Kegworth
Built-up area in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.837, -1.282 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SK 48 26 |
| Population: | 3,601 |
| Dialling code: | 01509 (Loughborough) |
Kegworth is a village and civil parish in North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England. It sits close to the M1 motorway and East Midlands Airport, on the edge of the River Soar valley, making it well placed for commuters travelling to Leicester and Loughborough.
Its medieval core, centred on St Andrew’s Church, a conservation area and a traditional high street of pubs and independent shops hint at a long history, while local employment is supplemented by airport and logistics businesses. The village is widely remembered for the 1989 Kegworth air disaster, and today retains an active community life with clubs, local events and a strong sense of place.
Postcode districts covering Kegworth
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 15.9 miles25.7 km
- Nottingham 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Derby 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Mansfield 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Burton upon Trent 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Nuneaton 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Tamworth 22.5 miles36.2 km
- Loughborough 5.4 miles8.7 km
- West Bridgford 8.8 miles14.1 km
- Long Eaton 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Hinckley 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 19.8 miles31.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Daleacre Hill Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Lockington Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Kingston on Soar Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Lockington-Hemington Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Sutton Bonington Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Ratcliffe on Soar Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Long Whatton Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Long Whatton and Diseworth Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Castle Donington Castle Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Castle Donington Central Ward 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Castle Donington Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Diseworth Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in Kegworth
DE74 2FP, DE74 2HY, DE74 2EE, DE74 2EU, DE74 2FY, DE74 2GQ, DE74 2EZ, DE74 2EB, DE74 2YB … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 2 miles3.2 km
- Birmingham International Airport 32.9 miles53 km
- East Midlands Parkway Railway Station 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Long Eaton Railway Station 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Nottingham Bus Station 9.4 miles15.2 km
Hotels in Kegworth Ad
Schools in Kegworth
- Kegworth Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Donington Park Recreation 3.8 miles6.2 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 6 miles9.7 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Pride Park Stadium 8.8 miles14.1 km
- City Ground Stadium 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 10.6 miles17 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Pirelli Stadium Stadium 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Belgrave Library Library 14.5 miles23.4 km