rural surroundings. The 18th century walled garden to Wistow Hall and fine Listed vinery has been used as a Plant Nursery for several decades and now houses Ken Bailey at Wistow and the enchanting Model Village. The Cafe/Bistro at Wistow, the Wistow Farm Shop and Wistow Aquatics are opposite the large car park, and other shops are:

Ken Bailey Garden Centre - great choice of plants and garden accessories. 0116 259 2009

Wistow Farm Shop - fresh fruit & veg, meat, cheese, bread, eggs, chutneys & jams 07711 132955

Webbs Café/Bistro - delicious home-made snacks and meals 0116 259 3756

Wistow Aquatics - A wide range of fish, aquatic accessories and pet foods. 0116 259 3288

Porcupine - for quality new and reclaimed pine and hardwood furniture. 0116 259 3000

Outerspace - contemporary art and furniture for the garden as well as innovative gifts for the home. 0116 259 2467

Francis Diva - handbags, scarfs, jewellery and accessories. 0116 259 1035

Daisy Chains - for silk flowers, arrangements and gifts. 0116 259 0121.

Little Miss Gifts - wonderful gifts for little girls. 0116 259 0094.

Model Village - Over 75 building including a castle.

Also Wistow Joinery offers bespoke kitchen and bedroom fittings and general joinery with visitors by appointment only. 07976 307370.

For enquiries about shop units or vacant units in future, please write to Richard Brooks at The Estate Office, Wistow, Leicestershire LE8 0QF or call 07966 401548.