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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.
7 km · about 10 min drive
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Kegworth
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Kegworth
Kegworth is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Castle Donington, 41km from Dovedale.
Kegworth is in England, United Kingdom, with about 3,600 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Castle Donington, about 4 km away.
Kegworth () is a large village and civil parish in the North West Leicestershire district of Leicestershire, in the East Midlands region, England.
The village is situated between the M1 motorway to the west and the River Soar to the east – the latter also marking county boundary with Nottinghamshire. It is 6 milesRead more
north of Loughborough, 12 miles southwest of Nottingham, 12.5 miles southeast of Derby, and 17 miles north of Leicester. The population of Kegworth as of the 2011 census was 3,601.
Kegworth is twinned with Bois-Guillaume, a suburban town located on the plateau immediately to the north of Rouen in Normandy, north-western France.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Kegworth?
Within an hour or so of Kegworth: Donington Grand Prix Collection (7 km), Mallory Park (27 km), Great British Car Journey (30 km), Matlock Bath Motorcycle Strip (37 km).
Are there any good drives near Kegworth?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, A54 Congleton to Buxton and Goyt Valley road, Peak District.
Where is Kegworth?
Kegworth is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Castle Donington.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,601
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.8348, -1.2804
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 Kegworth
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.
27 km · about 30 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.
30 km · about 35 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.
37 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Dovedale
A limestone valley of caves and pinnacles crossed by famous stepping stones over the crystal River Dove.
41 km · about 45 min drive
natural wonder
Dovedale and the Stepping Stones
A limestone ravine of caves, spires and the famous stepping stones across the River Dove.
41 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
Alton Towers
Major British theme park set in the grounds of a historic estate in Staffordshire with record-breaking coasters.
44 km · about 50 min drive
racetrack
PF International Kart Circuit
One of the world's leading kart tracks, in Lincolnshire, host of the CIK-FIA World Karting Championship and the track where many British Formula One drivers began.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Kegworth
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 52 kmMonsal TrailAn 8.5-mile traffic-free walking and cycling route along a former railway through the Wye valley, passing through four lit tunnels.
- 53 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
- 54 kmMonsal HeadA viewpoint above the Wye valley looking down on the five-arch Headstone Viaduct, now carrying the Monsal Trail.
- 54 kmFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
- 60 kmHigger TorA flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
- 65 kmA54 Congleton to BuxtonA fast moorland alternative to the Cat and Fiddle, rolling over the Peak District's western edge past Danebridge and the Cheshire border.
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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