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Donington Grand Prix Collection
World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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Hathern
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Hathern
Hathern is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Shepshed, 45km from Dovedale.
Hathern is in England, United Kingdom, with about 1,900 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Shepshed, about 4 km away.
Hathern is a village and civil parish in the Charnwood district of Leicestershire, England. The village itself is located in the north of the district, and is just north of Loughborough. It is served by the A6. The parish has a population of about 1,800. Nearby places are Dishley, Long Whatton, and Zouch, over theRead more
border in Nottinghamshire. Residents of the village have, in recent years, campaigned to prevent the green "wedge" separating Loughborough, Shepshed and Hathern from being built on.
The village is home to the Swift Sock Factory, one of only a small number of independent sock manufacturers left in the UK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Hathern?
Within an hour or so of Hathern: Donington Grand Prix Collection (9 km), Mallory Park (23 km), Great British Car Journey (34 km), Matlock Bath Motorcycle Strip (41 km).
Are there any good drives near Hathern?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, A54 Congleton to Buxton and A537 Cat and Fiddle Summit.
Where is Hathern?
Hathern is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Shepshed.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 1,866
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.7955, -1.2564
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 Hathern
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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.
23 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Great British Car Journey
Interactive museum in Ambergate telling the story of the British car industry through 130+ vehicles, from Austin 7 to Aston Martin: many of which you can actually drive on site.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Matlock Bath Motorcycle Strip
The entire riverside parade at Matlock Bath transforms into the UK's most famous bike meet every sunny weekend.
41 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
Dovedale
A limestone valley of caves and pinnacles crossed by famous stepping stones over the crystal River Dove.
45 km · about 50 min drive
natural wonder
Dovedale and the Stepping Stones
A limestone ravine of caves, spires and the famous stepping stones across the River Dove.
45 km · about 50 min drive
museum
Coventry Transport Museum
Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
46 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
Alton Towers
Major British theme park set in the grounds of a historic estate in Staffordshire with record-breaking coasters.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Hathern
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 57 kmMonsal TrailAn 8.5-mile traffic-free walking and cycling route along a former railway through the Wye valley, passing through four lit tunnels.
- 57 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
- 58 kmMonsal HeadA viewpoint above the Wye valley looking down on the five-arch Headstone Viaduct, now carrying the Monsal Trail.
- 59 kmFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
- 64 kmHigger TorA flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
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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