Historic churches · East Midlands
Leicester Buddhist Vihara
In or near Leicester.
Leicester Buddhist Vihara — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Mat Fascione — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- South Wigston · 3.9 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Leicester Buddhist Vihara is a church located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Leicester Buddhist Vihara is a Buddhist temple established in 1987, serving as a spiritual and social hub for the Buddhist community in Leicester and the UK. Visitors can engage in meditation, attend Dhamma talks, and participate in various religious ceremonies and community events.
Place summary
Leicester Buddhist Vihara is a Buddhist temple located in the West Midlands region, postcode LE3. It serves as a place of worship and community for Buddhists in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.6096, -1.1716
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Blaby
- Parish
- Braunstone
- Postcode
- LE3 2GS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- South Wigston — 3.9 km
- Official site
- leicesterbuddhistvihara.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/468780582 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leicester Buddhist Vihara?
- Leicester Buddhist Vihara is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE3 2GS), in the parish of Braunstone.
- What is Leicester Buddhist Vihara?
- Leicester Buddhist Vihara — a church in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Leicester Buddhist Vihara?
- The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE3 2GS.
- Is Leicester Buddhist Vihara free to visit?
- Yes, Leicester Buddhist Vihara is free to enter.
- How do I get to Leicester Buddhist Vihara?
- The nearest railway station is South Wigston, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE3 2GS.